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State Library Board member Lucille Hastings honored with Induction to the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame.
Nine women were were recognized for their exemplary achievements for Ohio. According to Governor Ted Strickland, "Members of the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame come from all walks of life, but each has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to excellence, achievement, and services to others. They are an ongoing source of pride and inspiration for all Ohioans - especially our state's next generation of leaders."
A member of the State Library Board since 1999, Lucille Hastings has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and cooperation among libraries throughout Ohio. She is an active advocate for providing all children with library resources and services in both their communities and schools.
The Ohioana Library in partnership with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) organized the 2007 Ohio Women's Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame began in 1978 and there are currently 365 inductees in the Hall of Fame. Click here to view pictures from the ceremony.
Pickerington Central High School hosts State Library of Ohio Board meeting.
The State Library Board held its May meeting at the Pickerington Central High School Media Center to see firsthand the school district's new software and equipment for students with disabilities. In March the Library Board awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $23,906 to purchase a variety of software and magnification devices to be located in the district’s 11 media centers as well as the Pickerington Public Library. The purpose of the grant is to allow students with physical and learning disabilities equal access to resources at both the school media centers and the public library. Jan Rogers, Pickerington Local School District Assistive Technology Specialist demonstrated scanners, talking dictionaries, talking books, magnifiers, ipods, and other devices that allow teachers and others to record themselves reading books for their students enabling the students to read along as they listen to the recordings. For more information about this demonstration read the June issue of the State Library News or visit the state library website at: www.library.ohio.gov/publib/lsta98.html
