May 25, 1787 – With George Washington presiding, the Constitutional Convention formally convenes in Philadelphia. The American solution : origins of the U.S. Constitution : an exhibition at the Library of Congress Great Hall of the Jefferson Building, May 14 through September 17, 1987 LC 1.2:Am 3/13 Federal Document Compact Shelving
May 12, 1935 – Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio by “Bill W.,” a stockbroker, and “Dr. Bob S.,” a heart surgeon. A.A. : the story HV5278.K84 1988x Stacks
The January 2013 issue of News You Can Use for state employees was recently posted to our website. This issue highlights the Wiley Online Library e-Books collection that you can access with your state employee library card. You will find helpful step-by-step instructions for accessing these online eBooks in News You Can Use at: http://library.ohio.gov/sites/default/files/StateNews7.1.pdf [...]
Do you need to use Office 2010 but just can’t figure out some of the features? The State Library has up-to-date print books, eBooks and databases (online resources) to help. Safari eBooks, located in the OhioLINK eBook Center, are a great way to access information quickly. Picture yourself learning Microsoft Office 2010 [electronic resource] / [...]
The State Library of Ohio has resources available to help guide your leadership and career goals in 2013. There are many career and leadership books available to state employees through the State Library. One classic leadership guide is titled “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. Written in 1936, the basic principles [...]
From the desk of State Library Consultant Judith Cosgray With the colder weather upon us, we may not be as active as we should be. Here are some helpful resources to keep you healthy in the upcoming New Year. Available through the Ohio eBook Project…
The State of Ohio Training Association is now accepting registrations for its holiday event, “Adopting Positive Strategies for Training (and Your Life)” on December 7, 2012 from 8:30-4:00. This event features Dianne Fidelibus, Certified Laughter Leader and Associate Professor at Columbus State Community College, and psychologist Steve Wilson. During this interactive workshop, participants will learn [...]
October 12, 1492 – Columbus reaches the New World Christopher Columbus; being the life of the very magnificent lord, Don Critobal Colon E111 .M172 1967 Stacks
October 11, 1899 – Boer War begins in South Africa London to Ladysmith via Pretoria by Winston S. Churchill DT930 .C55 Stacks
October 10, 1935 – Porgy and Bess, the first great American opera premiers on Broadway Gershwin, his life and music ML410.G288 S33 Stacks