May 2009

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• Announcments - Library Directors

  James Crawford hired as Director of Lakewood Public Library

  05.26.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  Lakewood, Ohio — Following the conclusion of a national search, the Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of James Crawford as Director of Lakewood Public Library. For the past nine years, Mr. Crawford has served as the Director of the Ida Rupp Public Library located in Port Clinton, Ohio, [...]

• Grant Opportunities, Preservation & Conservation

  Institute of Museum and Library Services announces availability of Preservation Grants

  05.26.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with Bank of America, announces the availability of the American Heritage Preservation grants. The grants are intended to raise awareness and fund preservation of treasures held in small museums, libraries and archives. Grants will help to preserve specific items, including works of art, artifacts and [...]

• Ohio E-Rate

  FY09 Funding Status for E-Rate Funding

  05.22.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  Lorrie Germann, State E-Rate Coordinator has the following news for the Ohio E-Rate Community   The 2009-2010 funding year is off to a good start.  Waves 1-4 have been posted, with Wave 5 expected to be announced on Tuesday, May 27th.   If you would like to check the status of your Form 471 applications, go [...]

• General

  Ohio eBook Project is now open for enrollment

  05.22.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  The Ohio eBook Project (OEP) is open for enrollment until June 12, 2009. This multi-type library, statewide project allows Ohio libraries to provide digital materials to their patrons at a considerable savings because the State Library assumed the project’s start-up cost and pays the monthly maintenance fee.  Visit the Ohio eBook Project web site, http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com, [...]

• State Library News

  Kent State University School of Library and Information Science Friend of the Year Award

  05.13.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  Steve Updegraff, Head of Transportation and Facilities Services at the State Library of Ohio, was recently honored with the 2009 Kent State University School of Library and Information Science Friend of the Year award. Steve received the award in recognition for his significant contribution during the relocation of the Kent State program in Columbus to [...]

• Helping Job Seekers, Ohio Public Libraries, State Library News

  New Sites added for Job and Career Resources Workshops

  05.07.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Civilian Labor Force Estimates show unemployment rates have increased dramatically in most Ohio counties, with some rates above 15.0 percent. Many unemployed workers are turning to public libraries for job search resources and assistance. To help libraries prepare to meet this demand, the State Library of Ohio [...]

• General, Ohio Public Libraries, Ohio School Libraries

  Great Interactive Software for Kids

  05.05.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  ALSC has selected eight items for its Spring 2009 list of Great Interactive Software for Kids, which recognizes high-quality computer programs and digital media for children 14 years of age and younger. The annotated list of the programs is on the ALSC website and is linked off of the “Serving Children” section on WJOH: http://oh.webjunction.org/ohservchld

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