March 2010

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Library Advocacy
How libraries stack up: 2010
03.31.10 | Permalink | Comment?

This new report examines the economic, social and cultural impact of libraries in the United States. As the current economic environment is impacting library budgets and library usage is increasing, particular attention is paid to the role that libraries play in providing assistance to job-seekers and support for small businesses. Information includes statistics on: Americans [...]
Ohio IMLS LSTA
State Library of Ohio awards $67,146 in IMLS LSTA Minigrants
03.23.10 | Permalink | Comment?

The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce that the State Library Board recently awarded $67,146 in IMLS LSTA Minigrants to the following libraries: Marysville Public Library was awarded $3,478 to begin to address the needs of the un- and under-employed in the Marysville community. The Library will create an Adult Skills Center. Funds [...]
Job Openings, State Library News
State Library of Ohio is seeking a Library Assistant
03.19.10 | Permalink | Comment?

The State Library of Ohio is seeking a Library Assistant to perform the following duties: Process library materials/items related to circulation (e.g. checks in/out materials, prepares materials for mailing or re-shelving, etc.); input circulation and patron data into on-line circulation management system; locate and retrieve library materials for use by customers; work closely with and [...]
Services to Spanish Speakers
El Día de los Niños ~ April 30, 2010
03.18.10 | Permalink | Comment?

The State Library of Ohio and the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission are asking the Governor to proclaim April 30, 2010 as El Día de los Niños/Day of the Child in Ohio. This proclamation will mark 2010 as the sixth year that Ohio has celebrated this very important day for all children in our state. Ohio [...]
Awards & Recognitions, Grant Opportunities
We Love Libraries! Grants of $1000
03.11.10 | Permalink | Comment?

Sisters in Crime is pleased to announce the first “We Love Libraries” lottery. Monthly grants of $1,000 will be awarded from January through December 2010. At the end of each month, a winner will be drawn from entries received at our website at www.sistersincrime.org. Only U.S. libraries may enter the drawing. Click here to see [...]
Library Advocacy, Ohio IMLS LSTA, Ohio Public Libraries, Ohio School Libraries
Call NOW to protect library funding!
03.11.10 | Permalink | Comment?

Dear advocates, It’s appropriations time, and there are two main issues we need to action on. The deadline is March 12, so please act fast! We only have 48 hours to make a difference. LSTA Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than [...]
Events, Library Advocacy
Save the Date: Library Advocacy Day, June 29, 2010
03.08.10 | Permalink | Comment?

As you make your travel plans for the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Meeting, please plan to spend the extra day for Library Advocacy. For one year only, National Library Legislative Day normally held in May, is being held on June 29, 2010 in conjunction with the ALA Annual Conference. The day will kick off [...]