October 2010

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• General, State of Ohio Employees

  Why Do Leaves Change Colors?

  10.25.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  In addition to many other subject guides published by the Library of Congress, you can now view the recently published subject guide listing online resources and books about the Nature of Science & Autumn.  Find out about the different factors that effect leaf color, when they start to change and find the peak weekend for [...]

• State of Ohio Employees

  State Employees: Did You Know…

  10.25.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  You can access the full text of articles from the Harvard Law Review from 1887 to the present through our subscription to the EBSCO database collection. Contact refhelp@library.ohio.gov for more information.

• Continuing Education, General, Helping Job Seekers, State of Ohio Employees, Technology

  Did You Know… self-paced basic skills & computer applications tutorials

  10.25.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  Residents of Ohio can access self-paced tutorials on basic computer skills, Microsoft Office products, Adobe Products and more for FREE through the State Library of Ohio’s subscription to LearningExpress Library.  To learn more go to the State Library of Ohio homepage at www.library.ohio.gov and under Statewide Resources and Services click on “Learning Express Library” or [...]

• Grant Opportunities

  Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Program Description and Application

  10.15.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives Program Description and Application Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives places live theatrical events, reading groups and lectures in cultural institutions to inspire people to come together to read, see, and think about classical literature and how it continues to influence and invigorate American cultural life. Aquila Theatre, the Urban Libraries Council, the American Philological [...]

• State of Ohio Employees

  News You Can Use for State Employees – Listen to Articles

  10.13.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  October issue of News You Can Use for State of Ohio employees  is now available at: http://www.library.ohio.gov/sites/default/files/StateNews4.10.pdf

• State Library News, State of Ohio Employees

  Books recently added in our collection

  10.08.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  Check out the October list of  books recently added to our collection in October at: http://www.library.ohio.gov/Marketing/Residents/RecentAdditionstoCollection/SLOBooksOct2010.

• State Library News, State of Ohio Employees

  Did You Know… State Library of Ohio has topographical maps

  10.08.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  The State Library of Ohio has topographical maps from the United States Geological Survey for all 50 states including historical USGS maps for many counties in Ohio.  The USGS Topographical Map website links to information about our collection of topographical maps.  For information about the newest maps, which are produced digitally, visit The National Map.  [...]

• State of Ohio Employees

  State Employees: Upcoming Training from the State Library of Ohio

  10.08.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  October has great training opportunities at the State Library of Ohio.  On October 21, 2010, come to the State Library to learn how to find reliable information through ReferenceUSA and the Ohio Newspapers collection.  On October 25, 2010, join us for our Google 102 webinar- learn how to use Google Documents, Google Calendar and other [...]

• Ohio IMLS LSTA, State Library News

  State Library Board awards $622,471 in federal LSTA grants to 11 libraries and organizations

  10.05.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce that the State Library Board recently awarded $622,471 in federal Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grants to11 libraries and organizations. Northeast Ohio Network for Education Technology (NEONET), the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction/Ohio Central School System, Switzerland of Ohio School District, Cuyahoga County [...]

• General, State of Ohio Employees

  Need to find E-85 fuel on the go?

  10.04.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  Need to find E-85 fuel on the go? Use USA.gov’s mobile app: http://apps.usa.gov/alternative-fuel-locator/.  Search for more Federal information using USA.gov Mobile: http://search.usa.gov/?locale=en&m=true.

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