<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div>Greetings,</div><div><br></div><div>Here are a few important updates for you as Northstar Administrators. I will be sharing the highlights via the OPLIN listserv later today as well.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Updated Northstar Pointers</b><br></div><div><br></div><div>In anticipation of what is forecast to be a wild winter weather event, we have rescheduled the Northstar Pointers session from 2/3 to 2/17. We have also rescheduled the 3/10 session to 3/9 to accommodate the OLC Adult Services conference. Registered attendees have been notified of both changes.<br></div><div><br></div><div>In summary, the schedule of Northstar Pointers sessions is as follows:</div><div><ul><li><a href="https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/8807682" target="_blank">Northstar Pointers with Cuyahoga County Public Library</a> - Thursday, Feb. 17 from 1-2pm</li><li><a href="https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/8835425" target="_blank">Northstar Pointers with Heights Libraries</a> - Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 1-2pm</li><li><a href="https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/8835499" target="_blank">Northstar Pointers with Sandusky Library</a> - Wednesday, Mar. 9 from 2-3pm</li></ul></div><div><b>New Options for "Live" Links</b></div><div><br></div><div> I have been suggesting that libraries use their unique link, as presented in the Admin portal when they "go live." For example:</div><div><a href="https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/launch-from/13970-RMDY-rutherford-public-library" target="_blank">https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/launch-from/13970-RMDY-rutherford-public-library</a></div><div><br></div><div>However, I have recently discovered that Northstar has another option for a Learner starting point. For example:</div><div><a href="https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/locations/rutherford-public-library/register-as-learner?next=/locations/rutherford-public-library" target="_blank">https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/locations/rutherford-public-library/register-as-learner?next=/locations/rutherford-public-library</a></div><div><br></div><div>The second option may suit your library better, but it requires a few tweaks--please contact me directly to get your unique URL and instructions to make it work best.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>More Libraries Have Gone Live!</b><br></div><div><br></div><div>Congratulations to the libraries that have gone live since our last update, including:</div><div><ul><li><a href="https://cuyahogafallslibrary.org/news/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=homepage-small-banner&utm_campaign=northstar" target="_blank">Cuyahoga Falls Library</a></li><li><a href="https://www.euclidlibrary.org/content/northstar-digital-literacy" target="_blank">Euclid Public Library</a></li><li><a href="https://divi.geaugalibrary.net/?page_id=41626" target="_blank">Geauga County Public Library</a></li><li><a href="https://kentfreelibrary.org/catalog/research" target="_blank">Kent Free Library</a></li><li><a href="https://pembervillelibrary.org/news/new-service-northstar-digital-literacy" target="_blank">Pemberville Public Library</a></li></ul></div><div>We know there are many others preparing to go live soon. Don't forget to send us your updates at <a href="https://forms.gle/x1uW4MRG5qgZCK8SA" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/x1uW4MRG5qgZCK8SA</a>.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Take care, stay warm, and be safe!</b></div><div><br></div><div>Sincerely,</div><div><br></div><div>Christine<br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>--</div><div>Christine Morris (she/her)<br></div><div>Digital Resources Manager<br></div><div>Ohio Public Library Information Network</div><div><a href="mailto:christine@oplin.ohio.gov" target="_blank">christine@oplin.ohio.gov</a></div><div>614-728-5252</div></div></div></div></div></div>
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