[OPLINLIST] Reminder: Applications are now being accepted for public libraries in Ohio that serve rural populations to host a Guiding Ohio Online Technology Trainer

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

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The State Library's Guiding Ohio Online<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/> program, which targets rural populations throughout Ohio, helps Ohioans develop digital skills needed to fully participate in the digital world. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent closing of libraries, schools, and businesses have deepened the divide for broadband access and underscored the need for digital literacy skills to survive and thrive.  Digital skills are necessary and required to navigate websites for relief benefits, and to prepare for and seek employment. This is a reminder that applications are now being accepted for public libraries in Ohio that serve rural populations to host a Guiding Ohio Online Technology Trainer.  Trainers will serve in selected libraries during the program year, October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021.

Changes in the application this year include an online-only submission process, new questions, and an updated proposed budget form. A list of application questions, required proposed budget form, and signature page for the Guiding Ohio Online application can be found here. <https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/#About> Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., May 15, 2020.

A list of current and former libraries participating in Guiding Ohio Online is available on our website at library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/>.  Click here<https://ohlibrary.adobeconnect.com/pwrm1zyp5cpt/> to view the content covered at the regionally-held Guiding Ohio Online information sessions.

Although the State Library is currently closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to work remotely and are available to help you. If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding the funding or budget of Guiding Ohio Online, or if you are interested in draft review prior to final submission (last day for draft reviews is May 8, 2020), please contact the LSTA staff at LSTA at library.ohio.gov<mailto:LSTA at library.ohio.gov>. After we reopen, you may also contact us by calling 800-686-1532 or 614-644-6863.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding Guiding Ohio Online trainers, hiring best practices, etc., please contact Technology Consultant Anne Kennedy at akennedy at library.ohio.gov<mailto:akennedy at library.ohio.gov>.

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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.
Public Information Officer
Director, Marketing & Communications
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614-644-6875
library.ohio.gov<http://library.ohio.gov/>

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