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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;color:blue'>Strength in Diversity</span></font> is a monthly broadcast
email featuring a resource, practice, product, or program that libraries can
use to provide more inclusive library service to all Ohioans. This
idea-sharing resource is an initiative of the Ohio Library Council's Diversity
Awareness and Resources Committee.</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Feature
Spotlight: </span></font>Audio Avenue</p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Audio
Avenue is a new online community offering online programs and outreach for
librarians and other professionals serving the visually impaired, as well as
programs for the visually impaired. Developed by the talking book centers
in </span></font>Illinois using ivocalize.com software, the community offers
such services as book discussion groups, online chat, program sessions, and
orientation for librarians. For more information, visit <a
href="http://www.mitbc.org/audiowave/web/index.html">www.mitbc.org/audiowave/web/index.html</a>.</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Do
you have a success story to share about a program or practice that has made
your library more accessible or inclusive? If so, please share your ideas
for future issues of Strength in Diversity with </span></font>Carol Verny,
Diversity Awareness and Resources Committee Chair, at <a
href="mailto:cverny@ohionet.org">cverny@ohionet.org</a></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Carol
Verny</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Director
of </span></font>Library and Member Services</p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>OHIONET</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>1500
West Lane</span></font> Avenue</p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Columbus</span></font>,
OH 43221-3975</p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>614-486-2966,
x33</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>614-486-1527
(Fax)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>800-686-8975</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><a
href="mailto:cverny@ohionet.org">cverny@ohionet.org</a></span></font></p>
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