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alt="Understanding that one size doesn’t always fit all, Ohio’s libraries are constantly striving to learn more about their users and how they can best deliver services to them. This issue of our newsletter takes a look at some of the ways Ohio libraries are providing services to targeted populations in their communities. A targeted population might be a specific age group such as very young children or seniors. Another example of a targeted population might be an immigrant population whose primary language is not English. More... July 2011 State Librarian's Report Beverly Cain State Librarian Feature Articles Books-to-Go Outreach Services Provided by WCPL Williams County Public Library in Bryan, Ohio, along with its branches in Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity, reaches out to patrons by providing services to seniors and other people who are unable to visit the library. More... Celebrating 80 Years of Talking Books On March 3, 2011, the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) – the Library of Congress’ talking-book and Braille program – celebrated 80 years of helping visually impaired and physically handicapped individuals to enjoy reading their favorite books and magazines. More... Columbus Metropolitan Library Creates Customer Loyalty Serving Somali Community Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) was founded on one phrase that rings as true today as it did a hundred years ago – open to all. While we can’t be all things to all people, we’ve worked to create spaces where people from various backgrounds and cultures feel welcome. More... Keeping It Real and Keeping it Read – Outreach to the Juvenile Detention Center I have been visiting our Juvenile Court Detention Center once a week since October 2009. Librarians in our Mobile Services Division visited before I took the reins. I maintain the collection and circulate books among the 50-60 residents there. It certainly has its challenges, but ultimately is a rewarding partnership between the public library, the public school system and the Juvenile Court. More... Homeschooling Families Choose to Read Ohio The Guernsey County District Public Library was recently awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $1,537.00. The grant money was used to fund our participation in the State Library of Ohio’s Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO) initiative. As many of you know, CTRO was implemented in 2009 with the goal of encouraging Ohio families to read together, while spotlighting Ohio authors. We chose to use the grant money for programming aimed at homeschooling families. More... Making a Difference with Mobile Digital Devices As a librarian at Oakstone Academy, a school where students with autism are immersed in all academic and social activities with their typically-developing peers, I’m always on the lookout for tools that will enhance learning and accessibility for children with autism. The iPad® offers stunning visual and sound capabilities, but can it be used as an e-reader help increase comprehension among students who are significantly behind? More... Ohio eBook Project As Project Manager for the Ohio eBook Project, I assist two groups of users: library staff and library patrons. Their needs are both similar and very different at the same time. The most common inquiry from library patrons is, “How do I use this service?” Depending on their level of technology literacy, I may email them a basic how to get started flyer or information on where to find help online. Occasionally, there are patrons that are not as technology savvy; in those cases I talk them through the process step-by-step over the phone. Afterward, I also provide them with information on where to find help online. In some cases I send patrons printed materials on how to get started and find online help. More... Services for Targeted Populations Read The News online at: www.library.ohio.gov/marketing/Newsletters/TheNews/2011/July Feature Articles "
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