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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><i>Please excuse multiple postings…<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking for some helpful, relevant, convenient, and free learning opportunities? Check out the list of upcoming webinars at WebJunction: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://oh.webjunction.org/events/webinars">http://oh.webjunction.org/events/webinars</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><a name=sept20></a><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=717852924" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Innovations from America's Best Small Libraries 2011</span></b></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <b><br></b>Tuesday, <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>September 20, 2011 </span></strong>♦<b> 2 pm Eastern </b>/ <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>11 am Pacific </span></strong>♦ 60 min.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Library Journal</span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>'s annual <a href="http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/tools/articlesandawards/888540-306/labor_of_love_best_small.html.csp" target="_blank">Best Small Library in America Award</a>, sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was created in 2005 to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of libraries serving populations under 25,000. In collaboration with the <a href="http://www.arsl.info/" target="_blank">Association for Rural and Small Libraries</a>, we are hosting this webinar with 2011 finalists. This year's winner, Naturita Community Library (CO), serves a population of only 2,100 with technology, distance education, and programming supporting all the community's lifelong learning needs. The Ames Free Library (North Easton, MA) bridges the computing gap with a nimble thin-client network, wireless access, and laptops for patron use, along with Computer Tutors who help bring patrons to the next level. Page Public Library (AZ) offers almost daily programs for patrons across the age spectrum and addresses patron technology needs including equipment to access distance learning. Join <b>Susan Rice</b>, branch supervisor, Naturita Community Library; <b>Paul Paladino</b>, director, Montrose Regional Library District; <b>Madeline Miele Holt</b>, director, Ames Free Library; <b>Debbie Winlock</b>, director, Page Public Library; and Library Journal's executive editor, Rebecca Miller for an hour of innovative and practical inspiration from three of America's best small libraries.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?p=7&t=m" target="_blank">Go to registration page »</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a name=sept26></a><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=714710178" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Putting the Public Back in Public Libraries: Community-Led Libraries</span></b></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <b><br></b>Monday, <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>September 26, 2011 </span></strong>♦<b> 1 pm Eastern </b>/ <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>10 am Pacific </span></strong>♦ 60 min.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>While public libraries are generally viewed as inclusive spaces, there are large segments of community that do not use them. Beginning in 2004, four large urban library systems from across Canada - Vancouver, Toronto, Regina and Halifax Public Libraries - spent four years working in socially excluded communities, to determine how to make public library services relevant to the needs of underserved communities. As a result, it was discovered that when communities are involved in the identification, development and delivery of library services, there can be an exhilarating effect. Since the conclusion of the highly successful <a href="http://www.webjunction.org/community-relations/-/articles/content/117292462" target="_blank">Working Together Project</a> (2004-2008), public libraries from across Canada have integrated community-led approaches and techniques. This webinar, brought to you in collaboration with <b><i>Library Journal</i></b>, will discuss the major outcomes of the project and provide examples of how the bringing this approach into library service planning makes libraries even more relevant to local needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Presenters: <b>Tracey Jones-Grant</b>, manager of ELL, Literacy and Diversity Services, Halifax Public Libraries; <b>Ken Williment</b>, community development manager for Halifax Public Libraries; and <b>Randy Gatley</b>, community librarian, Vancouver Public Library.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?p=7&t=m" target="_blank">Go to registration page »</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a name=oct19></a><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=719900871" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Innovative Use of Skill-based Volunteers in Public Libraries </span></b></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <b><br></b>Monday, <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>October 19, 2011 </span></strong>♦<b> 2 pm Eastern </b>/ <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>11 am Pacific </span></strong>♦ 60 min.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>There is a growing number of younger members of our communities (the "net-generation") who are highly skilled with technology and the internet but view local public libraries as nice community amenities with little relevance to their "tip of the finger" world of information. There is also a notable increase in semi-retired, computer literate, actively engaged Baby Boomers. These two groups can be tapped to become the new volunteer base for libraries. Members of the net-generation will volunteer if they can use their expertise and professional skills to make a difference. The Baby Boomers will volunteer if they believe the experience will be intellectually challenging. By engaging these "new volunteers," libraries are helping to build vibrant sustainable community support for their library. This webinar identifies the critical issues and plan of action necessary to engage skilled-based library community volunteers. WebJunction is pleased to host this webinar in collaboration with ALA TechSource, moderated by <b>Eileen Dumas </b>and <b>Preston Driggers</b>, co-authors of <i><a href="http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3069" target="_blank">Managing Library Volunteers</a></i>. Panelists include <b>Gail Zachariah</b>, head of youth and community services, Keene Public Library (NH); and <b>Sonja Plummer-Morgan</b>, director, Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library (ME).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?p=7&t=m" target="_blank">Go to registration page »</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a name=oct25></a><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=719447798" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Teaming Up with Teens @ Your Library</span></b></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <b><br></b>Tuesday, <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>October 25, 2011 </span></strong>♦<b> 2 pm Eastern </b>/ <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>11 am Pacific </span></strong>♦ 60 min.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>What is the absolute best avenue to getting teens involved and engaged at your school or public library? How can you encourage them to be peer reader advisors and library advocates in the community? Ultimately, if you want to encourage your teens to become lifelong readers, learners, and library users/supporters—and possibly even choose library work for their future career path—there is no better way to go than offering opportunities for active and involved teen library participation. In this webinar, you will explore ways teens can take part in your library, such as advisory groups, volunteering, short-term projects that use teen's special skills, and partnering with adults. You’ll also get tips on planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating teen participation. When you team up with teens at your library, it's win-win! WebJunction is pleased to host this webinar in collaboration with the <a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/yalsa.cfm" target="_blank">Young Adult Library Services Association</a> (YALSA). <br><br>Presented by: <b>Kelly M Johnson</b>, office manager & T.A.G. staff liaison, Ketchikan Public Library (AK); and <b>Diane Tuccillo</b>, teen services librarian, Poudre River Public Library District (CO), author of <i>Library Teen Advisory Groups</i> (Scarecrow, 2005) and <i>Teen-Centered Library Service: Putting Youth Participation into Practice</i> (Libraries Unlimited, 2010).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?p=7&t=m" target="_blank">Go to registration page »</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a name=oct27></a><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=718443201" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Highlights from Project Compass</span></b></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <b><br></b>Thursday, <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>October 27, 2011 </span></strong>♦<b> 2 pm Eastern </b>/ <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>11 am Pacific </span></strong>♦ 60 min.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>It's been a whirlwind year as <a href="http://oh.webjunction.org/project-compass">Project Compass</a> worked with library staff across the country to help them amplify their services to provide patrons with the skills they need to move from surviving to thriving, especially in a turbulent economy. Join the Project Compass team and special guests as we review the highlights from the staff training workshops and from the actions libraries have taken as a result of the project. We'll look at successful strategies and discuss what lies ahead for libraries at the hub of vibrant 21st century communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?p=7&t=m" target="_blank">Go to registration page »</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=125 height=71 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CC6EF9.A1FC7290" alt="Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CC60D3.E1B03810"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Marsha McDevitt-Stredney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Marketing & Communications Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>274 E. 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Tel: 614-644-6875<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Fax: 614-466-3584<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'><a href="http://www.library.ohio.gov/">www.library.ohio.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/StateLibraryof-Ohio/100000063363765"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=88 height=27 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CC6EF9.A1FC7290" alt="Description: Find us on Facebook"></span></a> <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=88 height=20 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image003.gif@01CC6EF9.A1FC7290" alt="Description: cid:image003.gif@01CC60D3.E1B03810"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Share Your Story</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'> at <b><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/state-librarian/share-your-story"><span style='color:#002E62;text-decoration:none'>http://library.ohio.gov/state-librarian/share-your-story</span></a></b><br>Tell us how a State Library service or resource helped you or your library.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>