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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Please excuse multiple postings…<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>WebJunction Ohio Courses:<br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Are you currently enrolled in one or more courses at WebJunction that you have not yet completed?</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h4><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.75pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>The WebJunction winter migration project to the new WebJunction platform is moving forward on schedule. The systems upgrade to WebJunction Ohio's course catalog will impact any courses you do not complete by the end of January 2012. The upgrade will result in the loss of record of any<em><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> incomplete</span></em> courses. Records of all your completed courses will be retained, and you will still be able to print certificates for those.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:12.75pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:red'>To avoid losing any current course progress, </span></b><em><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:red'>please complete all enrolled courses by</span></b></em><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:red'> <strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>January 30, 2012</span></strong></span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:red'>. Any course still in your active My Courses list after that date will need to be re-added and restarted after the upgrade.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>If you have any questions, please contact us at <a href="mailto:support@webjunction.org"><span style='color:#034EA2'>support@webjunction.org</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>January Webinars</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#31859C'>Organizational Storytelling for Librarians: Using Stories for Leadership, Community, and Advocacy</span></strong><span style='color:#31859C'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Tuesday, January 10, 2012 ♦ 2 pm Eastern /<b> </b><strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>11 am Pacific </span></strong><b>♦ </b>60 min <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Registration:</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=710379596">https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=710379596</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Join us for this webinar to learn about the process of leading and managing through organizational storytelling. Librarians can use personal stories within the organization for leadership (tell them who you are and why you are here), team building (sharing your vision effectively, rediscovering and honoring the mission of the organization), and moving through change (honoring the past as you move toward the future; listening to others, communicating your goals through story). Learn how to "retool" storytelling with new concepts of organizational storytelling gleaned from business and other sectors, with specific examples and powerful tools to improve library communication and advocacy. Also hear effective library stories and learn tactics shared by "story" expert <a href="http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2008/07/robert-mckee-on-the-power-of-story.html" target="_blank">Robert McKee</a> who uses screenwriting methods to bring truth and tension to storytelling. In this webinar, co-sponsored by ALA TechSource and WebJunction, hear how libraries tell their story to strengthen organizations, build community and to amplify the value they bring to their communities. <br><br>Presenters: <b>Kate Marek</b>, professor at Dominican University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and author of <a href="https://oclc.webex.com/ec0605ld/eventcenter/enroll/www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3082" target="_blank">Organizational Storytelling for Librarians</a> (ALA, 2011); and <b>Chris Rippel</b>, head of continuing education, Central Kansas Library System.<span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#31859C'>Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Tuesday, January 31, 2012 <b>♦ </b>2 pm Eastern /<b> </b><strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>11 am Pacific </span></strong><b>♦</b> 60 min<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Registration:</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars/#jan31">http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars/#jan31</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>As debates rage on about e-books, publishers and privacy, how are libraries approaching policies for managing e-readers? Join us for this webinar focused on the nuts and bolts of serving patrons with gadgets, including policies and procedures for libraries lending e-readers and for patrons using their own readers to access library e-book collections. Hear from libraries who have e-reader policies and procedures in place, including how they review and update polices to keep up with changing technologies. <br><br>Presenter: <b>David Newyear</b>, adult information services manager, Mentor Public Library, Ohio; and <b>Ming Heraty</b>, manager, Computer & Advisory Services, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Illinois.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>February Webinars: </span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><br></span></b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Take advantage of this early registration opportunity! </span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#31859C'>Cloud Computing 101<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Thursday, February 9<b> </b>♦ 2 pm Eastern /<b> </b><strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>11 am Pacific </span></strong><b>♦ </b>60 min <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Early Registration:</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=713233359">https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=713233359</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>“Cloud computing” seems to be all the rage, but what actually is it? This overview presentation will explain what cloud computing offers libraries, how libraries are using these services, and what you should consider when thinking about using a cloud service in your library. A distinction between services for end-users and services for organizations will be made, explained, and illustrated as well as the terms used to describe cloud services. Learn how quick and easy it now is to deploy applications <span style='color:#1F497D'>“</span>in the cloud<span style='color:#1F497D'>”</span> using tools such as Google Docs, Google App Engine, and Amazon’s Web Services, among others. Resources for further exploration will be included.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Presenter: <b><a href="http://www.oclc.org/research/people/tennant.htm">Roy Tennant</a></b>, senior program officer in the Research division of OCLC.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#31859C'>Twitter for Job Seekers: Tips for Helping Your Library’s Job-seeking Patrons<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Thursday, February 23 ♦ 2 pm Eastern /<b> </b><strong><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>11 am Pacific </span></strong><b>♦ </b>60 min <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Early Registration:</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <a href="https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=711203020">https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=711203020</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Twitter is one of the best online tools for networking and job seeking. Whether browsing job postings or connecting with people in your field, Twitter offers something for everyone. This session will cover tips and techniques for helping patrons network and find jobs on Twitter, and provide your library with ways to use Twitter in support of job seekers. Learn how you can use "tweets" to extend and augment your library services, showcase the resources and programs you provide job seekers and demonstrate the powerful connections you create in your library community. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Presenters:<b> Brooke Roegge</b>, digital information specialist, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (<span class=screen-name><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/PositivelyMN">@PositivelyMN</a>)</span>; and <b>Andrea Snyder</b>, manager, Job & Career Information Center, Enoch Pratt Free Library/Maryland State Library Resource Center (<span class=screen-name><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/JobCenter_Pratt">@JobCenter_Pratt</a>).</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Be sure to contact me if you have any questions about WebJunction Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Marsha<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#17365D'><img border=0 width=125 height=71 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CCCB86.DAF3AAC0" alt="Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CC60D3.E1B03810"></span><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@01CCCB86.DAF3AAC0" 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@01CCCB86.DAF3AAC0" 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'>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>