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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:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Please excuse multiple postings of this reminder…<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to the <a href="http://library.ohio.gov/StateLibrarian/aboutus/board">State Library Board</a>. Mr. Ward Murrey of Caldwell resigned from the Board effective January 20, 2012. The successful appointee will complete the current term beginning at the annual Board Retreat to be held April 19-20 in Cleveland and ending December 31, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>The nominated candidate should have experience in at least one of the following areas:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>As a board member or an employee of a public organization or institution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>As a board member or former employee of a school, public, academic or specialized library.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>In the development of equal access to information for all Ohio residents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;layout-grid-mode:line'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Changing technologies and their impact on libraries.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>The State Library Board consists of five members appointed by the State Board of Education. The Board ordinarily meets in January then monthly March through July, including a two-day retreat in April, and again in September, October and December. For information on the specific powers and duties of the State Library Board, please see Chapter 3375.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board will evaluate candidates’ diversity, geographic locations, and relevant experience then select three names to be considered for appointment by the State Board of Education.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>In light of the current geographic distribution of the Board, preference will be given to candidates from Southwest or Central Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Current State Library Board members are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Stephen Wood, President, of Lyndhurst (term ends 12/31/2013) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Lynn Grimshaw, of Wheelersburg (term ends 12/31/2014) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>John Myles, of Wauseon (term ends 12/31/2015)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Jennifer McKell, of Chillicothe (term ends 12/31/2016) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Current or past board members or former employees of school, public, academic or special libraries will be given first consideration for nomination. However, it should be noted that a person cannot serve on a public library board and on the State Library Board concurrently.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>The State Library Board has identified the following top strategic goals for the agency:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Target 1: The State Library will provide high quality library and information services and products to all organizational units of state government.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Target 2: The State Library will serve as a resource to the library community by providing training, consultation and statewide projects which will enhance library service to Ohio residents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Target 3: The State Library will be a statewide resource in partnership with local libraries to provide library service to Ohio residents. Our emphasis will be on “virtual” information to meet the anytime, anywhere needs of Ohio residents. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Target 4: The State Library will provide support to its internal customers in the areas of fiscal administration, employee relations, information technology, marketing, building services and delivery. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'>Send a letter of nomination, plus supporting information such as a resume or curriculum vitae and letters of support,<b> </b>by <b>March 16, 2012</b> to: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'> Ashlee Clark, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'> State Library of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'> 274 East First Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'> Columbus, OH 43201 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line'> <a href="mailto:aclark@library.ohio.gov">aclark@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"'><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="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CCF7A3.F4DA0300" 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="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CCF7A3.F4DA0300" 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="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image003.gif@01CCF7A3.F4DA0300" 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></div></body></html>