<div dir="ltr"><div><p style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" id="docs-internal-guid-49117852-6893-6aba-b9ed-726df53654e2"><font><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"><i>Please excuse cross-postings</i>.<br>
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</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Greetings and best wishes to you in this frigid start to 2014! �At OHIONET, we�re excited to kick off a new year. While it�s dreary outside, stay warm and let us brighten your day with some great opportunities to connect and learn online.</span></font></p>
<font><br><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span></font><b>Jan. 14th, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM<br>
<a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=174&reset=1">Collective Insight: A discussion about the impact of shared data on libraries</a></b><br>In 2013, the OCLC community explored the concept of shared data and the implications on library success during the Collective Insight series. �We discussed topics such as linked data, big data and data visualization. �Now we would like to you to join our discussion and share ideas on how you can leverage shared data and strengthen the services you provide.<br>
</div><a href="http://registration.oclc.org/reg/?pc=CollectiveInsight_Virtual_Chat_140116&_wcsid=D514247A6E4B29BFD3947D998FEB18301D6DDC4451CC153B">Click here to register for this FREE event</a>.<br><div><br><b>Jan. 22nd, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM<br>
<a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=169&reset=1">Data, Data Everywhere: Finding and Using Current US & Ohio Census Information</a></b><br>Get the background information on how and why the Census is such a useful tool for spotting trends and researching communities. �There�s so much more to know that just the total population. �Online tools and resources to be featured will include American Fact Finder, State of the Cities data service, and Ohio�s Development Services Agency (was Office of Strategic Research).<br>
</div><div><a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=169&reset=1">Click here for more information and registration options</a>.<br></div><div><br><b>Jan. 24th, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM<br><a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=175&reset=1">Collective Insight: Livestreaming the OCLC Americas Member Meeting and Symposium (The Hype and Hope of MOOCs)</a></b><br>
Can't make it to ALA Midwinter? �Thanks to the Collective Insight series, you can still join OCLC member-leaders and staff for updates on OCLC programs, a Regional Council business meeting and a debate-style symposium on MOOCs. The meeting will take place on Friday, January 24, 2014, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Eastern Time<font><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">, </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline">with the symposium beginning at 1:00 pm</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></font><font><br>
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<font><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Keep up to date with CE at OHIONET.� Check out these links:</span></font></p>
<font><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"></span></font><ul><li>Our <a href="http://www.ohionet.org/training-calendar">Training Calendar</a>;<br>
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<li><font><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">A new way to let us know what you need--the<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s7iXT9AwEfaVt4cjUF5RA4SHR4ixOGM1_HVdArx7maw/viewform"> Online CE Suggestion Form;</a> </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s7iXT9AwEfaVt4cjUF5RA4SHR4ixOGM1_HVdArx7maw/viewform" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline"></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline"> </span></font></li>
<li><font><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline">Our <a href="http://www.ohionet.org/rda-resources">RDA Resources page</a>--a listing of free, introductory materials to get you started.</span></font></li>
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If you have <a href="mailto:shellym@ohionet.org">questions</a> about or <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s7iXT9AwEfaVt4cjUF5RA4SHR4ixOGM1_HVdArx7maw/viewform">suggestions</a> for OHIONET's CE offerings, don't hesitate to contact me.<br>
<br>Shelly S. Miller<br>
Continuing Education Coordinator<br>OHIONET<br>
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1500 West Lane Avenue</div>
Columbus, OH 43221-3975<br>
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Voice: (614) 484-1063<br>Toll-Free: (800) 686-8975 x37<br>Fax: (614) 486-152</div></div></div>
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