<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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