<div dir="ltr"><font><i>Please excuse cross-postings.</i><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt" id="docs-internal-guid-20fe5e6f-5029-7887-e3eb-65d666b4a803"><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">The sun is peeking out from behind the clouds, and we’re finally shaking off the chill that certainly feels like it’s been with us forever. As travel becomes a little easier to manage, I want to remind you about some fantastic in-person training sessions coming soon here at OHIONET. Our first slate of in-person sessions has been scheduled and will be lead by the wonderful Dr. Miriam Kahn. Each will feature hands-on demonstration and instruction on how to best use the featured resources and tools, as well as practice questions and individual attention from Miriam.</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><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">Check out these choices….</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><font><a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=171" 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">Gov 2.0: Helping Patrons with E-Gov Resources</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"> on Thursday, Mar. 20, 2014, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><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">Food assistance programs, unemployment benefits, tax preparation, and (now) health insurance information--more and more government services and resources are available (sometimes exclusively) online. Learn what you need to know about helping your staff help others navigate government services online. This program will follow a train-the-trainer format, giving attendees the knowledge to advise and instruct fellow staffers with Gov 2.0 questions.</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><font><a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=171" 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">CLICK HERE</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"> to register.</span></font></p>
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<font><a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=172&reset=1" 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">Reference Refresher: Hands-on Gov Docs</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"> on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><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">Government documents are a rich resource of information, but finding what you need to help your users can be frustrating. You don’t have to be an expert to make the most of this treasure trove of data. Let us refresh your reference skills with an overview of the variety of government resources available on the Internet. Learn how to use FDsys, THOMAS, and other specialized sites and search engines. Tips for accessing state and local information will also be covered.</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></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><font><a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=172&reset=1" 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">CLICK HERE</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"> to register.</span></font></p>
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<font><a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=173&reset=1" 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">Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst: What’s Your Disaster Preparedness Plan?</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"> on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM</span></font></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><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">Disaster can come in many forms: from water leaks to phone outages. The costs--to your institution and the community you serve--are largely determined by how you choose to respond. A planned response can save time, money, and (perhaps) your sanity. Join us to learn the basic steps in creating (and enacting!) your Disaster Preparedness Plan.</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></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><font><a href="http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=173&reset=1" 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">CLICK HERE</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"> to register.</span></font></p>
<font><br clear="all"></font><div><div><div><font><br>Remember that OHIONET workshops and webinars are FREE to employees of Premium Member institutions. Not sure what level of membership your library has? <a href="mailto:ohionet@ohionet.org">Contact us</a>--we're happy to help!<br>
</font></div><div dir="ltr"><font><br>If you have <a href="mailto:shellym@ohionet.org" target="_blank">questions</a> about or <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s7iXT9AwEfaVt4cjUF5RA4SHR4ixOGM1_HVdArx7maw/viewform" target="_blank">suggestions</a> for OHIONET's CE offerings, don't hesitate to contact me.<br>
<br></font></div><div><font>Cheers,<br><br></font></div><div><font>Shelly<br><br><br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font><br>Shelly S. Miller<br>
Continuing Education Coordinator<br>OHIONET<br></font>
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