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<h2><span style="color: #555555; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;font-size: 1 em;!important;"><font color="#555555" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="5"><strong>Start the New Year with a Clean Slate </strong></font></span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;!important;"><font color="#444444" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="4">Heard to believe, but the new year is almost upon us! If you are like me, you see the new year as not only a time to make resolutions and start over with a clean slate, but maybe start out with a clean closet, too. Alternately, the new year might be the time for you to finally get that item you've been wanting or needing for a while. </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;!important;"><font color="#444444" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="4">SWON is here for you either way with our "<a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FTopics%2Easpx%3Fforum%3D192066" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">Swap Meet</a>" forum. Swap Meet is available to all <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2F%3Fpage%3DRegister" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">registered users</a> of our site. (Not registered? It's free and you don't have to be an <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2F%3Fpage%3Dsupporting%5Fmembers" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">employee of a supporting member library</a> or <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2F%3Fpage%3Dmembership" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_top">geographic library</a> to use the feature. So why not <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2F%3Fpage%3DRegister" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">register now</a>?)</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;!important;"><font color="#444444" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="4">You can use the forum to list things you want to give away, sell, or trade. We've had everything from books to an entire reference desk listed on Swap Meet! </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;!important;"><font color="#444444" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="4">In the meantime, SWON's been cleaning out our closets, and we've got lots of items up for grabs right now. We've got everything from FREE 3D <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1317558" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">printer</a> <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1317550" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">filament</a>, to a <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1317554" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">uninterrupted power supply</a> that we no longer need at a <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Faccessories%2Eus%2Edell%2Ecom%2Fsna%2Fproductdetail%2Easpx%3Fc%3Dus%26l%3Den%26s%3Dbsd%26cs%3D04%26sku%3DA0741429%26ST%3Dpla%26dgc%3DST%26cid%3D302824%26lid%3D5758064%26acd%3D12309152537501410%26ven1%3DA0741429%3A112781467989%3A901q5c14135%3Ac%26ven2%3D%3A%26ven3%3D814003642443288643" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">great price</a>. Interested in creating podcasts? Or maybe want a piece of tech your patrons can use to create their own? (Or just want to own a good recording device?) We've got a nice <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1317548" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">field recorder</a> that's been gently used and is a steal at $75, or your best offer. </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;!important;"><font color="#444444" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="4">Okay, I admit it, I'm in on the game, too. Yes, you can use Swap Meet to list things you think libraries can use. I've got <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1317590" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">3 SD cards at 32 gigs </a>that Amazon sent me by mistake. Get some for your camera for the upcoming holiday season or use them to upgrade what you are using at your library. I'm even trying to unload some of my Library Science texts on <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1316293" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">RDA</a>, <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1316300" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">computers</a>, and <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1316302" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">management</a>... and at cheaper than the cheapest Amazon listing, too.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;!important;"><font color="#444444" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="4">That's not it, of course. We've got <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1317556" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">keyboards</a>, and <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1317555" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">paper</a>, and <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1317557" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">headsets</a>, and... <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2Fforums%2FPosts%2Easpx%3Ftopic%3D1317552" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">whatever this thing does</a>, exactly!</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But this isn't just our Swap Meet, it's YOUR Swap Meet, so <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Esite%2Dym%2Ecom%2F%3Fpage%3DRegister" style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank">register</a>, post, buy and trade! Ring in the New Year with clean closets and new (to you) stuff!</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;!important;"><font size="3" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" color="#444444">Our popular Read-In event is back, with a new twist! Last year, we launched our Nonfiction Read-In, in addition to our longstanding Picture Book Read-In events.</font></span></p>
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AWE is offering a multi-state group purchase special rate on its Early Literacy Station™ and AfterSchool Edge™ systems through December 15, 2016. All Ohio public libraries are eligible to participate, and there is no minimum purchase per library. The discounted prices are $470-570 off AWE’s regular prices for these products. For details and to place an order, please see the AWE communication to libraries (PDF file): <a style="color:#2d74a0;" href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fohreadytoread%2Eorg%2Ffiles%2FAWE%5FOhio%5FMultiState%5F2016%2Epdf">http://ohreadytoread.org/files/AWE_Ohio_MultiState_2016.pdf</a></font></span></p>
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Inquiries and orders should go to Sam Priestly at <a style="color:#2d74a0;" href="mailto:priestleys@awelearning.com">priestleys@awelearning.com</a> or Andrea Jonaitis <a style="color:#2d74a0;" href="mailto:atjonaitisa@awelearning.com">atjonaitisa@awelearning.com</a>. This information is provided as a courtesy to Ohio libraries and does not constitute an endorsement by the State Library of Ohio. Thank you.
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Next up: "<a style="color:#2d74a0;" target="_blank" href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D887957">How-To Wrangle Contracts and Licensing for Your Library</a>." You don’t need a law degree to think like a lawyer! In this webinar, you’ll learn how to customize contracts and develop new ones using templates and standards for each type of contract and service.
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Learn the essential clauses and language you should add to or strike from contracts and understand how to negotiate contracts effectively with vendors. Ensure your compliance with government regulations and institutional policies. You’ll see examples, hear stories, and pick up a wide variety of tips and tricks accrued from the presenter’s work with vendors, attorneys, and state agencies.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;!important;"><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" color="#444444" size="2"><span style="color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;">SWON is pleased to be able to provide </span><a target="_blank" href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fpciwebinars%2Ecom%2F" style="color: #2d74a0; background-color: #ffffff;">PCI Webinars</a><span style="color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;"> to our </span><a target="_blank" href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2F%3Fpage%3Dsupporting%5Fmembers" style="color: #2d74a0; background-color: #ffffff;">Supporting Members</a><span style="color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;"> for free (and to </span><a target="_blank" href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2F%3Fpage%3Dmembership" style="color: #2d74a0; background-color: #ffffff;">Geographic Members</a><span style="color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;"> and everyone else at a reduced price)!</span></font></span></p>
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<strong> 12/19/2016 - Online </strong><br />
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<strong> 12/20/2016 - Online </strong><br />
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<li><strong><!--The link to the event goes here. You may simply replace the number after "id=" if you so desire, or replace the whole URL--> <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2737449&ymlink=70869539&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D895970" style="color:#2d74a0;"> Webinar - Under the Microscope: Science at the Library </a> </strong>
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<strong> 12/21/2016 - Online </strong><br />
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<strong> 12/23/2016 to 12/25/2016 </strong><br />
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<strong> 12/28/2016 - Online </strong><br />
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3/16/2017 - Louisville, Kentucky</li>
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3/28/2017 to 3/30/2017 - Arlington, Virginia</li>
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4/6/2017 to 4/7/2017 - Kent, Ohio</li>
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4/19/2017 to 4/21/2017 - Lexington, Kentucky</li>
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4/22/2017 to 4/23/2017 - Online</li>
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