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Hello all,
<p class="MsoNormal">I hope this day is finding you well. <span> </span>I
know you’re as excited as I am about the Ohio Digital Network,
Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)’s service hub. As you may
know, the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is a portal for
finding digitized photographs, books, maps and other items from
across the United States. Items appear in the collection through a
process called metadata harvesting, where descriptions of the
digitized items are gathered and organized. The Ohio Digital
Network is the group of libraries, historical societies and
museums in our state whose metadata will be harvested.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As a community engagement center for public
libraries, OPLIN is here to assist you with trainings and
information to learn about this exciting opportunity. Be on the
lookout for more training opportunities soon!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But until then, here are five things that you
can do today to prepare for the DPLA:</p>
<p class="m_3101248021899721740MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span><span>1.<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Visit
<a href="https://dp.la/" target="_blank">the DPLA website</a> to
search the collection, to view <a
href="https://dp.la/exhibitions" target="_blank">online exhibits</a>,
and <a href="https://dp.la/timeline" target="_blank">browse the
timeline</a>.</p>
<p class="m_3101248021899721740MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>2.<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><a
href="https://lists.library.ohio.gov/mailman/listinfo/odn"
target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to the Ohio Digital Network
listserv for updates.</p>
<p class="m_3101248021899721740MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>3.<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Mark
your calendar for Monday May 1th from 2-3pm for a thorough
introduction to the Ohio Digital Network, including a timeline. No
need to register, just remember this link: <a
href="https://ohlibrary.adobeconnect.com/dpla-odn/"
target="_blank">https://ohlibrary.adobeconnect<wbr>.com/dpla-odn/</a>.
The webinar will be recorded for viewing later.</p>
<p class="m_3101248021899721740MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span><span>4.<span
style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span> </span>Review
<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPlAf3Poag-u0bxMScG-8hZovRmm-syUW"
target="_blank">the online training</a> from DPLA. Included in
these are tutorials on using the DPLA for <a
href="https://youtu.be/-8az9jEobu8?list=PLPlAf3Poag-u0bxMScG-8hZovRmm-syUW"
target="_blank">genealogy</a> as well as <a
href="https://youtu.be/9KdqfH2t1YY?list=PLPlAf3Poag-u0bxMScG-8hZovRmm-syUW"
target="_blank">teaching</a>. <br>
</p>
<p class="m_3101248021899721740MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">5. Stay
tuned for training on digitization, introductions to metadata,
readying metadata for harvest and much more.<br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am happy to answer any questions you may have
at this time.</p>
Best,
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Mandy Knapp
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Phone: 614-728-5252
Fax: 614 -728 -5256</pre>
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