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<p class="MsoNormal">Spring is here and the <a href="http://www.ohionet.org/training-calednar">
OhioNET Training Calendar</a> is buzzing with activity. We currently offer five different training tracks that cover a wide variety of topics for library staff working in all sizes and types of organizations. Check out these three webinars taking place over
the week…<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=495"><b>Exploring our Statewide Resources: Business Reference Sources</b></a><br>
Part of our <b><span style="color:#31849B">Reference Skills & Resources</span></b> track, this session will explore the business-related resources available to most libraries across the state. Special attention will be given to the newest addition: the Small
Business Reference Center.<br>
Thursday, April 25, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM<br>
<b>Presenters:</b> Joe Ceterski (EBSCO) and Megan Sheeran (Upper Arlington Public Library)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=497"><b>Get Started with Grant Writing</b></a><br>
Part of our <b><span style="color:#943634">Cultivating Connections</span></b><span style="color:#943634">
</span>track, this session will give attendees an overview of the process of putting together a grant application, including suggestions for success from real-world grant writers and reviewers. Bring your questions!<br>
Tuesday, April 30, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM<br>
<b>Presenter</b>: Cindy Boyden (State Library of Ohio)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=498"><b>Micro-Assessments: Quick and Easy Approaches to Data Collection</b></a><br>
Part of our <b><span style="color:#E36C0A">Data Analysis & Assessment</span></b><span style="color:#E36C0A">
</span>track, this session will give suggestions on how to easily kick-start data-collection in a fun and meaningful way. Our webinar leaders will share do’s (and don’ts) they’ve learned along their assessment journey.<br>
Wednesday, May 1, 2:00 PM to 3:00 Pm<br>
<b>Presenters:</b> Colleen Boff and Linda Rich (Bowling Green State University)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Can't make it in real-time? Sign up and be sure to get the link to review the recording of our online sessions at your convenience.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Looking for more? Check out these upcoming events in our other tracks or head to the
<a href="http://www.ohionet.org/training-calednar">Training Calendar</a> for a full list of all our currently available continuing education opportunities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=480&reset=1"><b>Advanced Book Repair and Structure Workshop</b></a><b><u>*</u></b><b><br>
</b>Part of our <b><span style="color:#5F497A">Preservation & Access</span></b><span style="color:#5F497A">
</span>track, this in-person workshop will cover <span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
decision-making and product evaluation for rare, brittle, and fragile books. This will be the LAST offering of this workshop for the foreseeable future—sign up today!<br>
</span>Thursday, May 23, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (<b>registration closes May 9</b>)<b><br>
*In-person attendees only, no recording will be available.<br>
Presenter</b>: Dr. Miriam Kahn (MBK Consulting)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=505&reset=1"><b>Fundamentals of Cataloging: Introduction and Basic Description Workshop</b></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b>*</b></span><br>
Part of our longest-running track, <b><span style="color:#76923C">Fundamentals of Cataloging</span></b>, this workshop lets you jump in and make yourself comfortable with common copy cataloging tasks. Learn about basic cataloging concepts and walk through
the process of describing our most numerous resource—books.<br>
<b>*In-person attendees only, no recording will be available.<br>
</b>Tuesday, June 18, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM<b><br>
Presenter:</b> Misty Alvaro (Upper Arlington Public Library)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have questions about these or any of our events, don’t hesitate to
<a href="mailto:ohionet@ohionet.org">contact us</a>. We’re always happy to help.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shelly<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Shelly S. Miller, MLIS<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Community and Training Manager<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OhioNET | 1500 W. Lane Ave. | Columbus, OH 43221<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:shellym@ohionet.org">shellym@ohionet.org</a> | 800-686-8975 ext. 37<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="www.ohionet.org">www.ohionet.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:#77933C;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#77933C;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Connecting Libraries for Stronger Communities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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