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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Please excuse multiple emails…<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The State Library of Ohio recently announced the launch of the
<a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/ohio-collection-analysis-initiative/">
Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative</a>. Ohio library staff now have exclusive access to an original, self-paced, collection analysis initiative for considering collections that empower children and young adult readers by respecting and appreciating what makes
them different and the same. This initiative provides the tools, time, and support to consider your library’s print collections for children and young adults. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DxJDpxg6-E26YjFGmW7ag5opvEp0uXpBrkerdWy8Q5xUN1lNUDRJRVY1QzFETlBLWUZXSlhBVjhZTS4u" target="_blank"><b>Register
here</b> <b>for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.</b></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Notable highlights from this impactful initiative: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Free for staff working in all types of Ohio libraries!</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">
It is available at no cost to you. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">There are no time constraints for completing this program.</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">
Set your own goals and progress at your own pace. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Personalized support.
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">You have access to a dedicated, full-time specialist for assistance at any time.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Unlimited access to a Collection Analysis Toolkit.
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">This toolkit complements the collection development work you already have in place. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Unlimited access to a vetted collection of materials</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">
<b>about children's & young adult books and authors. </b> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Identifiable action steps.</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> You will receive a custom
Implementation Plan that outlines your collection development decisions and next steps. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Join us for a webinar this Thursday to kick off the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative!</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The State Library is hosting a webinar this Thursday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. on how to get started with the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative. Join us as we walk through
the State Library’s brand-new Collection Analysis Initiative. You’ll learn how to use these exclusive tools to consider the children’s and young adult books in your collections, programs, and displays—while preparing to deeply analyze your own collection.
This 75-minute session is the first installment in a two-part series. At the second webinar, you'll have the opportunity to analyze your own collection data and receive live support.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The webinar will also be recorded and made available on the State Library’s YouTube channel. To attend live on Thursday, register here:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/ohio-collection-analysis-initiative/#Webinars">https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/ohio-collection-analysis-initiative/#Webinars</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">This webinar registration is separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative is a collaborative project of the State Library of Ohio and
<a href="https://www.teachingbooks.net/" target="_blank">TeachingBooks.net</a>. The project is funded in whole or in part with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and
<a href="https://shelf.library.ohio.gov/arpa/" target="_blank">American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)</a> federal funds granted to the State Library of Ohio.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">
The opinions and content expressed do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS or the State Library of Ohio, and no official endorsement by either agency should be inferred.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">
This initiative is available for exclusive use by any Ohio library staff. Distributing the Handbook and/or links to any of its components outside of Ohio is prohibited. This material may be shared with colleagues within Ohio. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Public Information Officer<br>
Director, Marketing & Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">State Library of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Tel: 614-644-6875<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="color:blue">library.ohio.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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