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<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;" class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Upcoming OhioNet Events-</b></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Bring local authors to your library's catalog – register now for a free demo of the Indie Author Project on Tuesday,
4/9!</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">OhioNet is proud to introduce a new partnership with the Indie Author Project (IAP), an initiative from BiblioBoard. The
Indie Author Project has been around for over 10 years and is in place in over 2,000 libraries across the US and Canada. These libraries are empowering their local authors to submit their own work into the library catalog.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This is a simple, turnkey service for library staff with BiblioBoard – their curation partners handling all of the vetting,
review, and curation for the library. Learn more and register for this free demo using the button link below, or visit our training page for a full listing of upcoming professional development events.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/event/indie-author-project-demonstration" id="OWA31d8de64-79a6-58aa-84eb-f6fe8e90f89d" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-loopstyle="linkonly">Learn
more & register!</a></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Digitization Basics 101: Entry-level Scanning and Metadata Entry</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Apr 11, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $15.00 (Member) / $45.00 (Non-Member)</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thinking about digitizing your collections, but have no idea where to start? This is the webinar for you. This session focuses
on flatbed scanners and foundational Dublin Core metadata fields.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/event/digitization-basics-101-entry-level-scanning-and-metadata-entry" id="OWA79beb11a-0136-f9ca-6506-d628a8eb2f8d" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-loopstyle="linkonly">Learn
more & register!</a></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Inclusive Cataloging</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Apr 18, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | $15.00 (Member) / $45.00 (Non-Member)</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about the history of problematic subject headings and explore strategies for implementing inclusive cataloging practices.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/event/inclusive-cataloging-2" id="OWA43d9d585-ac2c-9e90-3387-512cc43976f4" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-loopstyle="linkonly">Learn
more & register!</a></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Proactive Planning: A Deep Dive into Equity-Centered Initiatives on Tuesday, 4/23</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Apr 23, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | $15.00 (Member) / $45.00 (Non-Member)</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore the importance of inclusion and belonging in this engaging, two-part webinar series. Proactive Planning will provide
an overview of why focusing on inclusion and belonging is beneficial and introduce specific actions that staff can take to create an inclusive library environment.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This event will discuss strategic approaches for implementing equity-centered initiatives that support a sense of belonging
for diverse groups and poverty affected patrons.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/event/proactive-planning-a-deep-dive-into-equity-centered-initiatives-part-1" id="OWAbb971dd4-fbb1-ea96-22f2-9a8de25c1266" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-loopstyle="linkonly">Learn
more & register!</a></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Designing Delight: Visual Merchandising Strategies for Libraries</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Apr 25, 2024, 1:00 pm | $15.00 (Member) / $45.00 (Non-Member)</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Drawing from bookstore models, you will learn practical tips and techniques to create patron-first displays in your own
libraries that emphasize abundance and encourage discovery.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/event/designing-delight-visual-merchandising-strategies-for-libraries" id="OWA3bb5bc6c-57e3-e3c9-c2ff-75bbb8a39d97" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-loopstyle="linkonly">Learn
more & register!</a></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>EBSCO Introduces Blue Careers</b></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Product Demo May 2, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Free!</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">OhioNet is pleased to host a webinar about BlueCareer, a new workforce development platform from EBSCOlearning; it is the
one-stop shop for members of your community to explore the skilled trades industry, start their careers, connect with employers and more.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;" class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: "Aptos", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/event/ebsco-introduces-blue-careers" id="OWAc777b367-0fcd-3ce9-a2ca-4cc15b27007a" class="OWAAutoLink" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-loopstyle="linkonly">Learn
more & register!</a></span></p>
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