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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/guiding-ohio-online/guiding-ohio-online"><img border="0" width="259" height="91" style="width:2.6927in;height:.9479in" src="cid:image004.jpg@01DCA192.BC8A9C50" align="right" hspace="12" alt="A picture containing logo
AI-generated content may be incorrect." title="" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1"></a><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">The
State Library of Ohio invites eligible public libraries to <span style="color:#0070C0">
<a href="https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/guiding-ohio-online/apply" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0070C0">apply for the Guiding Ohio Online LSTA grant</span></a></span>—this is an opportunity for libraries to expand technology services and strengthen
digital skills in their communities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/guiding-ohio-online/guiding-ohio-online"><span style="color:#0070C0">Guiding Ohio Online</span></a>
</span><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">is a competitive LSTA grant program designed specifically for public libraries serving rural populations. The grant enables these libraries to hire a dedicated technology trainer to deliver hands-on
support in communities where it is needed most. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Through this grant, libraries can hire a full- or part-time technology trainer as an independent contractor to: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Offer computer and technology instruction <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Provide one-on-one technology help <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Lead technology-focused community outreach <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Support patrons in building essential digital skills <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">The Guiding Ohio Online grant covers 75% of the trainer’s costs, with only a 25% local cash match required. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Grants awarded by the State Library of Ohio utilize federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to
States program. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">State Library staff will be hosting two virtual Open Office Hour events to answer questions about the Guiding Ohio Online program. These will be
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16386830" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#0070C0">Thursday February 26, 11:00AM – 12:00PM</span></b></a></span><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">
and </span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16386869" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:#0070C0">Wednesday March 11, 12:00PM – 1:00PM</span></b></a></span><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">.
The Open Office Hour sessions are a great chance to ask specific questions and learn more about the process and benefits of the Guiding Ohio Online program. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif">Libraries that wish to submit a draft application for review should submit those by 5:00PM Wednesday March 11, 2026. Draft applications can be submitted via the State Library of Ohio’s
<a href="https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/additional-resources/request-review" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#0070C0">online draft submission form</span><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">. </span></a>The final deadline for submission is Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 11:59PM. Questions may be addressed to Anne Kennedy, Library Consultant,
at <span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="mailto:akennedy@library.ohio.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0070C0">akennedy@library.ohio.gov</span></a></span> or (614) 466-1710. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E3F75">Marsha McDevitt-Stredney<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">Director, Marketing & Communications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">State Library of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">274 E. 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">Tel: 614.644.6875<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="mailto:marshams@library.ohio.gov"><span style="color:#0070C0">marshams@library.ohio.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="color:#0070C0">library.ohio.gov</span></a><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
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