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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Invitations to the <b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal'>2004 OPLIN Stakeholders Meeting</span></b> have been mailed, and the
deadline for registering is <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span
style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>October 20<sup>th</sup></span></b>.
<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This year’s theme is <b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal'>THIS WAN WAS MADE FOR YOU AND ME</span></b>.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This year, attendance is <b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal'>FREE</span></b>, and you can register online by filling out the <span
class=SpellE>webform</span> at <b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span
style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><a
href="http://www.slocem.lib.oh.us/description.asp?ID=325">http://www.slocem.lib.oh.us/description.asp?ID=325</a></span></b>
(NOTE: the registration site belongs to the State Library). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>For additional information,
directions to the meeting, and more, please visit the OPLIN website at <b
style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal'><a href="http://www.oplin.org/stakeholders">http://www.oplin.org/stakeholders</a></span></b>.
<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The agenda for the meeting is as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Breakfast</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Where We Are</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Afternoon Breakout Sessions</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name=been></a><strong><b><font
size=4 color=white face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:white'>WHERE WE'VE BEEN</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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The state of our shared network is healthy - and it's growing! Start the day
with a perspective on our most recent network management challenges. OPLIN
Director Carol Roddy will discuss Where We've Been.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name=morning></a><strong><b><font
size=4 color=white face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:white'>MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">Blended Networks (That LAN is Your
LAN)</font></b></strong></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Each library manages its own local network to meet
specific local needs. But what you choose to do also impacts the network as a
whole. DSL, Cable, VPN, T1... a panel of libraries will discuss their
solutions and how they interface with OPLIN. Don Nuss will moderate.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Your Content, My Content, Our Content</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Libraries
Connect Ohio (LCO) funds a shared core collection of databases, while <span
class=SpellE>OPLIN’s</span> general funding provides others. Libraries
also group together in formal or informal consortia to fund even more. <span
class=SpellE>KnowItNow</span> blurs the edges between us. Carol Roddy will
provide an update on existing database acquisition arrangements and future
plans.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Removing Barriers</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Don Yarman will demonstrate OPLIN Self Service,
which allows libraries to enter and track requests they make to the </span></font><st1:place><st1:PlaceName>OPLIN</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName>Support</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
via a web interface. He'll also present an update on the <span class=SpellE>OneSearch</span>
service and plans for remote patron authentication.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name=are id=are></a><strong><b><font
size=4 color=white face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:white'>WHERE WE ARE</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
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<strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">Connecting the Dots: Applying the
OCLC Environmental Scan</font></b></strong></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The
2003 OCLC Environmental Scan provided one of the most extensive looks at how
library customers are changing. <strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">George
Needham</font></b></strong>, OCLC Vice President for Member Services, will
focus on what the study means, and how public libraries can apply some of the
trends the study uncovered.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>George
previously served as State Librarian of Michigan, Executive Director of </span></font><st1:State><st1:place><span
class=SpellE>ALA</span></st1:place></st1:State><span class=SpellE>'s</span>
Public Library Association, <span class=GramE>Member</span> Services Director
for the Ohio Library Association, and Director of the Fairfield County
District Library in <st1:place><st1:City>Lancaster</st1:City>, <st1:State>Ohio</st1:State></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>What's All This Traffic?</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Journey
through the network watershed with <span class=SpellE>OPLIN's</span> resident
expert guide (Don Yarman) to see why the trickle of information flowing to
and from your smallest branch becomes a river before it reaches the </span></font><st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Internet</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType>Ocean</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>The 4th Annual OPLIN Award for Innovation</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Help OPLIN award the most innovative among us!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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id=afternoon></a><strong><b><font size=4 color=white face=Arial><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:white'>AFTERNOON BREAKOUT
SESSIONS</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">Life After SOMACS</font></b></strong></span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><st1:State><st1:place><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ohio</span></font></st1:place></st1:State>’s
contract with SBC for circuits at <span class=SpellE>postalized</span> rates
expires in February 2006. We’ve already seen profound changes in
pricing and options. What's next? Carol Roddy and Don Nuss will update you. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Encore
presentation! Don Yarman will demonstrate <strong><b><font
face="Times New Roman">OPLIN Self Service</font></b></strong>, which allows
libraries to enter and track requests they make to the </span></font><st1:place><st1:PlaceName>OPLIN</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName>Support</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
via a web interface. He'll also present an update on the <a
href="file:///I:\databases"><span class=SpellE><strong><b><font color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;
text-underline:none'>OneSearch</span></font></b></strong></span></a> service
and plans for remote patron authentication.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>KnowItNow24x7: Behind the Reference</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:State><st1:place><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ohio</span></font></st1:place></st1:State>’s
libraries work together to bring our richest shared resource - our librarians
- to where <st1:State><st1:place>Ohio</st1:place></st1:State>’s
information consumers are - on the Internet! Joel Husenits will introduce the
<span class=GramE>staff who make</span> <a href="http://www.knowitnow24x7.net"
target="_blank"><strong><b><font color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>KnowItNow24x7</span></font></b></strong></a>
live reference happen.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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id=going></a><strong><b><font size=4 color=white face=Arial><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:white'>WHERE WE'RE GOING</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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Keeping our shared network healthy means looking over the next mountain. A
security audit, firewalls, E-rate refunds, and state budgets are all lurking
in the woods and valleys. Join us for an afternoon snack and a quick roadmap
for the next year. And at this time, libraries are invited to "take
their best shot" at the OPLIN Director!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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