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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Apologies for cross posting…<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>In case you missed my previous announcements about the Technology Planning webinar, there is still room in all sessions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Technology Planning is an important part of library planning, even if your library is no longer required to keep a certified technology plan on file for E-Rate services. Technology plans create the path your library will travel towards technology success. They help see where your library is headed in technology as well as how to evaluate in the future if you’re meeting your goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Libraries applying for Priority 2 services through E-Rate must have a certified technology plan on file. Priority 2 services include internal connections and basic maintenance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Creating a Technology Plan can be a daunting task for a library of any size. In my webinar I will break the basics down, step-by-step, and discuss specific information required for E-Rate certification.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Each session is the same so you only need to register for one:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Tuesday, November 8, 2011 2:00pm-3:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 10:00am-11:00am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Thursday, November 17, 2011, 11:00am-12:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>To register please visit: <a href="http://library.ohio.gov/event/2011/11/18/month/all/all/1"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://library.ohio.gov/event/2011/11/18/month/all/all/1</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>You must register to receive log-in information.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Katrina L. Miday</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Library Consultant - Technology</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><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><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>274 East 1st Avenue, Suite 100</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002E62'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Columbus, OH 43201</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#002E62'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Tel: 614-466-1710 or 1-800-686-1532</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Fax: 614-466-3584</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'><a href="http://www.library.ohio.gov/" title="http://www.library.ohio.gov/"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#002E62'>www.library.ohio.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#9E1B34'>"The State Library of Ohio provides services and resources to assist State government and libraries in providing the best service to all."<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Share your story</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#002E62'>Visit <a href="http://library.ohio.gov/state-librarian/share-your-story" title="http://library.ohio.gov/state-librarian/share-your-story"><span style='color:#002E62'>http://library.ohio.gov/state-librarian/share-your-story</span></a> to tell how the State Library has impacted <i>you</i>!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>