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<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">On March 15<sup>th</sup>,
the State Library of Ohio Board approved a $1,500,000 federal Institute
of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) LSTA grant to The Ohio State
University for Libraries
Connect Ohio to purchase one year of statewide online access for the
Ohio Web Library core set of subscription-based databases. “Supporting
the Ohio Web Library with IMLS LSTA funding is one way the State Library
Board works to ensure that all Ohioans have
access to high quality, relevant, and reliable online resources, at no
cost to Ohio’s libraries, schools, universities, and residents,”
expressed State Librarian Beverly Cain. “The Libraries Connect Ohio
partnership, now in its 14th year, leverages federal
LSTA and state dollars in order to set high standards for library
collaboration, resource sharing, and cost efficiency.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">In
addition to the $1,500,000 in federal LSTA funding for Libraries
Connect Ohio, OhioLINK will contribute $991,249; OPLIN will fund
$1,000,000; and INFOhio will provide $500,000 to purchase
the core collection of subscription-based databases. These databases
are available to all Ohioans through the
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ohioweblibrary.org%2Fsources%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7C0defd5ff6f9e4f49251008d58b53e1a0%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C636568114765684703&sdata=PuC2pXMWY8crCT3%2Fn8YQtwyYPwX2t%2BG5B03Qq3%2B6%2FDY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Ohio Web Library</a>. INFOhio also provides PreK-12 students and
educators with access to the databases through their website, and
OhioLINK does the same for users in higher education. The databases
include full-text digital magazines and journals; general
reference resources such as encyclopedias, almanacs, statistical
information and resources for developing new skills and enhancing
personal development; scholarly humanities
</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">and
science resources; and an online platform for language learning.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">“It’s
more important than ever that all Ohioans have ready, on-demand access
to reliable and credible information,” said Don Yarman, Executive
Director, OPLIN. “Their success in business,
education, and everyday life depends on it.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The State Library of Ohio,
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fohiolink.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7C0defd5ff6f9e4f49251008d58b53e1a0%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C636568114765684703&sdata=RH7FDRqgImVGPlPAU0xSGvHDzTN02a9sPNkKsVIbl48%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
OhioLINK</a> (Ohio Library and Information Network), <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oplin.ohio.gov%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7C0defd5ff6f9e4f49251008d58b53e1a0%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C636568114765684703&sdata=4OodKS%2FeZMlzgwTPgdcyAaTerPHAURJWjfcB%2BOwI3so%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
OPLIN</a> (Ohio Public Library Information Network), and <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infohio.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7C0defd5ff6f9e4f49251008d58b53e1a0%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C636568114765684703&sdata=o%2FF%2BZAAsqbgqiQkiL8REAmXN7FMLjWikb75WDZXRSg0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
INFOhio</a> (Ohio’s PreK-12 Digital Library) formed Libraries Connect
Ohio in 2003 as an initiative to define and deliver a statewide
collection of databases to provide a common set of information
resources. The partnership exemplifies the value of collaboration.
Libraries Connect Ohio improves the buying power and breadth and scope
of information resources available to all Ohio residents regardless of
where they live or go to school. The savings affords libraries and
library networks the ability to build on the core
collection in Ohio Web Library by purchasing additional resources to
meet the needs of their patrons.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">“All
Ohio residents will now have access to a spectrum of valued resources
at significant cost savings through the use of LSTA grants and the
groundbreaking collaboration between OhioLINK,
OPLIN, and INFOhio,” said OhioLINK Executive Director Gwen Evans. “And
due to adept negotiations by OhioLINK Deputy Director Amy Pawlowski, the
cost of selected resources was reduced by more than three million
dollars—allowing for the inclusion of even more
resources than projected.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">“The
LCO partnership makes it possible for all Ohioans to share a rich
collection of digital instructional content, ensuring each citizen has
opportunities to make his or her life better
through lifelong learning in the library,” said Theresa M. Fredericka,
Director of INFOhio, Ohio’s PreK-12 digital library and an LCO partner.
“Classroom teachers of all subjects and grades will find something in
this collection that will help their students
meet Ohio’s Learning Standards and master those essential future-ready
skills.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">LSTA
grants can only be awarded for one year at a time. Libraries Connect
Ohio has used LSTA funding since 2003 to purchase a core collection of
information resources for the Ohio Web
Library, benefiting all Ohioans. <b>Pending signatures of contracts, the Ohio Web Library collection will include </b></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><b>the following resources starting <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">July 1, 2018</span></span>,</b></span>:</b></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The
<b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">EBSCO core collection
</span></b>includes many thousands of full-text magazine and journal
titles organized into a variety of sub-collections: Academic Search
Premier, Alt Health Watch, Biography Reference Bank, Business Source
Premier, Computer Source, Consumer Health Complete,
ERIC, Health Source: Consumer Edition, Health Source: Nursing/Academic
Edition, Literary Reference Center, MAS Ultra School Edition, MasterFILE
Premier, MEDLINE, Middle Search Plus, Newspaper Source, Points of View
Reference Center, Primary Search, Professional
Development Collection, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection,
Regional Business News, Religion and Philosophy Collection, Science
Reference Center, Sociological Collection, TopicSearch, and Vocational
& Career Collection. New editions for this package
include Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center, Home Improvement
Reference Center, and Small Business Reference Center. This continues to
be the central product in the Ohio Web Library collection.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The
<b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">World Book package
</span></b>includes the most popular World Book products from the
current subscription: Early World of Learning, World Book Kids, World
Book Student, World Book Advanced, L’Encyclopedie Decouverte (French),
and two Spanish-language<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">
</span>encyclopedias – Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos and Gran
Hispanica. It includes Timelines, World Book Mobile access, read-aloud
functionality, and translation. Discontinued products include Reference
Center, Info Finder, and Academic World Book.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Oxford Research Encyclopedias
</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">(from
Oxford University Press). This product is a new offering from Oxford
University Press and is written for today’s researcher. It is designed
to be an authoritative resource
of reference content in a wide array of academic fields, including the
humanities, social sciences, and science.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Very Short Introductions
</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">(from
Oxford University Press) is an excellent way to get a quick
authoritative and accessible overview of a subject. It currently
includes over 500 titles and is rapidly
growing. Like Oxford Research Encyclopedias, it is a new product from
Oxford University Press.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Transparent Languages
</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">(from
Recorded Books) is a web-based language-learning database. There are
over 100 languages currently offered including French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Russian,
Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. There’s also an ESL component that
provides English language learning to speakers of over 25 different
languages.<b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> </span></b></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Chilton’s Auto Repair Manuals
</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">(from
Gale) provides quick online access to repair, maintenance and service
information on popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. This product
contains more than 50 years of
information provided in step-by-step procedures. Work on the engine,
chassis, electrical, drive train, suspension, and more is made easier
for mechanics of any experience.<b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> </span></b></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Kids InfoBits
</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">(from
Gale) is an easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate,
reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of
educational topics. The modern design
and simple navigation make it easy for users to explore content and
gain comfort with database searching.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">In addition to the above jointly purchased resources, OPLIN will
purchase a genealogy database and a job skills and careers database for
the public library community. These resources will be selected in
consultation with OPLIN's Content Advisory Committee later this month. Look for an announcement in April.<br></span></p><p style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><br></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) provides broadband
internet connections and related information services to Ohio public
libraries. Their primary mission is to ensure
that all Ohio residents have fast, free public internet access through
the 251 independent local public library systems in Ohio, as well as the
use of high-quality research databases not freely available online.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">OhioLINK
is a consortium with 120 libraries as full members. These libraries are
distributed among 92 different Ohio colleges and universities. OhioLINK
membership includes the State
Library of Ohio, 16 public university libraries, 52 independent college
libraries, 23 two-year college libraries, 16 branch campus libraries, 8
law school libraries and 5 medical school libraries. Library and other
academic partners work collaboratively with
OhioLINK to offer the greatest breadth and depth of resources to their
patrons at substantial savings to the State of Ohio.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">INFOhio
transforms student learning by providing equitable access to quality
digital content and cost-effective instructional and technical support
for each student, educator, and parent
in Ohio. INFOhio is optimized by the Management Council.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The
State Library of Ohio is a state agency that serves state government
and all types of libraries. The vision for the State Library is a
<i><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Smarter Ohio</span></i>
where every Ohioan can access the necessary resources to be engaged
citizens, excel at their jobs, participate in the workforce, and pursue
their
passions and interests.</span></p>
<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">###</span><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Mandy Knapp<br>Digital Resources Manager<br>Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)<br></font></span></div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Phone: 614-728-5252<br>Fax: 614 -728 -5256</font></span></div></div></div>
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