[OPLINLIST] Ready, Set, Engage!: Learn the Lessons of Geek the Library with OHIONET (4/2/14)

[Shelly Miller]

*Please excuse cross-postings.*

For the past few years, OCLC has sponsored a fabulous program that has
helped to raise awareness about the valuable role public libraries play in
their communities and about the funding challenges they face.  Supported by
a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Geek the Library
community awareness campaigns have enabled libraries, across 48 states
(including 50 communities in Ohio alone), to develop productive
community-centered conversations that have been proven to increase
engagement.

While the Geek the Library program has been a boon for many public
libraries, other types of institutions were excluded--the parameters of the
supporting grant limited participation to public libraries only.  That's
where OHIONET comes in.  We are bringing in Karen Austin, program and field
manager for Geek the Library, from OCLC to talk to K12s, academics and
special librarians about how they can take the lessons, and proven tactics,
from Geek the Library and apply them to their own communities, no matter
the population size or user type.  Sign up today to join us for...

*Lesson from Geek the Library:  Community Engagement through
Awareness*<http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=177&reset=1>
*WHEN*:  Wednesday, Apr. 2nd, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
*WHERE*:  Live, ONLINE with Citrix GoToWebinar
*CLICK HERE* <http://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?id=177&reset=1> for
registration options!

This session is open to librarians from all types of
institutions--including publics, too!


*REMEMBER*:  Employees of Premium Level OHIONET members can attend OHIONET
webinars and workshops for free.  Not sure what membership level your
library maintains?  Contact us <ohionet at ohionet.org>--we're happy to help.

If you have questions <shellym at ohionet.org> about or
suggestions<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s7iXT9AwEfaVt4cjUF5RA4SHR4ixOGM1_HVdArx7maw/viewform>for
OHIONET's CE offerings, don't hesitate to contact me.

Shelly S. Miller
Continuing Education Coordinator
OHIONET
 1500 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH 43221-3975

Voice: (614) 484-1063
Toll-Free: (800) 686-8975 x37
Fax: (614) 486-1527
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