[OPLINLIST] There's still time to register to attend a workshop on hosting a Guiding Ohio Online Technology Trainer at your library.

Tue Apr 9 11:19:39 EDT 2019

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[cid:image004.png at 01D4EEC6.1DBABE60]The State Library's Guiding Ohio Online<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/> program, which targets populations in rural Ohio, helps Ohioans develop digital skills needed to fully participate in the digital age. Applications are now being accepted for public libraries to host a Guiding Ohio Online Technology Trainer.  Trainers will serve in selected libraries during the program year, October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020.

Applications and Proposed Budget Forms for Guiding Ohio Online can be found here<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/#Apply> and are due May 17, 2019.

A list of current and former libraries participating in Guiding Ohio Online is available on our website at library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/>. Here's what one library had to say about their experience as a Guiding Ohio Online host:

"The Guiding Ohio Online grant is a blessing for us. Through it, we were able to hire someone who is able to teach technology to our patrons. It also pays the majority of her salary." Tami Morehart, Director, Wagnalls Memorial Library
https://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/story/news/local/2019/04/06/wagnalls-foundation-sets-eyes-future-looks-community/3363291002/
"The Wagnalls Memorial Library is now in its fifth year of the Guiding Ohio Online program, and its impact on our community cannot be understated.  Through the funding that allows us to have a dedicated tech tutor, we are able to offer programs and assist patrons one-on-one in ways that we couldn't dream of five years ago: everything from job hunting to ghost hunting." Emily McClay, Patron Service Manager, Wagnalls Memorial Library

Workshops

State Library staff will conduct workshops on the Guiding Ohio Online application process on the dates listed below.  Whether you're a current Guiding Ohio Online library or considering joining the program for the first time, come to one of the in-person training sessions to learn about the program in general, how it works, how it's funded, the reporting required, and how to apply. Interested libraries can receive in-session help on filling out their applications and budget sheets from State Library staff.

Dates and Locations:

Thursday, April 11th, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. - SERLS Training Session<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1289&lib=1003>
Tuesday, April 16th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - SWON @ Greene County Public Library<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1291&lib=1002>
Monday, April 19th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - NORWELD Training Session<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1292&lib=1000>
Monday April 29th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - State Library of Ohio Training Session<https://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=1293&lib=0>

Registration is required for training sessions.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding the funding or budget of Guiding Ohio Online, please contact the LSTA Office at LSTA at library.ohio.gov<mailto:LSTA at library.ohio.gov> or by calling 800-686-1532 or 614-644-6863.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding Guiding Ohio Online trainers, hiring best practices, etc. please contact Technology Consultant, Anne Kennedy at akennedy at library.ohio.gov<mailto:akennedy at library.ohio.gov> or by calling 614-466-1710.

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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.
Public Information Officer
Director, Marketing & Communications
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614-644-6875
library.ohio.gov<http://library.ohio.gov/>

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