[OPLINLIST] Reminder... Apply for a Guiding Ohio Online Technology Trainer LSTA grant for your library

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

Please excuse this reminder message…

[Logo, company name  Description automatically generated]The State Library of Ohio recently announced that applications are now being accepted for public libraries to host a Guiding Ohio Online Technology Trainer.  The State Library’s LSTA grant-funded Guiding Ohio Online<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/> program, which targets libraries serving rural populations in Ohio, helps Ohioans develop the skills needed to fully participate in the digital age. Trainers will serve in selected libraries during the program year, July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023.  Application questions 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/#About> and are due March 21, 2022. Click the apply tab<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/#Apply> to complete the application  **Please note the new timeline for the application process and grant initiative.**

COVID-19 continues to amplify the need for access to technology and the development of digital literacy skills.  Ohio libraries have always filled this need, and it’s more important than ever.  Guiding Ohio Online is a great opportunity to provide more technology programming, outreach, and services with federal grant funds.

State Library staff recorded an informational webinar on the Guiding Ohio Online application process that can be viewed here<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/#ApplicationProcessWebinarRecording>. Whether you’re a current Guiding Ohio Online library or considering joining the program for the first time, the webinar explains the program in general, how it works, how it’s funded, the reporting required, and how to apply. Additionally, State Library staff will be hosting a live, virtual Open Office Hour for Guiding Ohio Online<https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/8721282> on February 24 from 1-2 p.m. to answer questions about the program and the application process. The Open Office Hour is a great time to ask specific questions or discuss program ideas with State Library staff.

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.  

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

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