[OPLINLIST] State Library requests local libraries’ help with video series project

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

The State Library of Ohio is developing a new series of videos that highlights the impact of federal library funds awarded via Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants across our state. If your library has received one or more of these grants, within the last 5 years, we would greatly appreciate your participation in this initiative. We kindly request that you consider creating and submitting a video from your library, adhering to the following guidelines:


  *   Format: Landscape orientation 

  *   Sound: If possible, use a microphone 

  *   Setting: In an area of your library with good lighting 

  *   Introduction: Introduce your library and yourself, along with any staff members featured 

  *   Grant Details: Specify the grant name, year, amount received and that it was funded with federal LSTA funds from IMLS, awarded by the State Library of Ohio

  *   Impact: Describe how the grant benefited your library and community; if you have data to support the stated benefits, please share that, too 

  *   Format: MP4 

  *   Length: No more than 5 minutes

  *   Testimonials: If possible, include one or two residents who benefited from the grant. Be sure to request permission for the State Library to use the video for promotional purposes.

While humor can be engaging, we prefer a tone that is straightforward, positive, and uplifting for this video. 

Please note that we are not seeking a highly polished professional video. You may prefer to record short segments and send several short videos to us.

Our goal is to convey the heartfelt value and impact of the IMLS LSTA grant your library received.  

We ask that videos are emailed by July 31, 2025, to marshams at library.ohio.gov<mailto:marshams at library.ohio.gov> as an attachment or attachments, or as a link to a dropbox or shared album.

Questions about what to include in your video? Email Evan Struble<mailto:estruble at library.ohio.gov?subject=video%20> or lsta at library.ohio.gov<mailto:lsta at library.ohio.gov>.
Questions about recording or sharing videos should be emailed to marshams at library.ohio.gov<mailto:marshams at library.ohio.gov>.

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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney
Director, Marketing & Communications
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614.644.6875
marshams at library.ohio.gov<mailto:marshams at library.ohio.gov>
library.ohio.gov<https://library.ohio.gov/>

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