[OPLINLIST] New series of Ohio Collections Analysis Initiative webinars

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

The State Library and Teaching Books are partnering to host a new slate of Ohio Collections Analysis Initiative<https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/training-and-development/ohio-collection-analysis-initiative> (OCAI) webinars this fall.

To kick things off, the first webinar will be Going Beyond America250: Analyzing Your Historical Fiction & Nonfiction on August 18 at 3 p.m.  The 60-minute webinar can help participants learn how to build momentum from America250 celebrations to continue young readers' interest in history. Reach even more readers by using TeachingBooks to create targeted displays, expand on programs or lessons, and identify award-winning and acclaimed titles for a wide variety of audiences. Analyze lists, and then search and filter to find graphic novels, engaging biographies, and both nonfiction and historical fiction to meet your readers' needs.

Register for the August 18 webinar: https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0wLC1N7-S5Wnoz2g1y7Scw#/registration

Note: webinar registration links are separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.

On September 15 at 3 p.m., join The State Library of Ohio and TeachingBooks for Fitting Collections Analysis into Your Busy Work Day. Join us to examine real world situations and work tasks where the TeachingBooks' Collection Analysis tools can help you maximize your limited time. Rather than another thing on your to-do list, leave with examples of how the tools can support and optimize your collection work from display creation to purchasing.

Register for the September 15 webinar: https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W7l-FqWVRjW58Sk6s9liRg#/

Note: webinar registration links are separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.

The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative<https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/training-and-development/ohio-collection-analysis-initiative/ohio-collection-analysis-initiative> launched in 2022 and gave Ohio library staff exclusive access to an original, self-paced, collection analysis initiative for considering collections that empower children and young adult readers by respecting and appreciating what makes them different and the same. This initiative provides the tools, time, and support to consider your library's print collections for children and young adults.

Register here for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DxJDpxg6-E26YjFGmW7ag0pMYbsF3chNu8R58d38rbBUNFVJS0owNDFMMDM0VTBLM0lESjE1MkQ3SCQlQCN0PWcu>

Notable highlights from this impactful initiative:

  *   Free for staff working in all types of Ohio libraries! It is available at no cost to you.

  *   There are no time constraints for completing this program. Set your own goals and progress at your own pace.
  *   Personalized support. You have access to a dedicated, full-time specialist for assistance at any time.
  *   Unlimited access to a Collection Analysis Toolkit. This toolkit complements the collection development work you already have in place.
  *   Unlimited access to a vetted collection of materials about children's & young adult books and authors.
  *   Identifiable action steps. You will receive a custom Implementation Plan that outlines your collection development decisions and next steps.

The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative is a collaborative project of the State Library of Ohio and TeachingBooks.net<http://teachingbooks.net/>. The project is funded in whole or in part with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds granted to the State Library of Ohio.  The opinions and content expressed do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS or the State Library of Ohio, and no official endorsement by either agency should be inferred.  This initiative is available for exclusive use by any Ohio library staff. Distributing the Handbook and/or links to any of its components outside of Ohio is prohibited. This material may be shared with colleagues within Ohio.

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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney
Director, Marketing & Communications
State Library of Ohio
35 E. Chestnut St., Floor 5
Columbus, OH 43215-2477
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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