[SEO-Members] Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative webinars in October

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

The State Library and Teaching Books are partnering to host a new slate of webinars this fall. The webinars offered in October include Dive Back into the Ohio Collections Analysis Initiative on October 8 at 3:30 p.m.  Whether you are diving back into analyzing your collections or looking for a refresher on the available tools, this 60-minute webinar will guide review how to generate Collection Analysis Reports and explore how you can use the data to inform your collection development decisions. Learn about tools to help identify, evaluate, and bring to life a diverse range of books for children and teens. Live participants will have the opportunity to workshop their own collection spreadsheets and gather immediate insights.

Register<https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vBldEdLaQx--ub0jYH-lYg#/registration> for October 8 webinar
https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vBldEdLaQx--ub0jYH-lYg#/registration

Webinar registration links are separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.

On October 24 at 3:30 p.m. tune in to Impactful Book Selection with Collection Analysis and Book Resume and learn how Book Resumes can assist with book selection, providing full professional reviews, awards details, metadata, and more – all in one place. Leave this session equipped with tools that off er a time-saving and transparent process for documenting collection development decisions.

Register<https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dBOii1mzQxqZoBGo6egrxA#/registration> for October 24  webinar
https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dBOii1mzQxqZoBGo6egrxA#/registration

Webinar registration links are separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.



The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/ohio-collection-analysis-initiative/> launched in 2022 and provided 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-E26YjFGmW7ag5opvEp0uXpBrkerdWy8Q5xUN1lNUDRJRVY1QzFETlBLWUZXSlhBVjhZTS4u>.  
 
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<https://www.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
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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