The Ohio eBook Project (OEP) is open for enrollment until June 12, 2009. This multi-type library, statewide project allows Ohio libraries to provide digital materials to their patrons at a considerable savings because the State Library assumed the project’s start-up cost and pays the monthly maintenance fee.  Visit the Ohio eBook Project web site, http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com, to view the collection. Libraries that enroll must pay a one-time set up fee and agree to pledge up to 1% of their materials budget to the OEP collection, in addition to a few other requirements. Please see a full list of requirements at http://www.library.ohio.gov/IT/ebook.

An FAQ is available at http://www.library.ohio.gov/IT/ebook/FAQ. Libraries interested in joining the Ohio eBook Project for a July 31, 2009 launch should contact Nicole Merriman at oep@sloma.state.oh.us by Friday, June 12, 2009.