June 22, 2010.  Training Room at the State Library of Ohio

Time 9-10 a.m.

Click here to Register.

The U.S. Congressional Serial Set is your primary source for history and genealogy questions.  Every aspect of American history is included in the Serial Set.  Genealogists use the Serial Set to locate land patents, pension records, compensation claims, military registers and much more.  Very detailed information is included in 19^th century and earlier federal publications.

The 45 minute PowerPoint presentation will show you where to locate the LexisNexis Serial Set Digital Collection at the State Library web site and introduce you to the wealth of historical and social information available. Additional time will be available to do some hands on searching.

Online access to the digital Serial Set is available free to all Ohio residents who have a State Library of Ohio card.

June 23, 2010.  WebEx online class

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Click here to Register.

Instructions for joining the class will be emailed to you.

The U.S. Congressional Serial Set is your primary source for history and genealogy questions.  Every aspect of American history is included in the Serial Set.  Genealogists use the Serial Set to locate land patents, pension records, compensation claims, military registers and much more.  Very detailed information is included in 19^th century and earlier federal publications.

The 45 minute PowerPoint presentation will show you where to locate the LexisNexis Serial Set Digital Collection at the State Library web site and introduce you to the wealth of historical and social information available.

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Online access to the digital Serial Set is available free to all Ohio residents who have a State Library of Ohio card.

For more information about the U.S. Congressional Serial Set visit the LexisNexis website at: http://library.lexisnexis.com. You may also want to read this White paper on the Serial Set: An Insider’s View of the LexisNexis^® U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection.

In January 2010, the Connecting to Collections survey was distributed to over 800 institutions statewide responsible for preserving Ohio’s cultural heritage.  This was followed by the Ohio Connecting to Collections Summit held on May 7 in Columbus.  As the Partners develop the Ohio Cultural Heritage Strategic Plan, regional meetings are being held around the state.  The goal of the regional meetings is twofold.  It will provide the Partners another way to obtain feedback from Ohio’s cultural heritage institutions on the future direction of preservation in the State of Ohio.  And, half the day will be an educational program for preservation and conservation practitioners.

Dates and locations are:

• July 15, 2010   National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati
• July 20, 2010   Athens Public Library, Athens
• July 21, 2010   Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware
• July 26, 2010   Bedford Historical Society, Bedford
• July 29, 2010   Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

All meetings will run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and are free.  The agenda includes:

• 1:00 PM – 1:15  PM   Welcome and introductions

• 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM    Background and Introduction to the Project

• 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM    Discussion of Survey Results and Overview of the Summit

• 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM    Break

• 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM    Education Resources and How to Prioritize Collection Needs

• 3:20 PM – 3:45 PM    State of Digital Preservation

• 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM    Questions, Next Steps, and Wrap Up

To register go to:  http://host6.evanced.info/ohio/evanced/eventcalendar.asp. (You will need to tab from June to July)

More information on the Ohio Connecting to Collections project can be found at: http://oh.webjunction.org/ohconnectcollect.

This project is funded by an IMLS Connecting to Collections Planning Grant.

The Poster Contest

• Grab your colored pencils, markers, crayons, finger paints or watercolors and design a handmade poster showing how you and your family benefit from the freedoms embodied in the U.S. Constitution.
• Use an 8 ½” x 11″ paper to create your design
• Your poster can feature any aspect of the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights & other Amendments
• Make it colorful! Be creative!

Questions about the Constitution?

• The National Archives www.archives.gov
• The National Constitution Center www.constitutioncenter.org
• ABA Conversations on the Constitution www.abanet.org/publiced/conversations/constitution/home.html
• GovDoc Kids Group www.govdocs4children.pbwiki.com

Sponsored by the Gov Doc Kids Group: Kansas Government Documents Roundtable, Johnson County (KS) Library, Muskingum

University, Visiting Librarian Service (OH), National Archives at Kansas City, Wichita State University, University of Kansas, Kansas

State University, Kansas State Library, State Library of Ohio, Government Documents Round Table of Ohio, Government Documents Roundtable (GODORT), a division of the American Library Association

National corporate sponsor: ConstitutionFacts.com, Naperville, IL | Government Partner: Defense Commissary Agency

For more information and to download the entry form visit: http://oh.webjunction.org/ohconstitutiondayposter

The U.S. Congressional Serial Set is your primary source for history and genealogy questions.  Every aspect of American history is included in the Serial Set.  Genealogists use the Serial Set to locate land patents, pension records, compensation claims, military registers and much more.  Very detailed information is included in 19^th century and earlier federal publications.

The 30 minute online PowerPoint presentation will show you where to locate the LexisNexis Serial Set Digital Collection at the State Library website and introduce you to a wealth of historical and social information available.

The online class will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25.  To register go to the State Library of Ohio Events Calendar at http://host6.evanced.info/ohio/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

• The U.S. Congressional Serial Set
  When: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 – 10:30 AM
• The U.S. Congressional Serial Set
  When: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 – 2:00 PM

Online access to the digital Serial Set is available free to all Ohio residents who have a State Library of Ohio card.

For more information about the U.S. Congressional Serial Set go to: http://library.lexisnexis.com. You may also want to read this White paper on the Serial Set: An Insider’s View of the LexisNexis^® U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection.

For one year only, Library Advocacy Day will replace National Library Legislative Day (NLLD).  On June 29, 2010, library advocates from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. will meet at Upper Senate Park on the U.S. Capitol grounds.   The event, which will begin at 11 a.m., will feature guest speakers, photo ops, and a chance to cheer on libraries!  After the Rally, participants will meet with their elected officials and their staffs.

This is a great opportunity to show our congressional representatives how important libraries are to Ohio and their particular Congressional District.  To register for the event please click on the register now button on the ALA Library Advocacy Day page at http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/libraryadvocacyday/index.cfm

Bill Morris, Governmental Affairs Coordinator for the State Library, will be working with each Congressional Office to schedule appointments on behalf of those attending the Rally and will be providing key talking points and supporting materials to attendees.  Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MTFBG8D before May 14, 2010 if you are planning on attending the Rally and visiting your congressional office that afternoon.  If you’re uncertain which congressional district you live in enter your ZIP + 4 here to find out: http://www.house.gov.

Beverly will return to the Columbus area where she was the Branch Manager at the Upper Arlington Public Library Lane Road Branch from 1992 to 1997. Prior to that, she worked at the Medina County District Library from 1988 to 1992, first as a Reference Librarian and then as a Manager of Reference and Adult Services.

“I’m looking forward to getting to know the State Library staff; some I already know from the library community. I want to get to know the others and learn what they do,” said Cain. “I’m looking forward to working with the staff and board to continue to build and expand library services to all types of libraries and to Ohio residents regardless of their geographic location.”

Beverly earned a Master of Public Administration degree in 2009 and a Master of Library Science degree in 1986 from Kent State University. She also has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Akron. Cain is the current President of the Ohio Library Council, a member of the Board of Directors of the Scioto County Law Library Resources Board, and has served as a member or chair person to numerous local, state, and national committees.

With all of her library experience in Public Libraries, Cain said, “I have a lot to learn about what Academic, School, Special, and State agency libraries provide, what their needs are, and what the State Library can do to assist them.”

The State Library Board was impressed with Cain’s leadership experience and ability to develop and maintain excellent relations with staff and community, project management, budget administration, and program development and implementation. Board President Lynn Grimshaw said, “Since I already knew of Beverly’s work, I talked very little during her interviews. I let them interact with her and judge her for themselves as to her outstanding qualifications.”

Process library materials/items related to circulation (e.g. checks in/out materials, prepares materials for mailing or re-shelving, etc.); input circulation and patron data into on-line circulation management system; locate and retrieve library materials for use by customers; work closely with and assist other staff to provide State Library services to customers; shelve and file library materials in all formats as directed by supervisor. Answer telephones; respond to inquiries from customers; provide on-call assistance to Front Desk; back up Front Desk as scheduled/assigned by supervisor;

Scan identified print materials in support of the Agency’s digitization program;

Maintain accurate inventory records of library materials/items as assigned; make photocopies; type correspondence and input data/information using a personal computer (PC);

Work on collection maintenance projects as assigned by supervisor (e.g. shelf reading, shifting, searching for missing items, etc.), attend conferences, workshops and training as assigned by supervisor.

For more information and to apply for this position go to: bit.ly/9L5DRw

The State Library of Ohio has made the difficult decision to cancel Library Leadership Ohio 2010.

The State Library of Ohio accepted applications for Library Leadership Ohio until 5 p.m. on February, 1, 2010.  Although we believe this to be a valuable program, there were not sufficient applications to make it cost effective to offer the institute.

Many factors contributed to the low numbers.  The downturn in the economy has meant that libraries cannot subsidize staff attendance to the degree possible in the past.  Because of staff reductions, it is more difficult for any library director to release staff members for a week of professional development.

The increased cost of attending the Library Leadership Ohio was also probably a contributing factor.  You may recall that in 2008, the State Library was informed that Library Services and Technology Act funds could not be used to subsidize the Library Leadership Ohio.  This year the State Library staff worked with the Institute of Museum and Library Service in conjunction with the program coordinators to remedy this situation so that LSTA funds could be used.  This, however, did not reduce the cost to individuals as much as desired.

Because of the state of the economy, libraries were not asked to contribute to this effort as they have been in the past.  At a time when libraries are closing branches, imposing furloughs on staff, and reducing hours of service to the public, this did not feel appropriate.

We hope to reschedule Library Leadership Ohio at a future date for Ohio librarians to benefit from Library Leadership Ohio.  Thank you.

Jo Budler,  State Librarian
State Library of Ohio
274 East First Ave, Suite 100,
Columbus, OH 43201
Phone:  614-644-6843; 800-686-1532 (Ohio only)
Fax: 614-466-3584
http://www.library.ohio.gov

I wish you the best in these challenging times.  I will miss you.
Best wishes, Jo

During Federal fiscal year 2009 (October 2008 through September 2009), the State Library of Ohio awarded 40 LSTA grants. A total of 55 libraries submitted 71 applications.  Forty grants were awarded to 30 institutions.

LSTA was enacted on September 30, 1996 and enables public, school, academic, and special libraries to apply for federal library funds. IMLS, the agency which oversees the LSTA, provides LSTA funds each year to the State Library of Ohio.  IMLS is a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning through the support of museum and library programs.

As part of the Report to IMLS, the State Library of Ohio must identify three to six exemplary projects.  State Library staff selects these projects based on their relation to LSTA goals, impact of the project on the target population and the ability to be replicated in other parts of the state.

LSTA 2009 Exemplary Programs in Ohio

Ohio Instructional Technology Services of Central Ohio (ITSCO) for the Literature Lounge Phase II.  This project broadened a pilot project originally undertaken between ITSCO, Worthington Libraries and Worthington School District.  Library staff created and broadcast content to teachers who wanted more age-appropriate language arts content.  Phase II expanded the project by creating a professional development model to provide outreach to additional schools and public libraries.  Book Talks introduce and review noteworthy books for students and provide teachers with the skills to incorporate emerging technologies into the creation of fun and interesting book studies.  The project is now reaching additional areas of the state and is being further expanded.

Ohio Wesleyan University Library to create the digital story of the interrelated 19th century history of the city of Delaware, the Methodist Episcopal Church and Ohio Wesleyan University.  Digitized materials include photographs, manuscripts, postcards, published histories, maps, pamphlets, and newspaper articles.  This was a collaborative project between the University Library, the Delaware County Historical Society Research Library and the Archives of the Ohio United Methodism.  Additionally, the project staff received assistance and support from churches in town, the local school system, the Delaware Gazette and local businesses.  This project not only increases accessibility to local historical resources, but it also exemplifies the concepts of cooperation and collaboration.

Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County for the Early Learning Express project.     This project provides educational and literacy support to Type-B in-home care providers, with an emphasis on early childhood literacy intervention for ages 2-5.  For the project, 50 certified Type-B in-home care providers were identified and received three visits by library staff.  As part of the visits, providers received suggestions on incorporating the six pre-reading skills into their daily activities with children.  The Hamilton County Dept. of Job and Family Services and 4C for Children were key partners in the project.  An independent evaluation indicated that the project is having an impact on the practices Type-B in-home caregivers use when working with children on literacy development.

Salem Public Library for the use of satellite library branches in two city parks during the summer of 2009.  A portable on demand storage container was set up in each park to become the branch structure with each being open two evenings a week.  Story times held throughout the summer focused on Every Child Ready to Read principles.  Programs were so successful that all registrants could not be accommodated.   This project was highly successful—it served the community in a new, meaningful way, brought quality early literacy and school preparedness instruction to area families, enhanced the visibility of the library and introduced library resources to a number of new users.   The project also allowed the library to establish a strong partnership with the Salem Parks Department and reinforce its partnership with the Salem City School District.

Additional information about the Ohio LSTA grants program is available at WebJunction Ohio.