About Us

OHIONET is a library membership organization of academic, public, school and special libraries in Ohio, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania. OHIONET is a member-funded, 501(c)(3) corporation.

OHIONET offers an array of services to meet the needs of its members.  Those services include:

• Technology management solutions including management of integrated library systems, and web and proxy hosting

• Discount programs for electronic resources, equipment and supplies

• Continuing education programs on a wide range of topics including library trends and issues, and electronic resources

In addition, OHIONET has a long history of partnership with libraries and information providers to build strategic alliances. OHIONET works with the following organizations:

• State Library of Ohio

• OhioLINK

• INFOhio

• OPLIN

• Ohio Library Council

• Kent State University's School of Library and Information Science



Together with these organizations, we can explore opportunities for pooling resources to address the library and information needs of all Ohio citizens.

See where OHIONET is headed with their strategic plan.

Mission

As a membership organization, OHIONET provides value to libraries and information centers through innovative technology solutions, programs, products, training and consulting. We respond to member needs with experience, knowledge and creativity to support effective resource management.

Vision

OHIONET assists members in acquiring, implementing and using technology solutions to manage operations and resources to meet end user needs.

Our History