May 20, 2013 - 14:34
J.R. Clarke Public Library and Marvin Memorial Public Library Join COOL

On May 15, two more libraries were officially welcomed into the Consortium of Ohio Libraries (COOL).  J.R. Clarke Public Library in Covington and Marvin Memorial Public Library in Shelby were voted in as the newest members to the consortium.  J.R. Clarke plans to migrate to the COOL-CAT later this summer, and Marvin Memorial is planning to migrate in the fall. They will be the tenth and eleventh libraries in consortium.

May 20, 2013 - 14:13
Registration for Embracing eBooks Is Open

Registration is open for Embracing eBooks, which will be held on July 17 at the Holiday Inn in Worthington. This one-day conference is geared toward providing public service library staff with a well-rounded picture of the current state of eBooks and eReaders in libraries.

Embracing eBooks will feature keynote speaker Sue Polanka, a full day of breakout sessions, and a hands-on lab. Some of the breakout sessions include:

May 17, 2013 - 08:28
OCLC Best Practices in Virtual Reference Series

OCLC Best Practices in Virtual Reference - Spring/Summer 2013 sessions

Join OCLC for these upcoming webinars in their popular series on Best Practices in Virtual Reference. All webinars are free, and they will be recorded and posted on the QuestionPoint site for future viewing. Each webinar begins at noon Eastern Time and lasts approximately one hour.

May 8, 2013 - 12:34
Oxford Online: Order Any Title - Get May and June Free!

Order Oxford Online titles this month via OHIONET for the best pricing, and get May and June free!  Our discounts vary by title, but are usually 10% to 20% off.  Browse this descriptive list of Oxford databases.  Academic trials are active now, or you may request custom free trials any time. 

May 2, 2013 - 07:22
New WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service simplifies library workflows, expands delivery options

The new OCLC WorldShare™ Interlibrary Loan service, designed to simplify workflows and expand fulfillment options beyond traditional interlibrary loan, is now available for use by libraries in the United States.

WorldShare™ Interlibrary Loan will provide an integrated delivery solution with new and expanded features for libraries. The service will combine discovery and delivery of electronic, digital and print materials within a single interface. It will also support evolving workflow changes in libraries, such as the option to purchase needed items rather than borrow them.

April 17, 2013 - 11:34
4/23 Vendor Demo from Sharpe Online Reference for OHIONET Members

Join us for an exclusive vendor demo for Ohionet members for Sharpe Online Reference.

Comprised of 19 comprehensive resources, United States History and Culture reveals the threads that connect U.S. history.   Offering an interdisciplinary approach, it focuses on the broad range of social, cultural, economic and political issues, people and events that have shaped American history from Colonial times to the present.

April 16, 2013 - 12:01
COOL Consortium President Elected to Evergreen Oversight Board

Chauncey Montgomery, Director of the Community Library (Sunbury) and COOL Consortium President, has been elected to the Evergreen Oversight Board.

The purpose of the Board is to "promote, support and advance" the development of Evergreen software for libraries and to do the same for its community of users.

Congratulations to Chauncey and to the COOL libraries on this recognition of their work!

April 1, 2013 - 12:19
Only A Few Days Left To Register For Everyday Advocacy

Don't miss out on the chance to join us for Everyday Advocacy next Thursday, April 25!

There are still a few spaces available to learn how to tell your library's story more effectively.

We are excited to bring you this opportunity to work with communications and marketing experts to give you additional tools for framing your message to community members and stakeholders. We are equally excited to provide a forum for sharing among your colleagues who have stories of success to share and inspire.

April 1, 2013 - 12:10
There Are Everyday Advocacy Sessions for Everyone

More and more of your library colleagues are signing up for Everyday Advocacy each day, because there is something for everyone in this information-filled, inspiration-filled day.

April 1, 2013 - 11:27
We Invite You To Join Us At Everyday Advocacy On April 25

In just a few weeks, OHIONET will be hosting an event unlike any other we have hosted before. It is called Everyday Advocacy, and it is a daylong event that is part hands-on workshop and part best practices conference. It is all about you, our members, and how you can gain tools and perspectives for continuing to move your library's mission forward in challenging times.