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J.R. Clarke Public Library and Marvin Memorial Public Library Join COOL

Submitted by christinem on May 20, 2013 - 14:34

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.

Registration for Embracing eBooks Is Open

Submitted by christinem on May 20, 2013 - 14:13

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:

Oxford Online: Order Any Title - Get May and June Free!

Submitted by maryc on May 8, 2013 - 12:34

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. 

4/23 Vendor Demo from Sharpe Online Reference for OHIONET Members

Submitted by carriew on April 17, 2013 - 11:34

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.

COOL Consortium President Elected to Evergreen Oversight Board

Submitted by admin on April 16, 2013 - 12:01

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!

There Are Everyday Advocacy Sessions for Everyone

Submitted by admin on April 1, 2013 - 12:10

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.

We Invite You To Join Us At Everyday Advocacy On April 25

Submitted by christinem on April 1, 2013 - 11:27

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.

Datalogic QUICKSCAN® QD2130 Linear Imager Barcode Scanner

Submitted by jillb on April 1, 2013 - 08:18

The QuickScan QD2130 is small, lightweight and its ergonomic design is comfortable to use during daily operations.

OHIONET Barcode Scanner Special

Blanchester Public Library and Wornstaff Memorial Public Library go live with COOL and the Evergreen ILS

Submitted by jillb on March 14, 2013 - 14:54

The Blanchester Public Library and the Wornstaff Memorial Public Library went live with Evergreen on the Consortium of Ohio Libraries (COOL) shared catalog on March 14, 2013.

OHIONET & Community Library rep's to speak at Evergreen Conference in Vancouver, BC in April

Submitted by jillb on March 5, 2013 - 12:14

Tony Bandy, Technology Specialist at OHIONET and Chauncey Montgomery, Library Director of Community Library (Sunbury) will be representing Ohio at the upcoming Evergreen International Conference in Vancouver.  They will be presenting a session at the conference.

Here's a brief description of their session:

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