About Us
For all libraries—no matter how big or small
We are a membership-driven organization serving libraries and information centers of all types and sizes. Most of our members are located throughout Ohio, but we are happy to serve libraries in West Virginia, western Pennsylvania, and even further afield. By providing innovative technology solutions, products, training and consulting, we support our members' efforts to meet the needs of the diverse communities they serve.
Partnering for Progress
Beginning in 1977 with 103 members, we have grown to serve more than 300 today. Through a long history of partnership with other organizations like the State Library of Ohio, OhioLINK, OPLIN, INFOhio, OEMLA, ALAO, the Ohio Library Council and Kent State University's School of Library and Information Science, we explore opportunities for pooling resources, sharing skills, and creating collaborations to help all libraries become indispensable resources for their communities.
| State Library of Ohio | OELMA | INFOhio | OPLIN |
| OhioLINK | Ohio Library Council | ALAO | Kent State University SLIS |
Structure
We are a member-funded, 501(c)(3) corporation governed by a 12-person Board of Directors. These individuals, professional librarians from member institutions, are elected at-large by the membership and serve 3-year terms. We operate under a member-approved Code of Regulations.
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.