From the State Library

The Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Awards and Perma-Bound are proud to offer the 2021 Perma-Bound Buckeye Book Award Grant. This book grant is designed to give more children and teens access to great books, provide them opportunities to be actively engaged in reading, and encourage them to use their votes to determine the next Buckeye Book Award winners. The application period is open until June 4, 2021.

Librarians and educators who work with children in the grade ranges of K-12 in Ohio may apply for a set of books nominated for the 2021 Buckeye Book Awards in a grade category (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, or Teen).
There will be 4 grant winners, one for each grade category. Each will receive three copies each of the top five nominees in their grade category, 15 books total, from Perma-Bound.

Grant winners will be asked report back to the Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Award Council on their grant activities in fall 2021.

Special consideration will be given to schools and organizations demonstrating financial need, or that serve economically distressed communities.

Applications must be completed by June 4, 2021. Learn more and apply here: http://bcbookaward.info/grant/

Winners of the grant will be notified directly in mid-June and will be posted on the Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Award website.

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Michaels at smichaels@library.ohio.gov.

The Statewide Delivery Service System in Ohio is one of the premiere statewide multi-type resource sharing systems in the country. Unfortunately, it has been one of the many core library services affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address these challenges, the State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce that this statewide program will receive approximately $1,000,000 in support from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds received from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) late last month.

"The Institute of Museum and Library Services provided guidance to State Library Administrative Agencies that the ARPA funds should have as broad a reach as possible, and be distributed to many types of libraries,” explained State Librarian Wendy Knapp. "We recognize this far-reaching service, which has a significant impact on the daily lives of so many across the state, is ideally-suited for the first of many initiatives that will be supported for Ohio’s libraries using ARPA funds."

The State Library of Ohio manages and coordinates the Statewide Delivery System Service to support the sharing of physical books, DVDs, CDs, and other library materials to Ohio library users each year at 340 public, academic, and K-12 libraries in Ohio at more than 440 locations. With an annual average of more than 9 million library materials shared through this system, Ohio library patrons have access to an almost infinite number of materials. ARPA funding will be used to offset 30% of the cost of this vital service for libraries participating in Statewide Delivery from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

“The use of a centralized, dedicated courier system leads to robust resource sharing that saves libraries money,” expressed Knapp. “The total statewide spend for the service is over $3,000,000 per year. In contrast, mailing a single book (weighing one pound or less) through the United States Postal Service costs $2.75 to ship it one way. With an average of 9 million items sent to and from libraries, it would cost Ohio taxpayers at least $50,000,000 per year. In order to support this phenomenally efficient service that helped libraries serve their patrons even through the pandemic, and provide a small amount of relief to individual libraries that participate in the program for the upcoming budget year, the State Library of Ohio is proud to use ARPA funds to support this statewide program.”

Join the ARPA-OH announcement list to receive news and information about American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) library initiatives and programs in Ohio supported through the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the State Library of Ohio.

Questions about ARPA funds and Ohio libraries may be directed to Wendy Knapp, State Librarian of Ohio; Evan T. Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development; or Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Marketing & Communications Director. Questions specifically about statewide delivery services may be directed to Jamie Pardee.

For more information about ARPA and Ohio libraries visit https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/

The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce the second round of Metadata Mini-Grants. This grant will enable libraries to digitize and create new collections for the Digital Public Library of America. Applications are due by Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Through work with Ohio Digital Network, Ohio’s DPLA Hub, and support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, libraries can apply for up to $4,999 to remediate metadata for collections that have already been digitized and create new digital collections. Changes to the grant program this year include eligibility for all Ohio libraries, archives, or other cultural heritage institutions including current contributors to Ohio Digital Network, and an updated contract period of October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

DPLA brings digital collections from cultural heritage collections across the U.S. together in one place and makes them freely accessible to all. Libraries, archives, and museums in Ohio already contributes over 250,000 items to this national project, and with this grant, your organization can be a part of the project, too!
Register for an informational webinar to be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11 a.m.
Applications are due by 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

You can find more information and application instructions on the State Library’s website.


From the State Library The Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Awards and Perma-Bound are proud to offer the 2021 Perma-Bound Buckeye Book Award Grant. This book grant is designed to give more children and teens access to great books, provide them opportunities to be actively engaged in reading, and encourage them to use their votes to determine the next Buckeye Book Award winners. The application period is open until June 4, 2021. Librarians and educators who work with children in the grade ranges of K-12 in Ohio may apply for a set of books nominated for the 2021 Buckeye Book Awards in a grade category (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, or Teen). There will be 4 grant winners, one for each grade category. Each will receive three copies each of the top five nominees in their grade category, 15 books total, from Perma-Bound. Grant winners will be asked report back to the Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Award Council on their grant activities in fall 2021. Special consideration will be given to schools and organizations demonstrating financial need, or that serve economically distressed communities. Applications must be completed by June 4, 2021. Learn more and apply here: http://bcbookaward.info/grant/ Winners of the grant will be notified directly in mid-June and will be posted on the Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Award website. Questions can be directed to Stephanie Michaels at smichaels@library.ohio.gov. The Statewide Delivery Service System in Ohio is one of the premiere statewide multi-type resource sharing systems in the country. Unfortunately, it has been one of the many core library services affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address these challenges, the State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce that this statewide program will receive approximately $1,000,000 in support from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds received from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) late last month. "The Institute of Museum and Library Services provided guidance to State Library Administrative Agencies that the ARPA funds should have as broad a reach as possible, and be distributed to many types of libraries,” explained State Librarian Wendy Knapp. "We recognize this far-reaching service, which has a significant impact on the daily lives of so many across the state, is ideally-suited for the first of many initiatives that will be supported for Ohio’s libraries using ARPA funds." The State Library of Ohio manages and coordinates the Statewide Delivery System Service to support the sharing of physical books, DVDs, CDs, and other library materials to Ohio library users each year at 340 public, academic, and K-12 libraries in Ohio at more than 440 locations. With an annual average of more than 9 million library materials shared through this system, Ohio library patrons have access to an almost infinite number of materials. ARPA funding will be used to offset 30% of the cost of this vital service for libraries participating in Statewide Delivery from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. “The use of a centralized, dedicated courier system leads to robust resource sharing that saves libraries money,” expressed Knapp. “The total statewide spend for the service is over $3,000,000 per year. In contrast, mailing a single book (weighing one pound or less) through the United States Postal Service costs $2.75 to ship it one way. With an average of 9 million items sent to and from libraries, it would cost Ohio taxpayers at least $50,000,000 per year. In order to support this phenomenally efficient service that helped libraries serve their patrons even through the pandemic, and provide a small amount of relief to individual libraries that participate in the program for the upcoming budget year, the State Library of Ohio is proud to use ARPA funds to support this statewide program.” Join the ARPA-OH announcement list to receive news and information about American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) library initiatives and programs in Ohio supported through the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the State Library of Ohio. Questions about ARPA funds and Ohio libraries may be directed to Wendy Knapp, State Librarian of Ohio; Evan T. Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development; or Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Marketing & Communications Director. Questions specifically about statewide delivery services may be directed to Jamie Pardee. For more information about ARPA and Ohio libraries visit https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/ The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce the second round of Metadata Mini-Grants. This grant will enable libraries to digitize and create new collections for the Digital Public Library of America. Applications are due by Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Through work with Ohio Digital Network, Ohio’s DPLA Hub, and support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, libraries can apply for up to $4,999 to remediate metadata for collections that have already been digitized and create new digital collections. Changes to the grant program this year include eligibility for all Ohio libraries, archives, or other cultural heritage institutions including current contributors to Ohio Digital Network, and an updated contract period of October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. DPLA brings digital collections from cultural heritage collections across the U.S. together in one place and makes them freely accessible to all. Libraries, archives, and museums in Ohio already contributes over 250,000 items to this national project, and with this grant, your organization can be a part of the project, too! Register for an informational webinar to be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. Applications are due by 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. You can find more information and application instructions on the State Library’s website.
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