From OPLIN

State E-rate Coordinator Lorrie Germann will cover the new Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) order which provides additional funds for libraries to purchase connected devices (such as Wi-Fi hotspots and tablets) and broadband connections for use by patrons at locations other than a school or library. ECF is earmarked as E-rate funds, but differs from E-rate in important ways. Lorrie will provide an overview of the program rules and the latest information about how to seek funding for services for the coming funding year July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.
 
The webinar will be held Wednesday, June 9, 10:00 AM, and will be recorded for later viewing. Click to HERE to register.

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Some of the most difficult navigational terms that can appear on a library's website are the phrases used to refer to databases and digital media. For years, library staff have struggled to figure out what to call these. What makes the most sense to our patrons? There's little or no consistency between library sites, and patrons often don't know what these are, or how they might be different from one another.
 
In an effort to get an idea of how patrons think about these, we've constructed a very short survey. We're asking every Ohio public library to promote this survey to their patrons through the month of June.
 
What do I need to know?

• This survey is intended for PATRONS, not library staff
• The survey URL is https://oplin.ohio.gov/survey 
• The survey will be available until June 30th
• Results will be shared here on OPLIN LIST after we've collated the results in July
• We've provided some pre-made graphics (attached) to help with your promotion, or you're welcome to create your own

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