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?? Got stress? You're not alone...and neither are the teens in your life. Join us on April 1 for a demo with our partner Rosen Publishing to explore their award-winning Teen Health & Wellness database. From articles on mental health, nutrition, and life skills, to a calming virtual space, this platform provides vital information for teens (and those who support them). Plus, OhioNet members can learn about a special spring offer! ?? Register now and discover how to bring these valuable resources to your library: https://loom.ly/cLC-nbQ

Coming up soon! Join us on April 3 at 3 p.m. for "Resilience and You," a practical webinar for library staff in all roles and library types that coordinates trauma-informed care into a framework that can be used by anyone interacting with trauma survivors. ?? Webinar participants will learn three ways to help people feel safe and five key resilience factors that support both the communities you serve and yourself. Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/4ViSaJM

Don't miss out —?join us for Library and Archival Accessibility: A Practical Approach to Physical Accommodation on March 26! Creating an accessible space doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. Join Michelle Ganz, an experienced archivist and accessibility advocate, for a practical, real-world approach to improving physical accommodations in libraries and archives. ? Learn low-cost/no-cost accessibility solutions ? Get a step-by-step workflow to assess and implement accommodations ? Gain strategies for securing administrative buy-in (and what you can do right now) Learn more and register to attend: https://loom.ly/zOFMYtA

?? Library Meets Art Gallery ?? This month's OhioNet Member Highlights showcases the Becker Gallery at Otterbein University's Courtright Memorial Library! Discover how this unique space blends art and academics, creating new opportunities for engagement: https://loom.ly/CA6zONk

Coming up soon! Join us on April 3 at 3 p.m. for "Resilience and You," a practical webinar for library staff in all roles and library types that coordinates trauma-informed care into a framework that can be used by anyone interacting with trauma survivors. ?? Webinar participants will learn three ways to help people feel safe and five key resilience factors that support both the communities you serve and yourself. Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/4ViSaJM

?? Call for Proposals: OhioNet MakerFest ?? OhioNet invites library professionals to submit presentations for OhioNet MakerFest: A One-Day Summit for Library Makers + Makerspaces by April 7, 2025. This in-person event, hosted at the State Library of Ohio on June 18, 2025, will explore the ways libraries can establish, maintain and enhance making programs or makerspaces in their institutions. ?? Visit our blog post for submission guidelines and online submission form: https://loom.ly/5uFGsMk

Are you responsible for adding or updating records in your library’s catalog? ?? Don't miss our our upcoming webinar "Assessing Assigned Subject Headings" on March 20! Accurate and meaningful subject headings are essential to help your community members find what they need — attend this session to learn how to verify and assess the Library of Congress Subject Heading (LCSH) information you find in MARC format. ?? Webinar attendees will also have the opportunity to ?? - Explore the background and principles of the Library of Congress Subject Headings - Review common subject heading patterns and possible formats - Examine and search for Library of Congress Subject Heading Authority Records - Discover strategies and resources to learn more! ?? Learn more and register for this event: https://loom.ly/HgmZh28

?? New webinar —?join us for Library and Archival Accessibility: A Practical Approach to Physical Accommodation on March 26! Creating an accessible space doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. Join Michelle Ganz, an experienced archivist and accessibility advocate, for a practical, real-world approach to improving physical accommodations in libraries and archives. ? Learn low-cost/no-cost accessibility solutions ? Get a step-by-step workflow to assess and implement accommodations ? Gain strategies for securing administrative buy-in (and what you can do right now) Learn more and register to attend: https://loom.ly/zOFMYtA

Discover new ways to support community archives! ?? Join Dr. Harrison Apple on March 6 from 2-3 p.m. for "Community Archiving is an Enduring Activity." This webinar will share how creative approaches can bridge gaps in traditional archival methods and better serve unique community needs. Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/Hkrz0h0

10,520 visitors, 14 weeks, countless amazed faces! ?? Read about how the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library brought a world-class exhibition to rural Ohio in this month’s Member Highlight: https://loom.ly/AN50pC0