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Live in Akron? Request a Speaker!

mandy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:27:13 +0000

Be sure to take a look at Citizen’s for the library’s future 2010 levy website.(Akron-Summit County Public Library). In addition to many fine features, including a levy events calendar, downloadable bookmarks, an interactive branch map and more, they have a request form for speakers. This is an excellent way to get the word out to community groups about the library’s importance. So, if you live in the greater Akron area, think about requesting a speaker for your PTA, Lions Club, or other organization!

New Features Added

mandy — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:13:33 +0000

Hello all,

As you can see from the site, we have finished the basic remodel of saveohiolibraries.com.

New features include:

• New layout: keeping the blog format which was popular on the survey.
• May and November Levies information (we’ll continue updating this section as more information is available)
• New graphics
• Email and Text message alerts (in addition to RSS)

We will be working on adding additional content to the side especially:
• Updated interactive map of libraries on the ballot.
• Information on how statewide funding of libraries works.
• Social Media links to libraries’ levy campaigns.

New SaveOhioLibraries page, more libraries to save.

mandy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:04:29 +0000

Hello all,

Please excuse our dust as we complete our remodel of saveohiolibraries.com. We’ve heard your thoughts and concerns through our survey and are hard at work to bring you the best website possible. We should have all new library levies listed soon. Thank you for your patience.
-Mandy

Action Needed on HB 318 – Contact Senators Now!

mandy — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:49:59 +0000

Important Message from Lynda Murray, OLC Director of Government and Legal Services:
Many of us had hoped that we could quietly negotiate a resolution to HB 318 – the latest legislative effort to balance the state’s biennial budget. That now appears to be impossible. HB 318 would have to become law by Dec. 31, and there are only two more scheduled Senate sessions – on Tues., Dec. 15, and Wed., Dec. 16.
So, it is time for us to join those who represent higher education, K-12 education, health and human services, local governments, children’s services, and all the others who realize that this inaction by the Ohio Senate, if not reversed, will result in further cuts that will dramatically impact Ohio’s ability to recover from this economy – including additional cuts to already devastated public libraries.
This is not just about Save Ohio Libraries; this is about Save Ohio. I would like to reactivate our grassroots network immediately, and for a short period of time. Our focus is the Ohio Senate, both parties. Libraries should include links to Senate contacts in their e-mails. I believe our message is as follows (certainly feel free to modify it):
There is an important proposal before the Ohio Senate that requires immediate action. This proposal would postpone the final cut in the state income tax. Although this proposal means that Ohioans will not pay any more state income taxes than they did in 2009, it will provide enough money to the state to balance the budget next year.
Cuts in Ohio ’s budget have already been severe. Public libraries are only one example but, as you know, most libraries have had to cut hours, lay off staff, close branches, reduce materials, and a variety of other measures that have limited your access to important library services. This is also true of local governments that have experienced cuts for police and fire and other essential services. No one has gone unaffected by the state’s budget cuts.
Without Senate support of HB 318, more cuts to libraries and other important services are on the way. This bill must pass before the Ohio Senate is scheduled to adjourn on December 16.
Remember the focus of this message should be the Ohio Senate. The Ohio House and the Governor are already in support of HB 318. This is not a tax increase, only a postponement of the final cut to the state income tax.

New Stuff: Coin Flipper

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:44:33 +0000

If you happen to not have a coin in this economy while also needing to make a life decision about something, you could do worse than to consider using the Coin Flipper.

Dot Org Redirects to Dot Net

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:17:01 +0000

Previously, Arcania Dot Net and Arcania Dot Org lead to different pages. Now, both domains will point to Dot Net.

The unaffiliated website Arcania Dot Com will continue to manufacture and sell bedpan washers.

Arcania Redesign Is Now Live

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:53:46 +0000

You should feel welcome to take a look at the new site if you so desire. You may also consider adding the new feed to your feedreader.

We’re remodeling!

mandy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:48:59 +0000

Please take this survey to share your thoughts on the content of the new saveohiolibraries.com site

Paranormal Activity – I Am 138 Movie Reviews

I AM 138 New Movie Reviews — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:54:35 +0000

Waltz With Bashir – I Am 138 Movie Reviews

I AM 138 New Movie Reviews — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:54:34 +0000