[PL-Directors] Final Reminder: State Library Now Accepting Letters of Interest for Edge Initiative Participation in 2014

[Darci Hanning]

Greetings!

We still have a few openings left for the preview phase of the Edge Initiative for 2014. By completing the self-assessment (2-4 hours of time), you will have receive an evaluation and have access to additional training, tools, and resources to help you identify and achieve goals based on the Edge benchmarks. Access to all this will remain free until the end of 2014.

Please see below for additional information and if interested, email me with a letter of interest by May 10.


[EdgeLogo]The Oregon State Library has fifteen openings for public libraries to participate in the next phase of the national launch of the Edge Initiative<http://www.libraryedge.org/about-edge>. Public libraries may submit a letter of interest via email to Darci Hanning<mailto:darci.hanning at state.or.us> by the May 10th (extended from the original April 30th deadline). The Edge Toolkit<http://www.libraryedge.org/toolkit> has been designed to assist public libraries in meeting their individual demands and challenges of providing technology and technology services in alignment with community priorities and to plan for future technology needs.
Participating libraries will be expected to register online in May and complete the 2-4 hour technology assessment for their library (including any branches) by July 31st.

Cheers,
Darci
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Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR  97301
503-378-2527 darci.hanning at state.or.us<mailto:darci.hanning at state.or.us>


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