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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 23/10/2025

If your Ohio public library is starting security planning from scratch, this webinar is for you. "Starting a Security Plan: ORC 9.64 for Public Libraries" Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. Register: events.library.ohio.gov/calendar/ceo...

An unlocked padlock sitting on a typed page of code.

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 01/04/2025

OPLIN is proud to announce a sweet strategic partnership. Learn more here: www.oplin.ohio.gov/about/jokes/...

A pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream with the title "Bits & Chips." A scoop of vanilla ice cream, embedded with computer circuit pieces, is shown on the front of the pint.

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 05/03/2025

Literary Reference Source contains reliable information on thousands of authors and their works across all literary genres and time periods, including literary criticism, plot summaries, book reviews, author biographies, and more. FREE for Ohio residents! ohioweblibrary.org/literary

A stack of books. Text reads Literary Reference Source: EBSCO

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 04/02/2025

The Sanborn Maps were originally created for assessing fire insurance liability in urbanized areas in the United States. Our collection includes over 40,000 detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962. ohioweblibrary.org/sanborn

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 14/01/2025

The next issue of the OPLIN Circuit is underway and should be released in just a few days. Are you subscribed? We say stuff you should probably know about. oplin.ohio.gov/circuit

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 15/10/2024

Residents of Ohio have FREE access to Points of View Resource Center from EBSCO. It has resources that present multiple sides of an issue. Better understand controversial issues like election misinformation, global warming & more. Try it here: ohioweblibrary.org/db/ebsco-vie... #OhioLibraries

Several cars trapped in a flooded Florida neighborhood

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 26/09/2024

Every year on September 25, teachers and parents worldwide read a picture book (or many!) to celebrate National Open the Magic Day. Picture books are for everyone: what's your favorite? #NationalOpenTheMagicDay #oplin #OhioLibraries #PictureBooks #reading

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 25/09/2024

OPLIN is nothing if not about tech, so we asked ourselves which technologies we find intriguing. Jessica, OPLIN's Technology Projects Manager, says: "The reverse cloud migration back to on-premises management." #technology #oplin #OhioLibraries #CloudComputing [Image created with Craiyon.ai]

A server comes hurtling down from the clouds towards Earth

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 20/09/2024

We know that library staff have even less time to manage their websites. OPLIN's Webkits offer a host of options for little investment of time and funds. You can learn more at oplin.ohio.gov/webkit or chat with us live at support/oplin.org. #oplin #OhioLibraries #WebDesign #PublicLibraries

https://oplin.ohio.gov/webkit OPLIN webkits easy to manage and professional websites, specifically for public libraries

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 29/08/2024

Ohio public libraries: you get this for FREE. Configuring Cisco Umbrella as your library's public DNS servers improves security by filtering malicious domains. Learn how to get started (www.oplin.ohio.gov/opendns #oplin #ohiolibraries #CiscoUmbrella #FreeStuff

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 28/08/2024

Back-to-school prep also includes having your study and research sources ready. Lucky for you, as an Ohio student, you get *free* access to Explora Primary Schools! What's not to like? (Yeah, okay, maybe school.) ohioweblibrary.org/db/ebsco-exp... #BackToSchool #homework #OhioLibraries #oplin

A variety of scientific items such as a microscope and varied-size beakers filled with colorful liquids. A chalboard with graphs and drawings of crystals is in the background.

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 22/08/2024

The OPLIN staff was asked what gadget they missed the most from days of yore. Laura, our Library Services Manager, pines for her original PC. Yes, it really did use a cassette recorder to load programs. When it worked. #OldTechnology (Image from spectrum.ieee.org/the-consumer...)

A Radio Shack computer from the early 1980s, with a keyboard and attached cassette recorder.

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 15/08/2024

Do you care about your library's patrons? (Silly question, of course you do.) So, why aren't you doing more to protect their data? OPLIN's Mask helps protect patron information from spying digital eyes (And it's FREE for Ohio public libraries!) oplin.ohio.gov/services/aut...

A masquerade mask laid flat on a gold sparkly background. Caption reads Libraries, it's time MASK. https://oplin.ohio.gov/services/authentication

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 14/08/2024

The OPLIN staff was asked what gadget they missed the most from days of yore. Vince, OPLIN's Network Support Specialist, said: " I'm fond of a candle stick phone with a rotary dial." (This seems a little sus, as Vince is not that old.) (Image from oldphoneworks.com/.../automati...)

A vintage candlestick-style telephone with a rotary dial

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 06/08/2024

It's National Social Engineering Day. That doesn't mean you should go *do* it, just be aware it's a thing. Behave yourselves, because our Technology Project Manager, Jessica, has enough security headaches without your shenanigans. #SocialEngineeringDay #cybersecurity

An unknown person in a blue shirt holding a cell phone while pressing virutal lock button shown in front of them in a digital style

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 10/07/2024

We asked the OPLIN staff: "If you could invite anyone to a live chat/Q&A session with OPLIN, who would it be?" Laura's answer: "Douglas Adams, author of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I bet he'd have some great and humorous insights about the current state of technology." #DontPanic

Book cover of the original edition of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 08/07/2024

Concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. (Also covers US states and Canadian provinces.) ohioweblibrary.org/db/culturegr... #culture #OhioLibraries

African woman in a color dress swirling in a dance, surrounded by a street crowd

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 03/07/2024

Libraries, take note. The tech *doesn't* come first in the process. #libraries #oplin #OhioLibraries #quotes #technology

You've got to start with the customer experience and work backwards to the technology. You can't start with the technology and try to figure out where you're going to sell it.

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 21/06/2024

Patron privacy is an essential tenet in libraries. When they access a research database--ANY research database--why not make it safer for your library's patrons? OPLIN does this for you for *free.* Hit us up. www.oplin.ohio.gov/services/aut... #oplin #ohiolibraries #authentication #PatronPrivacy

Octopus wearing a mask. Caption reads Protect Your patrons We help mask their data to protect their privacy. https://www.oplin.ohio.gov/services/authentication

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 13/06/2024

How often do you ask yourself this question? Well, you should. And this will help you actually answer it. (As long as you're in Ohio. We can't help you with, say, Hawaii.) tree.oplin.org #trees #tree #ohio #OhioLibraries #oplin #QuestionsYouShouldBeAsking

A tree with red apples on a hill. Caption reads What Tree is It?

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 05/06/2024

Today's National Day is about making the decision to accept failure and start over, from scratch. www.nationaldaycalendar.com/.../national.... #nationalstartoverday2024 #failurequotes

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 04/06/2024

Want to learn more? You chat with us directly at support.oplin.org

Are you ready to send SMS notifications to patrons? Talk to us. We do this for FREE for Ohio public libraries.

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 12/04/2024

If computers could read our minds, that would be absolutely frightening...but we bet it would cut waaay back on IT support calls. #technology #computers #oplin #ohiolibraries #itsupport

"Computers are good at following instructions, but not at reading your mind." Donald Knuth

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 27/03/2024

Is your library properly set up for DMARC? Why does it even need this? Because it's darned important, that's why. This (very) short explanation may help. And contact us if you need some assistance. (Video created with assistance from AI) #DMARC #oplin #ohiolibraries #security #email #PayAttention

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 14/03/2024

How many digits can you recite? (C'mon, you know at least 3.) #piday #piday2024 #math #oplin #ohiolibraries

Happy Pi Day Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1 and 4 are the first three significant digits of pi

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 07/03/2024

SMS notifications for patrons. For *free* for Ohio public libraries. #OhioLibraries #oplin #LibrariesTransform

Are you ready to send SMS notifications to your patrons? Talk to us. We do this for free for Ohio public libraries.

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 05/03/2024

The OPLIN staff was asked what their favorite video game of all time is. OPLIN's Digital Resource Manager, Christine Morris, told us it was Pac-Man, all the way. #videogames #pacman #oplin #oplinlibraries #ohiolibraries

A screenshot from the game Pac-Man showing the maze screen with four multicolor ghosts and the main Pac-Man character.

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 16/02/2024

"What did you think was cool when you were young, but isn't cool now? " Vince Riley, OPLIN's Network Support, says: "What was cool when I was a kid were SNOW DAYS! As an adult who has to clear the snow off the car, shovel the driveway, and then drive to do adult things, it isn't cool now."

A snowplow pushing a lot of snow down a city street while people stand by and watch

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 08/02/2024

The OPLIN staff was asked "What did you think was cool when you were young, but isn't cool now? " Christine Morris, our Digital Services Manger, replied "Metallic blue eyeliner." It might be making a comeback though? #oplin #ohiolibraries #makeup #nostalgic

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 11/01/2024

We get too many phone calls from libraries that have no idea that their domains have expired and/or how to get into their domain registrar to renew them 😬

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 04/01/2024

We pretty much run the world. Or, so we've been told 😏 #tech #oplin #ohiolibraries #quote

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OPLIN @oplin.ohio.gov · 08/12/2023

There's a special day for those hard-working coders that create tools out of the goodness of their hearts. #shareware #sharewareday #oplin #ohiolibraries

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