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It is the mission of ODL’s Office to assist public libraries across the state to expand and improve their services. The office also assists institutional libraries. To fulfill this mission the office provides: Consultation services Continuing education opportunities Computer and technology classes for libraries and patrons Summer reading materials and programming guidance Review of state aid compliance and administration of federal grant programs E-Rate assistance (USAC and OUSF) Website development Information to the ODL Board, the library community and the State Legislature to establish local library funding options and public library standards The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has funded many of the services that are provided by the Office of . Summer Reading, Certification, Continuing Education, Computer Lab Classes, and Edge are all services that would not be available if not for the federal funds received through IMLS. One of the division’s most visible services is the annual Summer Reading Program . Local librarians use materials and program ideas to encourage children and youth to continue reading, bridging the gap between school and summer break. For more information go to Library Consulting Services . Resources for Librarians OKPLS Website Resources How-Tos and Solutions The WordPress codex has what you need to know about WordPress from using themes and plugins to troubleshooting and FAQs. Beaver Builder Knowledge Base is a good resource for Beaver Builder plugin/theme users. Lynda.com has useful tutorials on WordPress Essentials. The Help link within WordPress can help you find solutions. When you are logged in and have your dashboard pulled up, look for Help in the top right hand corner of your screen. 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Costs may be involved American Library Association ALA Online Learning ALA Online Learning Offerings ALA Publishing includes: Booklist Publications (including Booklist, Book Links, and Booklist Online); ALA Editions, including ALA TechSource; ALA Digital Reference, including Guide to Reference and RDA; ALA Graphics; and American Libraries magazine and associated electronic products. American Association of School Librarians (AASL) - Learning Library Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC ): free and open live webinars, archived webinars for members only. Office for Diversity, Literacy & Outreach Services (OFD) : continuing education online learning opportunities designed to assist diversity advocates with personal leadership and organizational planning. The Diversity Leadership Online series provides the foundation for a culture of responsible diversity leadership within the profession. Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) : webinars and online learning programs provide knowledge and practical advice for librarians and members of the general public who want to learn more about Speakers provide information and resources on a variety of intellectual freedom topics including; censorship, banned books, advocacy, privacy, internet filtering and access to resources. Public Library Association (PLA) : on-demand webinars (free and cost) Turning the Page : curriculum - Supporting Libraries, Strengthening Communities! Whether you are planning an advocacy training for your public library or library system or you are a seasoned library advocate looking for ideas and inspiration, this site offers an advocacy training curriculum and resources that can help. The training curriculum is designed for the public library community – librarians, library directors, library staff, and partners – to help effectively advocate for funding, policies, and other support that will allow libraries to continue to meet the needs of their communities. The curriculum and the other resources on this site are free to use and to share. PPO’s Programming Librarian : webinars - online resource center, for programming ideas,...