Ohio's libraries are apart of an initiative to learn how patrons use technology and the internet and find where connectivity is lacking. This information will be used by the state when deciding how to invest the funds coming from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act.
If you would like to take the survey, click here! It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
More information from the Toledo-Lucas County Library about this process and more listening sessions can be found below and on their website.
In February 2023, Toledo Lucas County Public Library was named the Northwest Ohio Regional Digital Inclusion Alliance lead (RDIA) by BroadbandOhio. Given the passage of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, the State of Ohio will be creating a “State Digital Equity Plan” that will be submitted to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which will inform them on how and where to make key technology or broadband investments in Ohio/our region.
In working with Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development, we will be hosting the following community listening sessions in this 22-county footprint…
Clyde/Sandusky County Listening Session
May 9, 2023
Clyde Public Library, 222 W Buckeye St, Clyde, OH 43410
- 2-2:45 p.m. | Government Entities and Elected Officials
- 3-3:45 p.m. | Businesses and Economic Development Leaders
- 4-4:45 p.m. | Community Groups and Local Nonprofits
- 5:30-6:15 p.m. | General Community Members and Concerned Citizens
Sidney/Shelby County Listening Session
May 16, 2023
Amos Memorial Public Library, 230 E. North Street, Sidney, OH 45365
- 2-2:45 p.m. | Government Entities and Elected Officials
- 3-3:45 p.m. | Businesses and Economic Development Leaders
- 4-4:45 p.m. | Community Groups and Local Nonprofits
- 5:30-6:15 p.m. | General Community Members and Concerned Citizens
Paulding/Paulding County Listening Session
May 23, 2023
Paulding County Economic Development Inc., 101 E. Perry Street, Paulding OH 45879
- 4-5:15 p.m. | Business, Economic Development, Nonprofit, and Government Leaders
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. | General Community Members and Concerned Citizens
Toledo Lucas County Public Library is one of five regions conducting this work in Ohio.
Audience
Adults