Learning Objectives

• Understand the four services INFOhio provides for Ohio schools.

INFOhio's Four Major Services

Digital Content

INFOhio's digital resources include a collection of high-quality content, provided at no cost to Ohio’s schools. Many of the INFOhio resources are funded in part by a federal IMLS Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant through the State Library of Ohio. Additional funding is provided by the Libraries Connect Ohio partners: INFOhio, OhioLINK, and OPLIN. INFOhio's resources include full text journals and magazines, eBooks, primary source documents, biographies, encyclopedia articles, streaming digital videos, diagrams, and more—selected to support Ohio’s Learning Standards. INFOhio's collection of digital content is easily accessible, 24/7, to every Ohio PreK-12 student, teacher, and parent, from any internet-connected device in the classroom, at home, or on the go.

Learn more about our digital content from our Teach & Learn with INFOhio: Digital Resources for a Digital Age flyers.

Web Tools

INFOhio has developed free online instructional tools including Book Nook, Research 4 Success, and IWonder to support the use of digital content and to help students learn and grow. These tools support blended and project-based learning initiatives while helping educators prepare students for future success. 

PD & Support

Cost-effective technical and instructional professional development and support is available from INFOhio. INFOhio Campus is the home of INFOhio's flexible and personalized training. Through INFOhio trainings and professional development, Ohio educators learn how to use INFOhio's digital content and web tools, integrate technology, and adopt strategies that support curriculum and positively impact student learning.

Library Software

INFOhio offers a library services platform (LSP) that makes it easy for school library staff to manage their school assets and their patrons. INFOhio supports library automation for more than 2,000 Ohio schools, serving nearly 1.1 million students statewide. Through the LSP, Ohio’s students and educators have online access to millions of print and digital items. The online catalog is the part of the service that students and teachers use to find books and other resources in their school library. This is a contracted service through each Ohio Information Technology Center (ITC).

Reflecting on Your Learning

Answer these questions based on what you learned in the past two lessons.

1. Does your school library use INFOhio's LSP? Meet with your librarian to talk about how you can learn more about the INFOhio LSP.
2. What is one thing you learned that you didn't already know about INFOhio and that you think will be helpful for you as you use the website and its resources?
3. What is your ITC? Research the agency using their website. What services do they provide for your district?