OPLIN has a limited ability to sponsor events, professional development opportunities and training for the Ohio public library community. We cannot provide assistance for training or events outside OPLIN's core mission; however, OPLIN wishes to encourage and foster development by others of workshops, training and events that relate to OPLIN services and projects. For events of that type, OPLIN may supply direct financial assistance, equipment donation, or some specific service, such as providing connectivity and access for the event.
OPLIN will expect clear recognition and possibly complementary attendance in exchange for sponsorship. Details can be negotiated. No invoice can be paid until after the event.
OPLIN may sometimes seek a training provider to create training on our behalf. In such cases a fee is negotiated with the provider to create curriculum and materials, and possibly to actually present the training; a contract will spell out the terms of that activity. Any material created for OPLIN becomes the property of OPLIN who will make it freely available to Ohio public library staff members as circumstances dictate.
Adopted by the OPLIN Board on April 9, 2004; revised April 8, 2016