We're having those federal funds, having the support of the
the staff at IMLS to answer any questions or give guidance and I
think is a testament to the fact that IMLS is a true partner in
this process.
I am looking forward to developing some new grant
initiatives with the support of the state librarian and our LSTA
coordinator around the concept of telehealth.
Ohio has 29 designated Appalachian counties along the
Ohio River corridor and the pandemic really spotlighted
their lacking health access.
But it really did show that, hey, if you have reliable
connectivity and the devices to make it happen, you can access
big city doctors in a more rural setting, in the privacy of your
own home or at the local library.
I can't think I am less enough for the role that they play in
SLA and I look forward to where the future takes all of us.