Ohio Public Library Information Network

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Ohio Public Library Information Network

Formation	June 12, 1996 (June 12, 1996)
Purpose	provide Internet services to Ohio public libraries for use by Ohioans
Headquarters	2323 West Fifth Ave, Suite 130, Columbus, Ohio 43204-4897
Region served	Ohio
Director	Don Yarman
Staff	5
Website	OPLIN

The Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) is a state agency that provides Internet access to the 251 Ohio public libraries for use by the residents of Ohio. OPLIN also provides Ohioans with free home access to high-quality, subscription research databases.^[1]

OPLIN's purpose is to ensure that all Ohioans have equal access to information, regardless of its format or location. This information includes Ohio public library resources; regional, state, and federal resources; and electronic information resources.

OPLIN is established by the Ohio Revised Code section 3375.64^[2] as an independent agency within the State Library of Ohio. OPLIN is governed by an eleven-member Board of Trustees, who are appointed by the State Library Board and may serve no more than two consecutive, three-year terms.