A Note From the
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For this week’s special edition newsletter, I am excited to highlight the NEO-RLS Rising Star, Shooting Star, and Advocacy Awards. As the June 30th deadline for nominations approaches, I encourage you to nominate those in your library who have made an impact this year. Whether you are acknowledging the coordinator of an exciting new library initiative, a fantastic library ambassador, or an influential mentor, these awards are a great way to show someone that you recognize the effort and passion they bring to their work each day. Award winners will be celebrated at the annual membership meeting in November. Nominate a star today by visiting the Awards page!
Continuing reading to find out how last year’s winners made an impact on their libraries and communities.
Have a great day! Ragan |
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| 2022 Winner Highlights
Rising Star Sarah Miller, Cataloging and Processing Assistant, Rocky River Public Library.
Sarah Miller has been with Rocky River Public Library since July 2017. In that time, Sarah has established ongoing book donations in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, has partnered with Aunt Flow to bring free organic menstrual products to library staff (which she hopes to expand to the public), and has offered book repair workshops to the public. “Sarah brings a positive attitude to daily work, to her interpersonal communication, and to both independent and team-oriented special projects. I anticipate she will find additional opportunities to shine in the future.”
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Shooting Star
Julia Shaheen, Manager, Literacy Services, Stark Library.
Julia Shaheen has held various positions since joining Stark Library in 2011. Julia's local leadership of various early literacy initiatives, like Trail Tales and Summer Fun School, have made a positive impact on children and their caregivers across Stark County. Julia is a Reimagining School Readiness Trainer and a member of the Ohio Ready to Read Task Force. She has continued to grow and develop through such programs as Groundwork Ohio and active involvement in Ohio Library Council committees.
“Julia is a role model with respect to the concept of “growth mindset” that is a key aspect of the Reimagining School Readiness framework and continues to pursue learning opportunities for personal and professional development.” |
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| Advocacy Award Winners
Dr. MaryAnn Harris, Trustee, East Cleveland Public Library.
Dr. Harris is an active member of the Friends of the East Cleveland Public Library. When attending community meetings, events, or activities she distributes flyers about library programs and services. She is an active member of NEO-RLS's Constitution and By-Laws Committee, as well as a passionate member of NEO-RLS's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Dr. Harris is a policy maker specializing in the collaboration of school, community, and library connections. |
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Sharon Fruchey, President, Friends of the Rocky River public Library.
In her time as President, Sharon Fruchey launched a lucrative annual membership drive and initiated a Corporate Sponsorship Program, both raising thousands of dollars for Library programming. The Friends of the RRPL presented the Library with their largest donation in their 50-year history under Ms. Fruchey's leadership. Perhaps most important of all, Ms. Fruchey has always been a positive voice for the library and goes out of her way to make sure that all Friends supporters understand how appreciated they are and how vital their contributions are to the meaningful community programs they support.
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| Friend or Foe?: Taming the AI Beast with the ACRL Framework When: 07 Jun 2023 2:00 PM, EDT
Where: Virtual, via Zoom
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been generating interest and media coverage recently, especially over the past few months with the widespread release of OpenAI's ChatGPT. How do we work with faculty to create writing and research assignments that encourage our students to critically engage with information? How can we harness these tools to create deeper learning, instead of futilely trying to outright ban their use? How should librarians and other teaching faculty approach information literacy and when these AI tools are becoming more commonplace? Click the event page for more information.
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