A Note From the
Continuing Education Coordinator
I am excited to announce our new Library Bootcamp webinar series! This series is designed for newcomers to the library field who are interested in learning more about the foundations of the profession. We hope that these webinars will help illuminate potential career options, as well as offer onboarding and training solutions for area libraries.
The series kicks off on September 13th with Foundational Principles of Library Science presented by Jeff Regensburger, Library Consultant and LSTA Coordinator at the State Library of Ohio. Participants will learn about the foundational tenets of library service in this webinar, including equitable access and intellectual freedom. On September 21st, I will be presenting Library Operations, which will explore the various functions of departments typically found in public libraries and how they work together, with an emphasis on how to pair soft skills with suitable positions in the field. On October 4th, Don Boozer, Manager of the Literature Department and Homebound Services at Cleveland Public Library, will be presenting Refresh & Reboot: Leveling Up Your Reference Interview & Information Searching Skills. Attendees of this webinar will gain practical searching skills to apply within any information-searching environment, as well as how to conduct a thorough reference interview.
Stay tuned for more Library Bootcamp webinars later in 2023. Have a great day! Jeff |
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August and September Will Be Here Soon, Register Today! August
Empowering Communities: Social Workers in Libraries Tuesday, 8/1/2023
You’ve Got Mail: Using Reference Mail Services to Reach Justice-Involved Individuals Wednesday, 8/2/2023 Curiosity - The Secret Sauce Tuesday, 8/8/2023 Internal Customer Service: It's More than Just Being Nice! Wednesday, 8/9/2023 Marketing and Graphic Design for Libraries Includes Public Relations and Marketing Networking Meeting Tuesday 8/15/2023 Public Relations and Marketing Virtual Networking Meeting Tuesday 8/15/2023 Working Towards Equity Wednesday, 8/16/2023 MeckTech: Lessons Learned Through Digital Equity Initiatives Thursday, 8/17/2023 Boosting Your Leadership Self Confidence Tuesday, 8/22/2023 Mental Health First Aid Wednesday, 8/23/2023 Day for Public Service-Warren Thursday, 8/24/2023 September Safe Space - LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Training
Wednesday, 9/6/2023 Mark Your Calendar Registration Coming Soon
Youth Adapted & Inclusive Programming: What is the Difference and How Do I Do It?
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Library Bootcamp: Foundational Principles of Library Service Wednesday, 9/13/2023 Human Resource and Fiscal Officer -Online Via Zoom
Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-In-person Friday, 9/15/2023
Strategies for Outreach to Marginalized Populations Wednesday, 9/20/2023
Library Bootcamp: Library Operations Thursday, 9/21/2023
Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting- Focused on Facilities Maintenance Thursday, 9/21/2023 Academic Library Directors In-Person Networking Meeting Friday, 9/22/2023 |
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| Make your voice heard in your Regional Library System!
We invite you to volunteer for one of our Board Committees or Advisory Groups. Contact Ragan Snead by August 29th if you have questions or are interested in volunteering. We would love to have you join us!
Join us in welcoming our new dues-paying members for 2023-2024! Oberlin Public Library Holden Forests & Gardens Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus |
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| The Louisville Public Library needs your help to win an Organization Endowment Fund at Stark Community Foundation!
Vote for us once each day of the Six for 60: Endowment Fund Challenge, through Aug 10, 2023.
Anyone can vote once per email each day for their nonprofit of choice. Votes are submitted through the voting page on Stark Community Foundation’s website, and each vote will be verified through a confirmation link sent to the voter’s email. Be sure to confirm your vote each day! VOTE HERE
When the voting period ends, the organization in each category with the most votes will receive $10,000 in seed money to establish an Organization Endowment Fund. An Organization Endowment Fund with the Foundation would provide us with long-term financial security and support our mission for years to come.
Submit your vote and support the Louisville Public Library today! |
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Teen Science Café (TSC) is an out-of-school-time program where teens and STEM experts collaborate on presentations and hands-on activities which explore science topics in-depth. Cafés are as unique as the communities they serve, and are led by teens for teens with sponsorship of an adult leader. Cafés are easy to start; no prior experience with STEM is needed. Many libraries host TSC, as well as museums, nature centers, afterschool programs, and other places where teens can congregate and be welcome. Cafés are typically run about 1.5 hours, once per month during the school year.
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The Art Resources Transfer (A.R.T.) Library Program invites you to place an order of free art books for your library, if you have not done so in the past year. The A.R.T. Library Program has 350+ titles in stock, including 25 new additions and old favorites. They recently launched two box sets of free art books for public libraries, schools, and prisons. They are structured around two topics: the artist Keith Haring, and the field of Architecture.
________________________________________________________________________________ The State Library of Ohio has extended the deadline to apply to July 31, to apply for a Metadata Mini-Grant The grant may be used to digitize and create new collections for the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). Applications are due by Friday, July 31, 2023. Click this link to view this article in its entirety. |
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