A Note From the
Executive Director

At our Board of Trustees meeting in July, we began forming our Board Committees and Advisory Groups. In addition to trustees, we also invite volunteers from the NEO-RLS membership. Below you will find answers to some of the most FAQs regarding participation.  

• Volunteering is open to all! This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and we welcome library staff from all levels. 
  
  
• We ask volunteers to commit to at least one year, up to three years, for continuity and broader perspectives. 
   
• Meetings are usually held twice per year with the exception of the Finance Committee which meets four times annually.  
  
  
• Board Committee meetings are held in person and Advisory Groups meet virtually. 
  
  
• We ask that volunteers actively attend meetings, review materials, and engage in discussions.  

For a complete list of available opportunities, visit the Board Committee and Advisory Groups pages.  

If you have any additional questions or you would like to volunteer, please contact me at ragan.snead@neo-rls.org. I look forward to collaborating with you! 

Have a great day! 

Ragan 

September and October Continuing Education

September

Safe Space - LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Training

Wednesday, 9/6/2023

Youth Adapted & Inclusive Programming: What is the Difference and How Do I Do It?

Tuesday, 9/12/2023

Library Bootcamp: Foundational Principles of Library Service

Wednesday, 9/13/2023

Strategies for Outreach to Marginalized Populations

Wednesday, 9/20/2023

Library Bootcamp: Library Operations

Thursday, 9/21/2023

October

Recognizing Bias

Tuesday, 10/3/2023

Library Boot Camp: Refresh & Reboot: Leveling Up Your Reference Interview & Information Searching Skills

Wednesday, 10/4/2023

2023 Staff Development Day

10/9/2023

Practical Budget Management: How to Avoid Disaster, Make Smart Moves, Report Responsibly, and Stress Less About your Budget!

Wednesday, 10/11/2023

Staying Current & Assisting Library Patrons through Rapid Technological Changes

Thursday, 10/12/2023

Day for Public Service-Avon Lake

Wednesday, 10/18/2023

Inclusive Decision-Making: Navigating DEI Challenges for Effective Systems Change and Personal Growth

Tuesday, 10/24/2023

Mark Your Calendar for Back to Book XXII
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Building a Resilient Workforce and a Networking Event for Directors, Deputy Directors, & Admin Teams

Thursday, 10/26/2023

Directors/Deputy Directors Virtual Networking Meeting

Thursday, 10/26/2023

Did You Know You Have Access to a CE Report for your Entire Library? 
If you are the director of your library, you have access to a continuing education report for your system.  This will include the title and date of the workshop, the cost, who attended and the number of credit hours.  You may access this report when you login to your account.  It is located on the Dashboard which in on the left side of your screen towards the middle.  There you will see Billing Information and the Account History.  Account History will produce this report.  For questions feel free to contact Melissa Lattanzi. 

Dashboard

User Information
   Change Contact/Profile Info
   Change Username/Password

Billing Info
   Library Status/Billing Info
   Voucher Balance Report
   Account History
   Pay Membership Dues/Fees

My Events
   View Attendees from Past Events
   My Invitations
   My Transcript

Admin Permissions
   End Masquerade - Log back into your personal account

Registration is now open for Teen Think Tank, Friday, September 15, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm at the Liberty Branch of the Delaware County District Library (7468 Steitz Rd, Powell).

Going strong twice a year since 2013, Teen Think Tank is a librarian-led event and a great opportunity for teen librarians to get together and share ideas, insights, and opinions. The goal is for you to leave with at least one new contact and a handful of new ideas for programs, decorations, crafts, books, and more. Expect a lot of hands-on opportunities so you get to try games, make crafts, etc. - all ideas and experiences you can take back to your library.

To keep the registration fee a nice even $0.00, lunch is on your own.  You can bring your lunch, have food delivered, or go eat out at a nearby restaurant.  No snacks or lunches will be provided.

Check out the agenda for the day and register here: http://www.teenthinktank.net/

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The latest Collaborative Summer Library Program newsletter is packed with useful info and opportunities, from an invitation to share videos and photos from your library’s summer programming for Read with Jenna social media, to news about improved t-shirt options for 2024! 

Read it here or sign up to receive the CSLP newsletter in your inbox each month.

Please note that the summer survey described in the CSLP newsletter is separate from and does not replace the Ohio SLP Evaluation Survey. Summer library program administrators are welcome to complete both.

ALAO Conference Attendance Grant Opportunities!
Deadline to submit application is Friday, Aug. 4

ALAO is committed to supporting professional development and encouraging participation in its annual conference.  For the upcoming 49th ALAO Annual Conference we have expanded our grant program opportunities to include:

• *NEW* - Two award opportunities (one for an attendee and one for a presenter) for Technical Services Staff for our pilot TEDSIG/NOTSL Technical Services Conference Grant
• Two award opportunities for our Support Staff Conference Grant
• Two award opportunities for our Student Conference Grant
  
  

The application deadline for these grants is Friday, August  4, 2023.  Recipients will be notified about award decisions by August 11, 2023.

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