A Note From the
Executive Director
At the NEO-RLS Membership Meeting, we had the honor of celebrating the remarkable achievements of the nominees for the 2022-2023 NEO-RLS Awards. These outstanding individuals have showcased unwavering dedication and excellence in their roles, significantly enriching the library community in profound ways. Rising Star Nominees: - Kathy Bennett, Director, Columbiana Public Library
- Bailey Brotz, Mobile Services Librarian, Madison Public Library
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Keith Freund, Adult Services Librarian - Culture & Audiovisual Division, Akron-Summit County Public Library
- Amy Galluch, Children’s Manager, Cuyahoga Falls Library
- Gregory Hatch, Curator and Historical Librarian, Rocky River Public Library
- AJ Petro, Adult Services Coordinator, Kingsville Public Library
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Mike Souza, Librarian, North Canton Public Library
Shooting Star Award Nominees: - Jennifer Harmon, Community Engagement Director, Elyria Public Library
- Melissa Harrington, Head of Youth Services, Huron Public Library
- Summer Salem, Operations Project Coordinator, Cleveland Public Library
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Amber Salmon, Adult Services Librarian - Business, Government & Science Division, Akron-Summit County Public Library
- Leigh White, Assistant Manager, Pickaway County Library
Advocacy Award Nominees: - Friends of East Cleveland Public Library
- Kathleen Kling, President, Stark Main Friends of the Library
Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to these phenomenal nominees. To learn more about the NEO-RLS Award, visit the awards page on our website. Nominations for 2023-2024 will open in April 2024. To discover our Award winners and delve into their inspiring stories, read on! Have a great day! Ragan |
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| REMINDER: Letters of Intent
Thank you to all of those who have returned your 2024-2025 Letter of Intent! We ask that LOI are returned by December 31st, 2023 so that we can begin planning our budget for the next fiscal year. We appreciate your support! _______________________________________________________________________
Last Minute HR/FO Networking Meeting Focused on Issue 2
Wednesday, December 13th at 10:00 am From Your Desktop
Join Kastner Westman & Wilkins attorneys Michael Karst and Mike Tontillo on this timely, FREE, one-hour networking workshop explaining how the passage of Issue 2 affects public libraries and what they can still do to regulate marijuana in the workplace. This is a great opportunity for interactive dialogue about how to manage the workplace as marijuana becomes more available to the public.
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Ryan Dowd's next live training is Bed Bugs: How to Prevent and Handle Outbreaks When: December 14 at 2 p.m. ET Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4316469293825/WN_uLOZxBPyQvewk0yv1ONrmQ#/registration
Webinar Topics Covered: - This training will cover:
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How to do a complete visual inspection.
- The 6 steps for eradication (including when to steam, freeze, vacuum, or use the dryer).
- Special tips for libraries, inspecting beds, receiving donations and how to not bring them home from work.
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A special bonus section on how to inspect your hotel rooms!
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| Applications for the 2024 Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians (NOTSL) Scholarships are now being accepted. Applications for the 2024 Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians (NOTSL) Scholarships are now being accepted. Scholarship(s) will be awarded at the discretion of the NOTSL Scholarship Committee, not to exceed $1500, depending upon need and number of applicants.
Applicants must either be currently working in an Ohio library in a professional, paraprofessional, or support position in a technical services area, or be students (residing or studying in Ohio) currently taking coursework in librarianship. The content of the proposed educational activity must relate to technical services, cataloging, serials, acquisitions, preservation, processing or management of technical services. Typically funded activities can include costs for workshops, conferences, coursework, and professional meetings, but not training required by an employer. Applicants must specify dates, the nature and the cost of the proposed activity in order for the NOTSL Scholarship Committee to properly determine eligibility and the allocation of funds.
Scholarship funds should be spent one year from the date they are received. Once the educational activity is complete, scholarship winners will submit a brief summary of their activities, which will be posted on the NOTSL web page. The deadline for submissions is January 16, 2024, and recipients will receive notification no later than February 29, 2024. For more information and to apply, please use the submission form.
Please send questions to Jody Perkins, Scholarship Committee Chair, at perkintj@miamioh.edu |
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