A Note From the
Executive Director

 

Do you know someone who shines brightly in the library community? Whether it's a colleague, a friend, a dedicated volunteer, or another exceptional individual, now is the time to recognize their outstanding contributions! 

 

At NEO-RLS, we believe in celebrating the efforts of those who make a significant impact. That's why we're thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the NEO-RLS Annual Awards. 

 

This year, we have worked to streamline the nomination process with one form that is easily accessible under the Awards tab on our website. We are also accepting multimedia submissions for those who want to highlight their nominee's contributions through video or PDF files.  

 

2024 Awards Categories include:  

  • Rising Star - Less than 5 years of service.  
  • Shooting Star - 5 - 20 Years of service. 
  • Super Star* - More than 20 years of service. 

 

*NEW award for 2024! 

 

Please submit the Nomination Form no later than June 30, 2024.  Winners will be selected by a panel comprised of representatives from the NEO-RLS membership, the board of trustees, and the State Library of Ohio. Join us at the 2024 annual NEO-RLS Membership and Appreciation Meeting for the presentation of awards. 

 

Nominate a Star today!

  

Ragan 

 

 

Don't Forget to Register for Upcoming Continuing Education

 

May

Using Words to Invite: Crafting Great Program Descriptions

5/1/2024

Time Management Yours and Theirs

5/2/2024

Outreach Networking Meeting

5/7/2024

Dynamic Dialogue: Understanding Socio-economic Diversity and Uplifting Underserved Communities -Register by May 6th

5/9/2024

Special Libraries Network Meeting

5/14/2024

Challenging Employee Conversations Without Fear

5/16/2024

Genealogy Networking Meeting

5/22/2024

2024 Directors' Retreat: Fostering a Thriving Work Culture

5/23/2024 - 5/24/2024

Cross-Training in a Union Environment

5/29/2024

 

June

After Care: How Employees Can Care for Themselves and Their Co-Workers After Difficult Patron Interactions

6/5/2024
Excel Drop-in Q & A (Excel Nerds and Novices welcome)

6/5/2024

Conducting a Diversity Audit of Your Collections and Ordering: Where to Start

6/12/2024

Mental Health First Aid

6/13/2024

Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-In Person

6/7/2024

Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-Via Zoom

6/7/2024

Artificial Intelligence and the Library: A Beginner's Guide

6/20/2024

 

July

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

7/17/2024

August

NEW-LGBTQ+ 101 with an Intergenerational Perspective

8/7/2024

NEW-What can Roku do for your library?

8/27/2024

 

 

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Deadlines Extended

 

Register for Dynamic Dialogue by Monday, May 6th

2024 Dynamic Dialogue: Understanding Socio-economic Diversity and Uplifting Underserved Communities, is an event aimed at helping libraries better serve diverse socio-economic and marginalized groups. Attendees will explore practical strategies to promote inclusivity and social equity within their library services. The day-long format of the conference will include a poverty simulation in the morning, breakout sessions including social work integration in libraries, innovative outreach strategies, and support services for new Americans and the incarcerated. Join us on May 9th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg.

 

Salary Survey Deadline Extended to May 7th
You have an extra week to submit your data!  There’s still time to participate in the Statewide Salary Survey.  Not quite finished?  Not quite started?  You now have until the deadline of May 7, 2024, to submit your data.  Join your colleagues across the state in providing the comprehensive wage and benefit information needed for decision-making.  Utilize the power of the online feature, CODA, to compare your data and keep abreast of trends.  Need the link?  Email ragan.snead@neo-rls.org ASAP.  Results will be available beginning June 1, 2024. 

 

Volunteers still needed for the poverty simulation.  if you are interested in volunteering please contact Melissa Lattanzi by Monday, May 6th.

 
 

The Lilies Author Invite

 

Please join the iSchool in the Reinberger Children’s Library Center at Kent State University for a dessert reception in celebration of Quinn Diacon-Furtado and the publication of their first book: The Lilies, to be published by HarperCollins on April 30, 2024. Please respond by May 1. Space is limited. Date: May 6th, 2024 Time: 5:30-6:30 PM Location: Reinberger Children’s Library Center, 3rd floor - Kent State University Library Parking: KSU Main Visitor’s Lot Quinn will present their new book and participate in a Q&A. You can read all about the book at HarperCollins’ site. Questions? Contact Marianne Martens marten3@kent.edu

 
 

Bricker Graydon's 16th Annual Construction Procurement for Public Entities in Ohio

 

THURSDAY, 05.09.2024 | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST

6600 Kilgour Place
Dublin, Ohio 43017 OR Zoom

 

This full-day seminar, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for public construction projects, as well as requirements and best practices for administering procurement processes, competitive bidding, and the design and construction phases.

The seminar features presentations from the Bricker Graydon team, including attorneys whose practices focus on construction and bidding. The seminar concludes with a workshop, guided by the presenters, to explore alternative delivery methods and bidding issues.  Click the event link for more information.

 
https://mms.neo-rls.org/members/calendar6c_responsive.php?group=&org_id=NEOL&td=1714536000
 
 
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