A Note From the
Continuing Education Coordinator

 

I'm excited to announce that registration is now open for Back to the Book XXIII: Readers’ Advisory, Historical Fiction, & Merchandising! Join us on Thursday, September 26th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg for a day filled with insightful sessions and networking opportunities. 

 

The morning kicks off with the RA Toolbox: "Read a Book in Five Minutes" followed by the Guided Genre Reading Round Table (GGRRT): Introduction to Historical Fiction, presented by Ris Labib and Amber Salmon from Akron-Summit County Public Library. 

 

In the afternoon, you're invited to bring one of your favorite books to share at your table. Allison Fiscus of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library will then lead a session on Merchandising for Patron Experience. The day concludes with a special appearance by historical mystery author Amanda Flower. 

 

This is an event you won't want to miss—a chance to enhance your skills and connect with fellow libraries. 

 

Have a great day! 

 

Melissa 

Register for Summer & Fall Continuing Education

 

August

Flying Solo: Considerations for Archivists & Librarians (I)

8/6/2024
LGBTQ+ 101 with an Intergenerational Perspective (F)

8/7/2024
Engaging with Teens Beyond Your Teen Library Staff (F)

8/15/2024
Public Relations and Marketing Virtual Networking Meeting

8/20/2024

We See You:
Library Programming for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (
F)

8/21/2024

What can Roku do for your library? (F)

8/27/2024
Become a Sustainability Leader:
How to Increase the Environmental Capital of your Library. (F)

8/28/2024

 

September
Prioritizing Self-Care for Management (F)

9/4/2024

Serving the Neurodivergent in your Library (F)

9/5/2024

Circulation Networking Meeting

9/5/2024

Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting

9/6/2024

Book Discussion Networking Meeting

9/4/2024 

EBSCO: Product & Information Updates for OHIO Public Libraries (F)

9/10/2024

AI is Here, Now What Do I Do as a Library Worker? A Beginner’s Guide to Using AI in Everyday Workflows (F)

9/11/2024

NEW-Excel Drop-in Q & A (Excel Nerds and Novices welcome)

9/11/2024

Book Talking for Teens: In Middle Schools and High Schools (F)

9/12/2024

Thinking Outside the (Search) Box: Advanced Strategies and Techniques for Fulfilling Patrons' Information Needs (A)

9/18/2024

Public Speaking: Effective Skills for Libraries (F)

9/19/2024

Challenging Post-COVID Impacts on School Readiness through Storytime Standards (I)

9/24/2024

Back to the Book XXIII: Readers' Advisory, Historical Fiction, & Merchandising

9/26/2024

 

October

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Virtual Networking Meeting

10/1/2024
Accessible Digital Libraries:
Navigating Smartphone Assistive Technology with Low-Vision Patrons  (F)

10/2/2024
Directors/Deputy Directors Virtual Networking Meeting

10/2/2024

A Day for Public Service: Psychological Safety and
Building Connections in the Workplace (F)

10/8/2024
Teen Book Discussion (F)

10/9/2024

Library Bootcamp: Readers' Advisory 101 (F)

10/16/2024

Intro to Digitization (F)

10/17/2024

Technical Services/Collection Development Networking Meeting

10/17/2024

NEW-Intersectionality 101 (I)

10/22/2024

NEW-Library Friends Groups: A Guide To Growing Your Friends (F)

10/23/2024
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Networking Meeting

10/24/2024

Adult Services Virtual Networking Meeting

10/29/2024

A Day for Public Service: Psychological Safety and
Building Connections in the Workplace (F)

10/30/2024

 

November

NEW-Inclusive Hiring for Staff (A)

11/12/2024
Outreach Networking Meeting

11/12/2024

Readers Advisory for Teens (F)

11/14/2024

A Day for Public Service: Psychological Safety and
Building Connections in the Workplace (F)

11/20/2024 

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Did your library submit data for the 2024 Salary Survey?


Don't forget to purchase the results at a discounted rate! Cost of the results varies based on participation level and level of membership in one of the four state regional library systems (NEO-RLS, NORWELD, SERLS, SWON). Visit our FAQ page for more information. Email ragan.snead@neo-rls.org or christine.vinion@neo-rls.org to purchase results.

 

 

WE INVITE YOU to serve on a NEO-RLS Board Committee or Advisory Group

 

Have you thought about changes you would like to see at NEO-RLS?  If so, we want to encourage 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!

 

Ashtabula County District Library

 

For a little digital Summer Reading fun, the Ashtabula County District Library Digital Branch created a Pick-Your-Path Adventure Story for our Summer Reading website. 

The family friendly story spans both physical branch locations and features characters based on real historic icons from ACDL's history. The reader is recruited as a Time Agent and is sent on a mission to prevent nefarious the Feline Fiends from taking over our universe! Will you pick the right path and avoid disaster?

All participants receive a real-life reward at the end of the adventure (a Time Agent or Feline Fiend button, depending on their decisions). 

You can test it out yourself at https://www.acdl.info/summer/srcstory (but we can't mail anyone a button, sorry!)

 

Submit your library spotlight by click this link.

 

 

ODNFest 2024: Save the Date and Call for Proposals

 

The State Library of Ohio will be hosting the 6th Annual ODNFest as an in-person event on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024. ODNFest is an opportunity for library and museum digitization professionals to gather to explore current and relevant digitization topics. The ODNFest name comes from the Ohio Digital Network (ODN), Ohio’s Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)’s service hub. Attendees do not have to work at institutions that are  contributors in order to participate or present at ODNfest.

 

The State Library of Ohio is seeking proposals for programs on the topic of libraries and digitization. Program formats may include standard presentation, panel presentation, or poster session. Proposals are due on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, and may be submitted via Microsoft forms.

Proposals must include:

  • Session title and format type;
  • Abstract (250 words) describing the session/panel/poster and how it relates to the topic of libraries and digitization;
  • Session description (150 words) for the program;
  • Contact information for the primary presenter and any other participants;
  • A/V or technology requirements; and
  • Any additional special needs

Proposals will be evaluated based on interest and relevance to the topic of digitization in Ohio, completeness of proposal, and diversity of content and speakers. The State Library encourages proposals from new or established professionals, first-time presenters and attendees, individuals from related professions, as well as those from outside the state of Ohio. Notification of proposal acceptance will provided late August 2024.

 

Questions regarding ODNFest or ODN may be directed to Library Consultant Penelope Shumaker, pshumaker@library.ohio.gov.

 
 
 
 
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