A Note from the
Executive Director Looking to connect with colleagues and discuss topics that matter to your work? Join an upcoming NEO-RLS Network Group meeting: Human Resource and Fiscal Officer February 14
Public Relations and Marketing
February 25
Directors/Deputy Directors | March 5
Circulation | March 6 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility
March 20 Training/Staff Development | April 8
IT | April 9 Book Discussion | April 16 Adult Services | April 29
Youth Services | May 13 Outreach | May 28 Construction & Facilities | May 29
Genealogy | June 3 Special Libraries | June 11 Makerspace | June 12
We offer a variety of Special Interest Network Groups designed to foster collaboration, share resources, and explore trends within specific areas of interest. These informal discussion groups meet virtually or in person throughout the year, with meeting topics and invited speakers determined by group members. Participation is open to everyone in our region, regardless of membership level! Our network groups also connect online through Discord, allowing members to discuss topics, ask questions, and share resources asynchronously. If you would like to participate in any of the network groups or have suggestions for new ones, please reach out to ragan.snead@neo-rls.org. For a complete list of network groups and detailed information visit our Network Groups Page.
Have a great day! Ragan |
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2025 New Supervisors' Academy-Just a Few Seats Remaining
Starts Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Just Two Weeks Away
The 2025 New Supervisors' Academy is just two weeks away and we have a few more seats available.
Becoming a supervisor adds new and different challenges to your work day regardless of the type or size of library you work in. The Academy's courses will provide you with the skills and confidence you need to handle the many and varied challenges of being a supervisor. Programs will focus on three key areas: leadership, communication and staff development. The Academy is appropriate for new supervisors in multi-type libraries and for those who want a refresher. - The Academy is a blended course that runs from February through October and consists of 6 in-person workshops and 3 webinars.
- We recommend that you attend the Academy in its entirety in order to maximize your learning.
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Archives of live webinars will be available at your convenience for those attending the Academy in its entirety and experiencing a scheduling conflict.
- Live webinars will be available individually for registration for those NOT attending the Academy in its entirety.
Past participants had this to say:
"It was a great opportunity that allowed me to network and meet other library supervisors and increase my knowledge of how to be a leader in any role that I take on."
"In general, this was a great academy where I learned a lot and it pushed me to think about where I needed more help and helped me to develop some new ways of doing things that will hopefully benefit everyone."
Click this event link for registration and more information. |
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| Announcing a new series of Ohio Collections Analysis Initiative webinars
The State Library and Teaching Books are partnering to host a new slate of webinars this fall. To kick things off, the first webinar will be Supporting Book Purchasing Decision with Collections Analysis on February 13 at 3:30 p.m. The 60-minute webinar can help participants collect, document, and analyze data about titles to consider adding to a book order or wish list. Find details about recency, genre, curricular area, and more. Identify gaps in existing collections, evaluate titles with Book Resumes, and share lists of potential additions. This webinar is intended for K-12 librarians and educators, but open to anyone working with children’s and young adult books.
Register for February 13: https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uIKN1p6ZS_ixiU5fD-NxLw#/registration Webinar registration links are separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.
The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative (OCAI) is a collaborative project between the State Library of Ohio and TeachingBooks.net. OCAI is a tool for all Ohio library staff to analyze their collections to ensure all children and young adult readers can see themselves in the books at their school and public library. The tool is free and can be used to audit and refresh library collections and displays and the resources for each title can be used to enhance the reading experience with author interviews, lesson plans, program ideas, book trailers, and more.
The State Library of Ohio and TeachingBooks are offering regular office hours and a slate of helpful workshops to get started with OCAI or continue learning about the power of the tool. Check out the OCAI spring 2025 schedule for more information and registration links. Email Erin Kelsey, Library Consultant at the State Library of Ohio at ekelsey@library.ohio.gov with questions. |
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| 2025 OHRAB re-grants
The Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board announces the availability of grants between $500 and $5,000 to archival institutions to fund projects to preserve and/or provide access to Ohio’s historical records. The grants are funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), an arm of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
Grant applications are due March 31, 2025. More information on the grants, including the application packet, is available here. Projects eligible for funding in 2025 include: -
Access, Arrangement and Description: identifying, organizing, and improving access to historical records.
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Website Development: Adding collections to online catalog, developing virtual archives, or creating an on-line database. Websites designed to support access to researchers (e.g., online catalogs, finding aids, and digitized collections, rather than curated web exhibits) will receive preference in funding.
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Projects focused on under-documented communities and topics, as well as underserved communities, are encouraged.
Please Note: all projects should produce some type of online content, such as a finding aid, report or digital images.
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit draft grant applications for feedback. Draft applications must be received by February 24 and must include all of the components of the application. Comments and recommendations on the drafts should not be construed as guaranteeing a grant award.
Questions? Please contact: Virginia Dressler, Digital Projects Librarian, University Libraries, Kent State University (vdressle@kent.edu). |
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