A Note from the
Continuing Education Coordinator
We are thrilled that we have been able to provide Mental Health First Aid over the last few years. We have been able to do this for free due to a grant that our provider held.
Mental Health First Aid is a training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Learning Objectives: -
Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury.
- Use a 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional help.
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Interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced negative attitudes in their communities.
- Apply knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone.
This funding may not be available starting July of 2025. At this time, we have our last Mental Health First Aid scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This is live virtual training. We must fill 30 seats to hold the training and 24 seats are still available. Please reserve your spot soon by clicking this event link for more information and registration. Take care, Melissa |
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| Nominations for NEO-RLS Star Awards opens May 1
Start thinking about your library stars—nominations for the NEO-RLS Star Awards open tomorrow, May 1! Help us recognize outstanding staff by nominating a Rising Star, Shooting Star, or Super Star. Visit the Awards page to learn more. |
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Save the Date! ODNFest will be returning on September 30, 2025.
ODNFest will be held in person at the State Library of Ohio in Columbus, Ohio. Registration will open in summer 2025. The State Library of Ohio is excited to announce the theme of this year’s ODNFest: Trauma Informed Care and Archiving.
The State Library of Ohio is currently accepting proposals for the 7th Annual ODNFest. Proposals on topics related to digital collections, archiving, and more are encouraged. CFP extended until July 7, 2025. Proposals may be submitted here. |
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| ALAO 2025 proposal deadline extended to May 12 The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) conference planning committee invites you to submit proposals for the 51st Annual Conference, Mission: Possible—Libraries as Launchpads for Success.
ALAO has a long tradition of being a launchpad for first-time presenters of sessions, posters, lightning talks, and panel discussions. Our conference provides a welcoming and supportive environment that is perfect for your first lift-off into presenting! In-Person Conference Location (Friday, Nov 7, 2025): OCLC Convention Center, Dublin, OH Submission Deadline has been Extended to: May 12, 2025 Submit Proposals Here |
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| Registration for NOTSL Spring Meeting now open
NOTSL will hold its Spring Meeting, Friday, May 9th, 2025, at Tri-C Corporate College East, 4400 Richmond Rd. Warrensville Hts., OH 44128 from 12:00 pm to 4:15 pm.
Registration is now open for “Strengthening the Core: Advocacy and support for Technical Services.” All are welcome; membership is conferred on all attendees. Visit NOTSL's website for full program information and to register. |
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| Orrville Public Library celebrates a century of operations
Since 1925, the Orrville Public Library has been providing books and other media conducive to lifelong learning and supplementing the educational needs of school-age children. However, according to Director Daphne Silchuk-Ashcraft, at a recent 100-year celebration held in the library, it is much more than a collection of books. “The library has been a sanctuary for curious minds, a gateway to new worlds and the cornerstone of our community,” Ashcraft said. “Founded in 1925, the Orrville Public Library has witnessed generations of learners, dreamers and storytellers walking through our doors, each leaving their own mark on this legacy.”
Read more about Orrville's centennial celebration here.
Email our Marketing & Engagement Coordinator Jill at jill.grunenwald@neo-rls.org if you have a story from your library you want to share. |
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