A Note from the

Executive Director

Last Call to Nominate a Star! 

Believe it or not, June 30th is right around the corner, which means that the deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 NEO-RLS Annual Awards is fast approaching! 

Help us shine a spotlight on the outstanding individuals who make Northeast Ohio libraries exceptional. Whether it’s an emerging talent, a dedicated mid-career professional, or a long-time library leader, we want to hear their story. 

Award Categories: 

Rising Star – Less than 5 years of service 

Shooting Star – 5 to 20 years of service 

Super Star – More than 20 years of service 

Submitting a nomination is easy, and you can even include photos, videos, or other materials to show us what makes your nominee shine. 

Submit your nomination by June 30th via the form on our website under the Awards tab. 

Let’s celebrate the stars in our library community together! 

Ragan 

Exciting Events & CE You Can’t Miss!

July

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

7/16/2025

Confident and Clear: Building Effective Communication in the Library (I)

7/22/2025

Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Mindful Awareness (F)

7/23/2025

Stress Management for Real Life: Evidence-Based Ways to Heal, Recharge, and Find Balance (F)

7/29/2025

Supporting Neurodivergent Colleagues and Staff (F)

7/30/2025

August

Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Historical Romance

8/5/2025

Excel Drop-In Q&A

8/6/2025

How Libraries Can Build Connections to Combat Loneliness

8/7/2025

Jamborees and Gentle Reminders: Bolstering Usability of LibGuides
Through Employee Development Opportunities (I)

8/7/2025

From Conflict to Collaboration: A Practical Guide for Communicating Through Disagreement (I)

8/12/2025

Time Management: Scheduling and Prioritization (I)

8/20/2025

Chair Yoga for Library Workers Series: Change the Narrative by Cultivating Opposite Thought (F)

8/27/2025

September

Cybersecurity for Library Staff (F)

9/3/2025
Lead with Clarity: Intentional Communication for Library Supervisors (I)

9/10/2025

NEW! Canva II: Designing Impactful Flyers and Print Materials (I)

9/17/2025 

The Power of Civility: Elevating Standards and Transforming Service (I)

9/22/2025

Chair Yoga for Library Workers Series: Roles and Right Actions (F)

9/24/2025

Time Management: Overcoming Procrastination (I)

9/30/2025

State Library Monthly Report Now Available

The latest edition of the State Library Monthly Report, featuring recent updates, upcoming programs, information, and resources designed to support our patrons and community partners. This month includes information grants, ongoing usage of several resources, as well as activities and presentations from the State Library.

You may view the report here.

Register Now for OhioDIG Summer Road Trip Meeting

The Ohio Digitization Interest Group is hosting their summer in-person road trip meeting at 10 AM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology in Akron.

Learn more and register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEwoeEvHx-KqdpzbbFPmYUqiY9WBaiF5cfrVMLEzOFdsOlhQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Registration is open until Thursday, July 10, 5pm, or until room capacity is reached.

Topic: From Tape (and other formats) to Terabyte: Audio/Video Digitization

Join us as we take a look at the wide, and often times wild, world of Audio/Video digitization. Presenters will share their experiences and expertise related to digitizing a variety of AV materials, from the more common to the truly unique. Presentations will cover best practices when digitizing AV, equipment used, and lessons learned. Includes tours of the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, both behind the scenes and museum galleries, as well as potential for local repository tours (we’re capturing expressions of interest in the registration form).

About OhioDIG: The Ohio Digitization Interest Group is an informal discussion group open to all with an interest in cultural heritage digitization, description, access, and digital preservation. https://ohiodig.org

New Storybook Trail From Huron Public Library Now Open!

Huron Public Library, with sponsorship from the The Rotary Club of Huron, is managaing a new Storybook Trail at the James H. McBride Arboretum on the BGSU Firelands campus.

Storybook Trails are lined with pages from a children’s book to blend the fun of outdoor exploration with reading. Each Storybook Trail is a short walking path that features pages of a picture book on child-height panels. This partnership highlights the importance of literacy, a healthy lifestyle, and connecting with nature. Huron Public Library will seasonally change out the book that appears on the Storybook Trail.  https://www.huronlibrary.org/storybook-trail-at-bgsu-firelands/

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