A Note from the

Executive Director

NEO-RLS Member Portal Got an Upgrade! 

Did you know that everyone with a NEO-RLS account has access to a membership portal? If you use the login button at the top of our homepage, you can check out the new and improved portal today!

The continuing education calendar you know and love is still front and center, but there’s more to explore. From your Member Dashboard, you can easily update your username or password, take a look back at your continuing education transcript, and see what webinars and workshops you are currently registered for. 

We’ve also made it easier to find and connect with some of our other resources. You’ll see highlights for the message boards, Jobline, circulating kits, and the archived webinar library.

We hope this updated portal makes your experience with the NEO-RLS website even smoother and more helpful. Take a look around when you have a moment, and if you have feedback or ideas, we’d love to hear from you!

Ragan 

Exciting Events & CE You Can’t Miss!

March

Intellectual Freedom in Crisis: Moral Panics, Censorship, and the Cost to Library Workers (I)

3/19/2026

Utilizing Tutor.com for Live Online Tutoring & More (F)

3/19/2026

April

Construction and Facilities Active Learning Community Meeting

4/8/2026

From Insight to Impact: Using Data to Grow Library Cardholders (F)

4/9/2026

Podcasts as Programming: Reaching Busy Parents on Their Time (I)

4/14/2026

NEW! Beyond the Stamp: Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public (Avon Lake)

4/15/2026

Technical Services and Collection Development Active Learning Community Meeting

4/15/2026

NEW! Beyond the Stamp: Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public (Geauga West Branch, Chesterland)

4/16/2026

NEW! Beyond the Stamp: Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public - (North Canton)

4/17/2026

Customer Service Conference: Communication and Credibility (I)

4/23/2026

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Active Learning Community Meeting

4/29/2026

From Maker to Market: Supporting Next Steps for Entrepreneurial Makers (I)

4/29/2026

Outreach Active Learning Community Meeting

4/30/2026

2026 Directors’ Retreat: Navigating the AI Horizon: A Leadership Roadmap for Library and Staff Readiness (I)

4/30/2026-5/1/2026

May

IT Active Learning Community Meeting

5/5/2026

Adult Services Active Learning Community Meeting

5/13/2026

How Images Manipulate Us (F)

5/14/2026

June

Special Libraries Active Learning Community Meeting

6/3/2026

NEW! Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting - In-Person

6/5/2026

NEW! Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting - Via Zoom  

6/5/2026

Community Care for Burned-Out Library Workers (I)

6/11/2026

Personalized Reference vs. Standardized Reference: When to Use the Right Reference Skills (I)

6/17/2026

Notary Registration is Open

Hello NE Ohio Librarians! In cooperation with NEO-RLS, the Ohio Society of Notaries is continuing our 2026 statewide tour of librarian notary classes in Avon Lake, Chesterland, and North Canton!  You will need to send in your registration as mentioned in the instructions.  This is not a NEO-RLS event; therefore membership levels do not apply.  Everyone pays the same fee.

Wednesday, April 15th - Avon Lake Public Library. Register here.

Thursday, April 16th - Geauga West Branch, Chesterland. Register here.

Friday, April 17th - North Canton Public Library. Register here.

Reimagining School Readiness Workshops Registration Now Open

Registration is open now for two upcoming Reimagining School Readiness Workshops.

April 14, 2026 – Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Main Library 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

May 6, 2026 – Clermont County Public Library Milford – Miami Branch 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Do you wonder what research really says about how to support school readiness?

The Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is a suite of research-backed resources created for library staff to help families prepare children ages birth to 8 years for success in school and in life.

Through an interactive presentation with hands-on activities, this training will introduce library staff to the research, practical implications, and resources offered in the toolkit. Library staff who work with children from ages 0 – 8 and their families will benefit most from this training. The workshop will be in-person at the State Library of Ohio.

ACRL Membership Funding Opportunity for Library Workers (2026–2028)

The ACRL Board of Directors has approved funding to support one year of ALA and ACRL membership for up to 50 library workers who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and/or a person with disabilities. This membership award is valued at over $250 per year.

To apply, please submit the application form by April 15, 2026.

Andover Public Library Partners with Pawsitive Therapy Dogs to Support Reading Goals

Recently, Andover Public Library was featured in the Gazette News for their partnership with Pawsitive Therapy Dogs to help the individuals at Greenlight Workforce, LLC in Dorset who are working on their reading goals. While traditional dog reading programs focus on young children learning to read, this collaboration is aimed at helping adults at Greenlight Workforce, LLC. Staff from Andover Public Library are choosing books that are appropriate for the reading level and interests of the adults. 

Learn more by visiting Andover Public Library's Facebook page 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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