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OLC News

Light bulb Check out our blog. Small Libraries...BIG Ideas!

12/18/08 - Fall 2008 Newsletter

6/10/08 - Small Library Directors Forums

4/8/08 - Spring 2008 Newsletter

12/19/07 - Fall 2007 Newsletter

4/9/07 - Spring 2007 Newsletter


OLC Action Council

Joanne Gilmore, Coordinator (2010)
Upper Sandusky Community Library
Work: 419-294-1345
Email: gilmorjo@oplin.org

Blythe Schubert, Assistant Coordinator (2010)
Kate Love Simpson-Morgan County Library
Work: 740-962-2533
Email: blythe@oplin.org

Jennifer Fording, Secretary (2011)
Harris-Elmore Public Library
Work: 419-862-2482
Email: jfording81@verizon.net

Ann Riegle-Coursey, Past Coordinator (2010)
New Madison Public Library
Work: 937-996-1741
Email: coursean@oplin.org

Nancy Stouder-McAlpin, Action Council (2011)
St. Paris Public Library
Work: 937-663-4349
Email: stparis@oplin.org

Eric Taggart, Action Council (2010)
Coshocton Public Library
Work: 740-622-0956
Email: etaggart@coshoctonlibrary.org

Erin Taylor, Action Council (2011)
Gnadenhutten Public Library
Work: 740-254-9224
Email: taylorer@oplin.org

Virginia Sharp March, Board Liaison

OLC Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of the Small Libraries Division is to represent the interests of and provide a forum for administrators, staff members, and trustees of small libraries on issues of particular concern to small libraries in Ohio.

A small library as defined by the Small Libraries Division includes but is not limited to libraries that meet the following criteria – (revised 11/04)

•  An operating budget under $1,000,000.
•  A service population of less than 20,000.

1. To create a support network for new directors of small libraries.

•  Assign members of Action Council to counties for contact by April 2010

2. To promote and encourage active involvement of the Small Libraries Division membership.

•  Conduct a survey of members to determine appropriate topics for training and/or meetings of interest to small libraries
•  Continue Small Libraries...BIG Ideas! Blog. Attempt to have at least six new articles posted during 2010.

3. To provide programming for members.

•  Host at least 2 online discussions on topics of interest to small libraries
•  Determine additional topics for forums and/or training based on results of survey. Plan one program for second half of year.

OLC Annual Report

The Annual Report provides a record of Small Libraries Division's accomplishments based on the goals and objectives for the year.

2009 Annual Report

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SLD Membership Survey





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