Professional Development Committee

Education and EventsMission, Vision, Strategies | Goals and Objectives

The Professional Development Committee (PDC) supports the Ohio Library Council’s educational programs through research into areas such as core competencies and trends in the delivery of education, and recommends the development of programs focused on emerging topics of interest and concern to the library community.

Committee Members

Molly McGirr Norris, Chair (2025)
Euclid Public Library
Work: 216-261-5300
molly.mcgirrnorris@euclidlibrary.org

Amy Young, Asst. Chair (2025)
Reed Memorial Library
Work: 330-296-2827
aeyoung@reedlibrary.org 12/31/2025

Jennifer Buch, Past Chair (2024)
Huron Public Library
Work: 419-433-5009 x. 1135
jennifer.buch@huronlibrary.org

Sarita Asawa (2026)
Public Library of Steubenville-Jefferson County
Work: 740-264-6166
sasawa@seolibraries.org 12/31/2026

Bobbi Galvin (2024)
Licking County Library
740-344-2155 x. 602
bgalvin@lickingcountylibrary.org

Rachel Gut (2024)
Dayton Metro Library
Work: 937-496-8858
rgut@daytonmetrolibrary.org

Stephanie Freas (2024)
Muskingum County Library System
Work: 740-453-0391
stephanie@muskingumlibrary.org

Kitty Hinkle (2026)
Medina County District Library
Work: 330-725-4415
hinkle@mcdl.info

Stefani Leming (2024)
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Work: 513-665-2850
stefanileming@gmail.com

Christine Pyles (2025)
Euclid Public Library
Work: 216-261-5300 x. 5140
christine.pyles@euclidlibrary.org

Jessica Smith (2025)
Marysville Public Library
Work: 937-642-1876
jsmith@marysvillelib.org

Brandon Thomas (2025)
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Work: 614-645-2275
bthomas@columbuslibrary.org

Board Liaison: Travis Bautz
Staff Liaison: Laurie Miller

Goal and Objectives

  • Call for and oversee two stand-alone conferences in 2024
  • Actively promote and advertise certification.
  • Provide support to each division with division liaisons.

Annual Report (PDF)