Action Council | Goal and Objectives

The purpose of the Reference and Information Services Division (RISD) is to facilitate the discussion and dissemination of reference service issues and concerns. RISD develops continuing education and training opportunities for Ohio’s librarians and support staff to better assist all of Ohio’s library patrons in the effective use of online and reference services.

Ohio Reference Excellence (ORE) Online
Six self-paced training modules that cover many aspects of the reference process.

Action Council

Sara Martindale, Coordinator (2023)
Greene County Public Library
smartindale@gcpl.lib.oh.us

Krista Lackey, Assistant Coordinator (2023)
Greene County Public Library
Work: 937-912-3662
klackey@gcpl.lib.oh.us

Caitlan Trick, Secretary (2023)
Greene County Public Library
Work: 937-352-4001
ctrick@gcpl.lib.oh.us

Morgan Crumbacher, Past Coordinator (2023)
Greene County Public Library
Work: 937-912-3673
mcrumbacher@gcpl.lib.oh.us

Austin Gilbert (2023)
Athens County Public Libraries
Work: 740-592-4272
agilbert@myacpl.org

Cheryl Mullins (2024)
Geauga County Public Library
Work: 440-729-4250
cmullins@geaugalibrary.net

Laura Ploenzke (2023)
Avon Lake Public Library
Work: 440-933-8127
lploenzke@avonlake.lib.oh.us

Kim Ratliff-Null (2024)
Grafton-Midview Public Library
Work: 440-926-3317
knull@gmplibrary.org