Special Collections Division

Action Council | Goal and Objectives

The Special Collections Division promotes and develops Ohio’s special collection services, focusing on document, manuscript, photograph, and oral history collections related to local history, genealogy, and unique subjects. Have questions? Contact us at sscd@olc.org.

Special Connections blog

Action Council

Adam Wanter, Coordinator (2023)
MidPointe Library System
Work: 513-705-8512
awanter@midpointelibrary.org

Olivia Wood, Assistant Coordinator (2023)
The Ohio State University
Work: 614-247-8644
wood.1001@osu.edu

Randolph Bergdorf, Secretary (2023)
Peninsula Library
Work: 330-657-2665
rbergdorf@peninsulalibrary.org

Amy Young (2024)
Reed Memorial Library
Work: 330-296-2827
aeyoung@reedlibrary.org

Khantal Tigner (2024)
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Work: 330-643-4660
ktigner@akronlibrary.org

Martha Ballinger (2023)
Dayton Metro Library
937-463-2665
mballinger@daytonmetrolibrary.org

Ronald Davidson (2023)
Sandusky Library
Work: 419-625-3834
rdavidson@sanduskylib.org

Board Liaison: Jennifer Slone
PDC Liaison: Amy Young
Staff Liaison: Jeanine D’Andrea

Goals and Objectives

  • Revive and promote the SCD blog.
  • Create and support at least two programs for the 2023 Convention and Expo.
  • Create and support at least two programs for stand-alone conferences.
  • Document Special Collections Division policies, procedures, and responsibilities.

Annual Report (PDF)