Due to COVID-19, this event has been cancelled.

Libraries focus on offering open and affordable access to resources despite changing budgets, expectations, and environments. Programming at the 2020 Technical Services Retreat will highlight innovative approaches, clear visions, and fresh perspectives for the future. This two-day event draws technical services specialists from libraries and related organizations to learn, share, and network in a relaxed and productive campus environment.

Learn, share, and network with other technical services specialists in a relaxed campus environment at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio (North Columbus).

Sponsored by the OLC’s Technical Services Division

Continuing Education Credits:
For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this conference counts as 12 contact hours.

Hotel Accommodations: If you made a room reservation at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, it will be cancelled.

What’s Included: 
Wednesday — morning and afternoon refreshments, lunch, dinner, and evening event.
Thursday — morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch.
All handouts and materials provided by instructors.

Retreat Schedule | Session Descriptions

DAY ONE 
9: 30 – 10:30 a.m. | Registration and Morning Refreshments

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Welcome and Announcements

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | Opening Keynote — Open Doors and Free Puppies with John Chapman, Senior Project Manager Metadata Strategy and Operations, OCLC

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch and Networking

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.  | Breakout Sessions

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Break and Refreshments

2:30 – 3:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions (un-programs)

5:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Dinner and Board Games!
After dinner, enjoy a night of board games and fellowship hosted by the Retreat Committee. We will have a variety of board games and a cash bar. Please indicate if you will be attending the dinner when registering for the Retreat.

DAY TWO
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Light Morning Refreshments

9: 00 – 10:00 a.m. | Breakout Sessions

10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | Break, Refreshments, and Networking (Great time to check out of your hotel room)

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch, Networking and Photo Booth!

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Closing Keynote – Moving Forward with 2020 Vision with Wendy Bartlett, Cuyahoga County Public Library

2:30 p.m. – ?  | Experience Columbus after the Retreat
It’s time to unwind and relax before heading home. Take a minute to explore what the city of Columbus has to offer! The Retreat Planning Committee will have a list of restaurants, parks and some fun activities for you to enjoy.

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