Professional Development Committee
Education and Events | Mission, 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
- 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)