Small Libraries Division
Action Council | Goals and Objectives
The Small Libraries Division represents the interests of small libraries in Ohio, and provides a forum for administrators, staff members, and trustees to discuss issues of particular concern to small libraries.
Action Council
Amee Sword, Coordinator (2023)
Wornstaff Memorial Public Library
Work: 740-747-2085
asword@wornstafflibrary.com
Shannon Featheringill, Assistant Coordinator (2023)
Seneca East Public Library
Work: (419) 426-3825
feathesh@senecaeastlibrary.org
Brenda Miller, Secretary (2023)
New Madison Public Library
Work: 937-996-1741
brenda@mynmpl.org
New Madison Public Library
Work: 937-996-1741
brenda@mynmpl.org
Tara Sidwell, Past Coordinator (2023)
Kate Love Simpson-Morgan County Library
Work: 740-962-2533
tsidwell@seolibraries.org
Kate Love Simpson-Morgan County Library
Work: 740-962-2533
tsidwell@seolibraries.org
Stephanie Buchanan (2024)
Bucyrus Public Library
Work: 419-562-7327 102
sbuchanan@bucyruslibrary.org
Bucyrus Public Library
Work: 419-562-7327 102
sbuchanan@bucyruslibrary.org
Brock Hutchison (2023)
Louisville Public Library
Work: 330-875-1696
brock.hutchison@louisvillelibrary.org
Louisville Public Library
Work: 330-875-1696
brock.hutchison@louisvillelibrary.org
David Keefer (2024)
Cardington-Lincoln Public Library
Work: 419-864-8181
dkeefer@cardlinc.org
Cardington-Lincoln Public Library
Work: 419-864-8181
dkeefer@cardlinc.org
Mary Lakes (2023)
Brown Memorial Library
Work: 937-962-2377 201
mlakes@seolibraries.org
Brown Memorial Library
Work: 937-962-2377 201
mlakes@seolibraries.org
Board Liaison: Melissa Marolt
PDC Liaison: Luke Bentley
Staff Liaison: Michelle Francis
PDC Liaison: Luke Bentley
Staff Liaison: Michelle Francis
Goals and Objectives
- Explore more effective ways to inform and support small libraries throughout the state.
- Action Council will meet quarterly or as needed.
- Provide current information to introduce Small Libraries Division at New Directors Workshop.
- Schedule quarterly (virtual) Small Library Director forum/meetings.
- Promote the (virtual) Director Forums to attract more small library attendees. Plan a specialized discussion topic at each forum.
- Offer programs on topics of interest to small libraries at the 2023 Convention and Expo and stand-alone conferences.
- Submit a proposal for a small libraries Director Round Table.
- Continue collaboration with other OLC Divisions and Committees to gear program topics toward small libraries.
- Discuss and potentially redefine the definition of small library.
- Create a site map identifying all small libraries within Ohio.
Annual Report (PDF)