Sponsored by the Ohio Library Council

Call for Programs:
Program Submission Form
Deadline: April 5, 2023

Conference Overview: This conference will focus on a variety of topics including construction/renovation, space planning, makerspace areas, disaster/emergency planning, building systems, energy efficiency, funding/budgeting, and preventative maintenance.

The Planning Committee is seeking one hour programs that tie to the core competencies of public library work and focus on construction and renovation; space planning; makerspace areas; disaster/emergency planning, building systems; energy efficiency; funding/budgeting, and preventative maintenance. The conference is designed to be of interest to public libraries, regardless of budget, size, or location. The committee will give special consideration to sessions addressing:

• Sustainability (LEED, energy efficiency or solar)
• Long-term maintenance plans and documenting when work is done
• Patron-centered design for your community (teens, flexible spaces or furniture on wheels)
• Library services and security during a renovation project
• Building automation systems (HVAC, lighting, access control, etc.) and cybersecurity risks
• Flexible makerspaces (what to do when you don’t have space and what to do once it’s set up)
• Basics of construction procurement (evaluating and documenting bids; hiring architects, design professionals, and builders; Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) pitfalls)
• Prevailing Wage requirements
• New outdoor spaces at your library
• Partnerships with local coffee shops, restaurants, Friends stores or gift shops
• Developing DEI efforts in construction and being intentional with inclusiveness

Registration Fees:
Member: $150* | Non-member: $300

*In order to qualify for the member rate, the registrant must be an Individual member of the Ohio Library Council.

What’s Included: Morning refreshments and lunch. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online.

Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this conference will count as six (6) contact hours of credit.

Conference Planning Committee:

Kristen Payne, Chair
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Monica Baughman
Worthington Libraries

Cara Bolley
Defiance Public Library System

Molly DeFosse
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Chris Ginley
Rocky River Public Library

Ben Lathrop
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

Mary Leffler
Logan-Hocking County District Library

PDC Liaison:
Jennifer Buch
Huron Public Library