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Sponsored by the OLC’s Small Libraries Division
Registration: FREE* for Directors of OLC Institutional Member Libraries Only.
Registration deadline: 10/11/24
To register, call the OLC office at 614-410-8092
Overview: This event is designed for directors of small libraries in Ohio. OLC’s Executive Director Michelle Francis will attend each forum and provide an update on several items of interest, including Public Library Fund (PLF) distributions and forecasts as well as current Intellectual Freedom issues and recent book banning tactics. The forum will also allow time for discussions with your peers about issues and challenges unique to small libraries.
Intended Audience: Directors of Small Libraries
Empowering Leaders and Managers to Succeed
Registration Deadline: 10/20/24
To register, call the OLC office at 614-410-8092
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.
Conference Overview: This conference will focus on developing your leadership potential, delegating with confidence, motivating teams, and creating a dynamic workplace where innovation and open communication thrive.
Conference Agenda and Session Descriptions
Intended Audience: Current and aspiring library directors, managers and supervisors.
What’s Included: Morning refreshments and lunch. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the workshop, view them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. The handouts will be available in the OLC app for 30 days following the program.
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.
Accommodations: A room block has been reserved at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport (PH: 330-305-0500) for Thurs., Oct. 24, 2024. Reserve your room online by Oct. 4, 2024 to receive the special rate of $149/night (plus fees and taxes).
Hotel cutoff date: 10/4/24
Conference Planning Committee:
Jennifer Buch, Chair
Huron Public Library
Amy Young
Reed Memorial Library
Dani Hollar
Geauga County Public Library
Angela Young
Portage County District Library
Lindsay Place
Athens County Public Libraries
Kile Byington
Twinsburg Public Library
Andrea Legg
North Canton Public Library
Jessica Smith
Marysville Public Library
Andrew Harant
Cuyahoga Falls Library
PDC Liaison: Stephanie Freas, Muskingum County Library System
The OLC will host an online discussion forum for library staff to ask questions, exchange ideas and share best practices for handling outreach services.
Grab your favorite hot beverage and join the OLC’s Outreach and Special Services Division for an informal discussion about reaching everyone in your community. Hear about the ways your colleagues have adapted, share what has worked for your library and get some ideas for new things to try.
FREE for OLC members only.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the discussion group.
Sponsored by the Outreach and Special Services Division.
Sponsored by the Government Relations Committee
This is a hybrid event. Participants can attend in person at the OLC office in Dublin (Northwest Columbus) or online with the same access to workshop content.
Registration Fees: Member $75* | Non-member $150
*Individual members or staff of OLC institutional member libraries. Fee includes access to in-person or virtual option.
To register, call the OLC Office at 614-410-8092 | Registration Deadline: 11/14/24
Workshop Overview: Is your library considering going on the local ballot with a new levy, renewing an existing levy, or possibly modifying a levy that’s been in place for some time? This program will provide the information you need as you prepare for your ballot initiative, including:
- the latest levy FAQ from the Auditor of State’s Office
- determining the need and public support for your library levy;
- legal process for placing the issue on the ballot;
- developing the campaign message;
- running the mechanics of a library campaign;
- connecting with the media and developing message strategies; and
- coordinating a lawful campaign
The format of this workshop will address each of these six points and allow time to answer questions.
Intended Audience: Directors, trustees, public relations staff, and other staff who will be involved in the library’s levy education effort.
What’s Included: Lunch will be provided for those that attend at the OLC office. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the workshop, view them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. The handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program. Attendees will also receive a free digital copy of the OLC publication, Ballot Issues Handbook – Campaigns 101: The Nuts and Bolts.
Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this workshop counts as four (4) contact hours of credit.
Hotel Accommodations: The OLC has secured a discounted room rate at the nearby TownePlace Suites Columbus Dublin, 5155 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Reserve your room online to receive 15% off the best available Studio Suites or ask for the Ohio Library Council (OLC) corporate rate at the front desk if not reserving in advance. Availability not guaranteed.
Ohio Public Library Core Competencies addressed in this workshop: Fundraising and Strategic Planning
Agenda:
9:45 a.m. | Registration
10 a.m. | Levies – The Basics
Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, OLC
11 a.m. | Break
11:15 a.m. | How We Did It!
Cheryl Kuonen, Executive Director, Mentor Public Library
12:30 p.m. | Lunch
1 p.m. | Nuts & Bolts of a Successful Levy
Galen Schuerlein, Of Counsel/Director of Public Affairs, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
2 p.m. | Adjourn
The OLC will host an online discussion forum for IT library staff to ask questions, exchange ideas and share best practices for handling technology’s evolving impact on library services. Grab your favorite hot beverage and join the OLC’s IT Division for an informal discussion.
Send questions and discussion topic suggestions in advance to rswanson@olc.org.
FREE – for OLC IT Division members only.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the discussion group.
Sponsored by the Information Technology Division.
Legislative Day is your day at the Statehouse.
It’s an opportunity for you to come to Columbus, meet with your legislators, and advocate on behalf of Ohio’s public libraries. The 2025 event will include morning briefings, a Library Showcase in the Statehouse Rotunda, and lunch with legislators in the Statehouse Atrium.
Registration opens in February 2025 | Registration Deadline: 4/1/25
Sponsored by the Library Accounting Division
Registration opens in 2025
Who Should Attend: Fiscal officers and other staff members responsible for managing library finances.
CPIM Credit: This conference will be submitted for continuing education credit for the Ohio Treasurer’s Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM).
CPE CREDIT: This conference will be submitted for continuing professional education (CPE) credits with the Ohio Accountancy Board.
Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this conference will qualify for 10 credit hours.
What is Included: Morning refreshments and lunch. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the conference, view them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. The handouts will be available in the OLC app for 30 days following the program. Attendees will also receive a free digital copy of the Ohio Public Library Accounting Handbook.
Hotel Accommodations: A room block has been reserved at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center. To reserve a room at the reduced rate, call 614-880-4300 and provide Group Name: Ohio Library Council. Email tax exempt forms prior to arrival to info@nationwidehcc.com.
Agenda to come
Mark your 2025 calendar:
The Ohio Library Council’s 2025 Convention and Expo will be held November 19-21 at the Huntington Convention Center in downtown Cleveland.
Hotel Accommodations:
• Hilton Cleveland Downtown (Headquarter Hotel)
• Drury Hotel
