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Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council
REGISTER @ my OLC | Registration Deadline: 3/27/18
Registration Fees:
Member: $45* | Non-member: $90
*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
Intended Audience: Directors, Deputy Directors, Library Management and Administration, Safety and Security Personnel
Symposium Overview:
Opioid and heroin abuse has become a public health crisis across the United States and Ohio’s public libraries are not immune from this crisis. This event is designed to help you understand the opioid epidemic and the challenges facing public libraries from a management perspective with an emphasis on keeping library staff and patrons safe. You’ll learn from the experts who are on the front lines of this fight including representatives from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, law enforcement, first responders, attorneys as well as environmental health and public health specialists.
Topics include:
- The heroin and opioid abuse problem in Ohio and its impact on communities
- Liability and policy considerations for employers
- Proper procedures and protocols for cleaning-up unknown substances
- Resources and tools available to public libraries
- Community engagement strategies
- Developing a local coalition
- Practical solutions and best practices
What’s Included: All handouts provided by the presenters. Lunch is included.
Accommodations: For a list of hotels in the area please e-mail olc@olc.org or call (614) 410-8092.
Agenda:
8:30-9:00 a.m. | Registration
9:00-9:15 a.m. | Welcome
9:15-10:00 a.m. | Overview of Heroin & Opioids
Presenter: Dr. Mark Hurst, Medical Director, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
10:00-10:15 a.m. | Break
10:15-11:15 a.m. | Liability and Policy Considerations for Employers
Presenters: Robin Amicon, Senior Attorney and Nelson Cary, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, LLC
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Proper Procedures and Protocols for Unknown Substances & Fluids – Keeping your library customers and staff safe!
Panel:
- James E. Davis, Assistant Fire Chief, Training/Emergency Medical Services Bureau, Columbus Division of Fire
- Jeff Gibbs, Environmental Health Division Manager, Franklin County Public Health
- Shaddy Swade, Project Director, Cleveland Dept. of Public Health Office of Emergency Preparedness
- Derek Wallace, Narcotics Detective, Chillicothe Police Department
12:15-1:15 p.m. | Lunch
1:15-2:00 p.m. | Resources & Supports Available
Presenter: Jennifer Lloyd, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s Office
2:00-3:00 p.m. | Community Engagement – What are public libraries doing?
Panel:
- Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
- Troy-Miami County Public Library
- Portsmouth Public Library
3:00 p.m. | Adjourn
Location: Greene County Public Library, Xenia
Register @ my OLC | Deadline to register: 3/29/18
FREE for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors (Registration Required)
Reaching out to legislators can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Through tools, training, and education, the OLC is committed to providing you with information and resources to help you become an effective advocate for public libraries. This session will focus on everything library directors need to know about advocating on behalf of their library and working with members of Ohio’s General Assembly.
The training will include tips for engaging with legislators about policy and funding needs as well as tools and resources that are available. You will leave this session with a better understanding of how legislative action works, how to add to the conversations, and the confidence to speak up for Ohio’s public libraries. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your peers and learn how to effectively communicate with legislators!
Intended Audience: Library Directors
Registration Fees:
Member*: $40 | Non-Member: $80
*Trustees and staff of OLC Institutional member libraries
Register @ my OLC | Print Registration Form (PDF)
Please register by 3/29/18
Program Schedule:
Registration: 6:00 pm | Dinner: 6:30 pm | Program: 7:15 pm
The program will focus on the issues impacting public libraries and include an update on legislative issues as well as additional information that public library trustees need to be successful in their roles.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share information and ideas with your counterparts throughout the region and learn more about the challenges and opportunities ahead for Ohio’s public libraries.
Location: Guernsey County Public Library, Crossroads Branch
Register @ my OLC | Deadline to register: 4/12/18
FREE for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors (Registration Required)
Reaching out to legislators can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Through tools, training, and education, the OLC is committed to providing you with information and resources to help you become an effective advocate for public libraries. This session will focus on everything library directors need to know about advocating on behalf of their library and working with members of Ohio’s General Assembly.
The training will include tips for engaging with legislators about policy and funding needs as well as tools and resources that are available. You will leave this session with a better understanding of how legislative action works, how to add to the conversations, and the confidence to speak up for Ohio’s public libraries. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your peers and learn how to effectively communicate with legislators!
Intended Audience: Library Directors
Registration Fees:
Member*: $40 | Non-Member: $80
*Trustees and staff of OLC Institutional member libraries
Register @ my OLC | Print Registration Form (PDF)
Please register by 4/12/18
Program Schedule:
Registration: 6:00 pm | Dinner: 6:30 pm | Program: 7:15 pm
The program will focus on the issues impacting public libraries and include an update on legislative issues as well as additional information that public library trustees need to be successful in their roles.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share information and ideas with your counterparts throughout the region and learn more about the challenges and opportunities ahead for Ohio’s public libraries.
Location: Galaxy Banquet Center, Wadsworth
Register @ my OLC | Deadline to register: 4/19/18
FREE for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors (Registration Required)
Reaching out to legislators can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Through tools, training, and education, the OLC is committed to providing you with information and resources to help you become an effective advocate for public libraries. This session will focus on everything library directors need to know about advocating on behalf of their library and working with members of Ohio’s General Assembly.
The training will include tips for engaging with legislators about policy and funding needs as well as tools and resources that are available. You will leave this session with a better understanding of how legislative action works, how to add to the conversations, and the confidence to speak up for Ohio’s public libraries. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your peers and learn how to effectively communicate with legislators!
Intended Audience: Library Directors
Registration Fees:
Member*: $40 | Non-Member: $80
*Trustees and staff of OLC Institutional member libraries
Register @ my OLC | Print Registration Form (PDF)
Please register by 4/19/18
Program Schedule:
Registration: 6:00 pm | Dinner: 6:30 pm | Program: 7:15 pm
The program will focus on the issues impacting public libraries and include an update on legislative issues as well as additional information that public library trustees need to be successful in their roles.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share information and ideas with your counterparts throughout the region and learn more about the challenges and opportunities ahead for Ohio’s public libraries.
Location: Wood County District Public Library (Main)
Register @ my OLC | Deadline to register: 4/26/18
FREE for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors (Registration Required)
Reaching out to legislators can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Through tools, training, and education, the OLC is committed to providing you with information and resources to help you become an effective advocate for public libraries. This session will focus on everything library directors need to know about advocating on behalf of their library and working with members of Ohio’s General Assembly.
The training will include tips for engaging with legislators about policy and funding needs as well as tools and resources that are available. You will leave this session with a better understanding of how legislative action works, how to add to the conversations, and the confidence to speak up for Ohio’s public libraries. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your peers and learn how to effectively communicate with legislators!
Intended Audience: Library Directors
Registration Fees:
Member*: $40 | Non-Member: $80
*Trustees and staff of OLC Institutional member libraries
Register @ my OLC | Print Registration Form (PDF)
Please register by 4/26/18
Program Schedule:
Registration: 6:00 pm | Dinner: 6:30 pm | Program: 7:15 pm
The program will focus on the issues impacting public libraries and include an update on legislative issues as well as additional information that public library trustees need to be successful in their roles.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share information and ideas with your counterparts throughout the region and learn more about the challenges and opportunities ahead for Ohio’s public libraries.
Register @ my OLC | Deadline to register 5/3/18.
Member: $20* | Non-member: $40
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
Presenter: Rebecca Shook, Special Needs Resources Librarian, Westlake Porter Public Library
Program Overview: Ohio’s public libraries are known for having outstanding storytime programs for children of all ages, but these traditional storytimes aren’t always a good fit for children with special needs. Adapted storytimes are programs that are modified to accommodate kids with developmental disabilities or sensory integration issues. Would you like to start an adapted storytime at your library? Don’t know where to start? Rebecca Shook, Special Needs Resources Librarian, Westlake Porter Public Library, will outline specific steps to take in setting up an adapted storytime at your library.
Learning Objectives:
You’ll learn how to:
- plan successful storytimes for children with special needs
- structure an adapted storytime program
- recruit parents, caregivers and children
- choose the right books
- captivate your special needs audience
Intended Audience: Children’s librarians and library staff who with no background in special needs programming.
What’s Included: Participation in the live webinar and/or access to the archived version at a later date, resources (if applicable) provided by the presenter.
NOTE: Webinar invitations and access information will be sent via e-mail. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in your my OLC profile page.
Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this webinar counts as (1) continuing education contact hour of credit.
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competencies Addressed: Programming
