UPDATE: This webinar has been recorded and posted to the OLC website.

Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council (OLC) and Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)

Presenters: Don Yarman, Executive Director, OPLIN; and Michelle Francis, Director of Government and Legal Services, OLC

Program Overview: On July 17, 2018, the OLC and OPLIN announced a new venture with LinkedIn Learning  that will allow Ohioans free access to Lynda.com education courses with a valid Ohio library card. This webinar will explain how Lynda.com works, how to implement it at your library (full implementation will be in place by Sept. 1), and how to promote it to your patrons and the community.

Learning Objectives:
You’ll learn how to:

1. Manage your Lynda Library account
2. Create a landing page on your website
3. Gain a better understanding of the patron login experience
4. Promote the service to your patrons and the community
5. Utilize the service in your library’s programming (coding clinics, resume building)
6. Learn tips for marketing the service to individuals, businesses and students

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.

This webinar is at capacity. It will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.

Presenters: Ohio Auditor of State’s Office (AOS); Michelle Francis, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council

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Registration is limited to the first 98 registrants | Registration Deadline:  Nov. 29

FREE for OLC members only. Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.

NOTE: When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.

Invitations sent via e-mail:
Webinar invitations and access information will be sent via e-mail on Nov. 30. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in your my OLC profile page.

Overview:
House Bill (HB) 312 was recently passed by the Ohio General Assembly and became effective on Nov. 2. The new law will impact how public libraries, schools and other local governments utilize credit cards. Even though the new law became effective on Nov. 2, changes to credit card policies are not required until February 2019. Please join the OLC and the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office (AOS) for this FREE webinar to prepare your library for the upcoming changes. The AOS will be issuing a bulletin on the new law and OLC will be sharing new sample credit card policies prior to the webinar.

Intended Audience: Library Directors, Fiscal Officers and other Library Administrators.

What’s included: All handouts and training provided by the Auditor of State’s Office and OLC.

The webinar will be recorded and posted to the OLC’s website.

Presenters: Ohio Auditor of State’s Office (AOS); Michelle Francis, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council

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Registration is limited to the first 98 registrants | Registration Deadline: Dec. 6

FREE for OLC members only. Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.

NOTE: When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.

Invitations sent via e-mail
Webinar invitations and access information will be sent via e-mail on Dec. 7. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in your my OLC profile page.

Objectives:

• Learn how to prepare your notes to the financial statements for your annual report.
• Get in-depth and hands-on training on how to prepare NOTES to the financial statements (whether you prepare Regulatory or OCBOA) to be submitted with your required annual filings in the Hinkle System.
• This webinar will build upon the training provided in previous years by the AOS’s office. It will provide additional information/lessons learned over the past year specific to libraries.

Submit Questions: Registrants are encouraged to submit questions prior to the live webinar. E-mail questions to mfrancis@olc.org.

Intended Audience: Fiscal officers of libraries who do not prepare GAAP statements.

What’s included: All handouts and training provided by the Auditor of State’s Office.

The webinar will be recorded and posted to the OLC’s website.

Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council

Presenter: Michelle Francis, OLC Director of Government and Legal Services

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Registration is limited to the first 98 registrants | Registration Deadline:  Jan. 28

 FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.

Overview:
Members of the 133rd Ohio General Assembly were officially sworn in on Mon., Jan. 7 and it is essential that public libraries learn about the new legislators and administration. There are 33 Freshman members in the House and 11 in the Senate. We have many new faces at the Statehouse, veteran legislators returning to Capitol Square and many members switching chambers.

In addition, newly-elected Gov. Mike DeWine will be introducing his first two-year biennial state budget proposal in mid-March. This will be an extremely important time as the OLC and its member libraries continue their advocacy efforts to restore state funding for public libraries through the Public Library Fund (PLF).

To prepare library directors, fiscal officers and trustees to work with the members of the new General Assembly, the OLC will be hosting a free webinar on Thurs., Jan. 31 at 1:00 p.m. Michelle Francis, OLC Director of Government and Legal Services, will cover in detail effective advocacy tools and techniques for developing relationships with legislators as well as the latest information from the Statehouse. She will cover everything you need to know to be “In the Know.”

What’s Included: Participation in the live webinar and/or access to the archived version at a later date.

NOTE: Webinar invitations and access information will be sent via e-mail on Jan. 29. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in your my OLC profile page. The webinar will be recorded and posted to the OLC website.

The conference will feature programs and experiences intended to improve Ohio’s library workforce, facilitate partnerships, and support initiatives that improve the capacity of librarians and library staff to improve their knowledge and skills. Conference participants will have opportunities to network with other library staffs outside of their usual networks, learn what other types of libraries are doing, and explore mutual benefits across different types of libraries. They will discover what other types of libraries can do for and with them, learn to be thoughtful of other library types in developing new ideas, and find inspiration for new and innovative ways to support fellow library staff around the state.

Registration Fee: $45 | Registration Deadline: Noon, Mon., June 10, 2019
Please note: the registration fee is only $45 per person thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded by the State Library of Ohio.

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Please note: Registration for this event is only available through eventbrite (not myOLC)

Hotel Accommodations: Please contact the OLC for a list of hotels in the area.

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.

What’s Included: All conference handouts as provided by the presenters. Morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon beverage break will be provided.

Agenda:

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Coffee

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Welcome and How to Use the Conference Graffiti Wall
Learning Outcomes:

• listen to what other libraries need
• discuss how to share patrons
• highlight experiences
• share new ways to use data and analysis
• tell stories

9:30 – 10:15 a.m. | Keynote

Kay Coughlin, Keynote

How to Be Heard in a Noisy Business World

Presenter: Kay Coughlin, CEO, Facilitator on Fire
About Kay Coughlin

Our workplaces are “noisy” operations with lots of competition for limited time, attention, and energy. When you have something important to say, finding your voice in that crowded business culture seems to require skill and experience that may feel out of reach. In this talk, Kay Coughlin delivers a simple technique anyone can use, any time you need to be heard.

Learning Outcomes:

• develop a new communication skill
• learn about marketing and influencing

Sheri Chaney Jones

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. |  How to Create a Culture of Curiosity    

Presenter: Sheri Chaney Jones, President, Measurement Resources Company

The effective use of data is the foundation to creating a culture of high performance. The ability to talk about the value of your organization to patrons, funders, community stakeholders and peer librarians is a hidden success factor. National measurement thought leader, Sheri Chaney Jones will explore how asking the right questions is the key to getting powerful data.

Learning Outcomes:

• discover new ways to use data and analysis,
• learn about marketing and influencing,
• highlight experiences instead of just information

 

10:45 – 11:00 a.m | Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Keys to Successful Partnerships (Panel Discussion)

Lori Overmyer

Tammy Voelker

Molly LaBadie

Tracy Overbey

Moderator: Lori Overmyer, Consultant, Goettler Associates, Inc. and President, Friends of Worthington Libraries 

Panelists: Tammy Voelker, Molly LaBadie and Tracy Overbey

When you need to find a partner organization for a project, how do you know what (or who) to look for? What kinds of questions should you ask one another to decide whether a joint venture would be a good fit for you? Moderator Lori Overmyer, fundraiser and longtime president of Friends of Worthington Libraries, will lead a discussion on two successful partnerships with panelists Molly LaBadie, Deputy Director, Delaware County District Library; Tracey Overbey, Asst. Professor, Ohio State University Libraries; and Tammy Voelker, Librarian, Kent State University.

Learning Outcomes:

• highlight experiences
• listen to what other libraries need
• talk about sharing resources and patrons

 

12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch

12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | World Cafe at Re-IMAGEing

The World Cafe at Re-IMAGEing will be a lively place to voice your thoughts about critical topics affecting Ohio’s libraries! Conversations will be facilitated at each topic station, and you will have an opportunity to speak up about the issues most important to you.

Learning Outcomes:

• listen to what other libraries need
• discuss how to share patrons
• highlight experiences
• share new ways to use data and analysis

1:45 – 2:45 p.m. | Handing Off Patrons: What Libraries Can Expect from Each Other (Panel Discussion)

Christy Farnbauch

Stephanie Meeks

Lorena Popelka

Laura Birkenhauer

Moderator: Christy Farnbauch, Executive Director, NAWBO Columbus, and President, Strategic Links

Panelists: Stephanie Meeks, Lorena Popelka, Laura Birkenhauer

Patrons love their libraries, but they aren’t interested in why one type of library is different from the others. What is the experience for libraries who “inherit” patrons from one another? Students outgrow K-12 libraries, become independent patrons of academic and public libraries, and eventually start the cycle all over again with their own families. Can we be intentional about handing off patrons, and even sharing patrons?

Moderator Christy Farnbauch, longtime strategic planner for non-profits in Ohio, will lead a discussion with panelists: Stephanie Meeks, Digital Learning Strategist, Ohio Department of Education; Lorena Popelka, Upper School Librarian, Columbus Academy; and Laura Birkenhauer, Student Success Librarian for Campus Engagement, Miami University Libraries.

Learning Outcomes:

• listen to what other libraries need
• discuss how to share patrons
• learn about marketing and influencing

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Creating Powerful Connections

Presenter:  Kay Coughlin, CEO, Facilitator on Fire

After a day of learning and talking together, this strategic session will help identify specific needs and create long-lasting connections among the conference participants. Get ready to be led through a powerful and productive connection-building exercise.

Learning Outcomes:

• listen to what other libraries need
• connect to new people and resources

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Don’t Leave Us Hanging: Top Takeaways for Re-IMAGEing Ohio’s Libraries

Presenter:  Kay Coughlin, CEO, Facilitator on Fire

What have we learned from each other? What are the next steps? During this fun, practical, and engaging session, Kay Coughlin will give participants the opportunity to share opinions, discuss ideas, and create action plans. This debriefing session will reflect on the day’s experiences, draw out key takeaways, and provide important insights to take forward.

Learning Outcomes:

• develop a new communication skill
• highlight experiences
• reinforce lessons learned and connections made

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Conference Committee:
Kay Coughlin
Team Experience Curator
CEO, Facilitor on Fire

Doug Evans
Executive Director
Ohio Library Council

Theresa M. Fredericka
Director
INFOhio

Lori Hensley
Director of Education and Events
Ohio Library Council

Katy Kelly
Coordinator of Marketing and Engagement, University of Dayton Libraries
Past President, Academic Library Association of Ohio

Nancy S. Kirkpatrick
Executive Director/CEO
OhioNET

Diane Kolosionek
Head, Research & Teaching Services
Michael Schwartz Library
Cleveland State University

[UPDATE: Parking is free for attendees in the library’s parking garage. Please note that the garage will not open until 8:00 a.m. on Thurs., July 25 due to area construction projects.] 

The OLC’s all-new library facilities conference will provide informative sessions on topics of interest to all public libraries, regardless of budget, size, population served, or location. The conference is designed for ‘decision makers’ with responsibilities for overseeing all facilities systems, from buildings to landscaping, roofing to plumbing, renovations to new construction, space planning to furniture, and of course funding. This conference is intended to help public libraries “Build a Better Library” for all of our patrons!

Register @ my OLC  | Registration Deadline: July 18, 2019

Registration Fees:
Member Fee*: $125  |  Non-Member Fee: $250

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

What’s Included: All conference handouts as provided by the presenters. Morning coffee, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

Conference Agenda and Session Descriptions

Hotel Accommodations: Please contact the OLC for a list of hotels in the area.

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 Chair: Travis Bautz, Director, MidPointe Library System
Committee Roster (PDF)

Travis Bautz

Registration:
Registration is free. Please be sure to indicate which forum you will attend when registering using the link below. Program does not include lunch.

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Sponsor: Small Libraries Division

Who Should Attend: All directors of libraries that have a budget of $1 million or less and a service area of 25,000 or fewer.

Overview:
Meet OLC’s new Executive Director Michelle Francis and get an update on several items of interest, including the state budget and what to expect for public library funding, OLC’s strategic direction for the coming year, and the latest OLC activities. The forums also will allow time for discussions with your peers about issues and challenges unique to small libraries.

Registration:
Registration is free. Please be sure to indicate which forum you will attend when registering using the link below. Program does not include lunch.

Register Now

Sponsor: Small Libraries Division

Who Should Attend: All directors of libraries that have a budget of $1 million or less and a service area of 25,000 or fewer.

Overview:
Meet OLC’s new Executive Director Michelle Francis and get an update on several items of interest, including the state budget and what to expect for public library funding, OLC’s strategic direction for the coming year, and the latest OLC activities. The forums also will allow time for discussions with your peers about issues and challenges unique to small libraries.