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Register @ my OLC | Registration Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
Member Fee: $135* | Non-Member Fee: $270
*You must be an individual member OLC to be eligible for the member rate.
Conference Overview:
Libraries strive to strike a balance between offering a broad, open door policy for community members and ensuring a safe, secure environment for staff and patrons. This all-new conference will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to make your library a better, safer place to work. The conference features a keynote speaker and four learning tracks:
- Cybersecurity
- Protecting People
- Building & Grounds (Physical Spaces)
- Harassment, Reporting and Self-Care
Intended Audience: Ohio library staff interested in learning about library security issues including people, the building, contents and cyber security.
What’s Included: All handouts as provided by the presenters. Morning coffee, light refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff Re-certification, this workshop counts as six (6) contact hours.
Hotel Accommodations: To receive the special OLC rate, please book your room by Oct. 25.
DoubleTree
PH: 216-447-1300
Conference Chair: Jeff Sabo, Public Safety Manager, Toledo Lucas County Public Library
AGENDA:
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Registration and Networking
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | What Every Library Staff Member Should Know about Homelessness
Ryan Dowd
Keynote Speaker: Ryan Dowd, Owner, Homeless Training Institute, LLC
As the Executive Director of a homeless shelter outside of Chicago, Ryan Dowd has been at the forefront of the struggle to assist the homeless for more than 20 years. He has become an authority on how to provide library service to homeless populations. He’s also become a highly-sought speaker following the publication of his book, “Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness” and his website, homelesslibrary.com, which provides training to library staff. Homeless, addicted, mentally ill and traumatized patrons present a special challenge for library staff. During this session, Dowd will explain what you need to know in order to understand troubled patrons so that you can empathize and ultimately resolve problematic behavior.
Book Signing
Dowd will be available to sign copies of his book during the conference. His book will not be sold on-site, but you can purchase the book through the ALA or Amazon prior to the conference.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Customer Service
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Break
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
| Cybersecurity | Protecting People | Building & Grounds (Physical Spaces) | Harassment, Reporting and Self-Care |
| Always Have a Plan: Building an Information Security Response Practice Using NIST CSF | Practical Skills for Effectively (and Compassionately) Managing Problematic Behavior | Active Shooter Instruction | Trauma- Informed Care |
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
| Cybersecurity | Protecting People | Building & Grounds (Physical Spaces) | Harassment, Reporting and Self-Care |
| Building the Human Firewall: The Most Effective Defense Against Cybersecurity Threats | Self-Care for Public Service Staff | Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation | Media Best Practices |
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
| Cybersecurity | Protecting People | Building & Grounds (Physical Spaces) | Harassment, Reporting and Self-Care |
| CHIPP (Cybersecurity Help, Information and Protection Programs) | Safe Place: How Partner with a Licensed Agent to Create a Safe Place for Teens at Your Library | Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) | Report Writing and Proper Documentation of Security Incidents |
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Break
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
| Cybersecurity | Protecting People | Building & Grounds (Physical Spaces) | Harassment, Reporting and Self-Care |
| Is Your Hair on Fire: Crisis Management and Incident Response | Conversation Strategies for Challenging Co-Workers | Mental Health and Safety Boundaries | Incident Reporting for Mid to Small Library Districts |
3:30 p.m. | Closing Panel Session – Questions for the Experts
This session will wrap-up the day’s events and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions of the experts.
4:30 p.m. | Adjourn
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Always Have a Plan: Building an Information Security Response Practice Using NIST CSF
Track: Cybersecurity
Time: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Presenter: Shawn Sines, Principal/Chief Operations Officer, The Rubicon Advisory Group, LLC
Do you know how you will respond when your library experiences a Cybersecurity event? Preparing for crisis and incident response around information security is best done before the crisis arises. Moving from a loose approach to a formal plan can be difficult without guidance and support. This presentation will discuss the challenges of planning and make direct recommendations on how to leverage the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to design and implement an Incident Response (IR) practice that will guide your organization through the critical stages of an information security event.
Sponsored by: Information Technology Division
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Technology Infrastructure Support
Practical Skills for Effectively (and Compassionately) Managing Problematic Behavior
Track: Protecting People
Time: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Presenter: Ryan Dowd, Owner, Homeless Training Institute, LLC
Come learn how to de-escalate crisis and resolve problem behavior from troubled patrons of all types. Ryan Dowd is the author of the Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness and homelesslibrary.com which provides training to library staff.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Customer Service
Active Shooter Instruction
Track: Building & Grounds (Physical Spaces)
Time: 10-15-11:15 a.m.
Presenter: Kevin Echols, Safety and Security Services Manager, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
Kevin Echols will use his 34 years of experience in safety and security to instruct attendees on how best to respond in an active shooter situation. Echols holds a Master’s Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. He has been in public libraries for almost 10 years following a career as a firefighter.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Competency Addressed: Emergency Preparedness
Trauma-Informed Care
Track: Harassment, Reporting and Self-Care
Time: 10-15-11:15 a.m.
Presenter: Sue Marasco, PhD, Director of Education and Trauma, May Dugan Center, Cleveland
Ohio’s public libraries are open to all which means our patrons come from all walks of life. This session will provide information on trauma-informed care and how public libraries can respond to the needs of their individual patrons. It will provide a deeper awareness of the types of trauma and its triggers, as well as a greater understanding of trauma’s effects on behavior.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Competency Addressed: Customer Service
Building the Human Firewall: The Most Effective Defense Against Cybersecurity Threats
Track: Cybersecurity
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Matthew Augustine, Technology Manager, Euclid Public Library
Technology has made reaching our life and work goals easier, but with that ease comes significant cybersecurity issues. Understanding those issues and raising ones intuitive awareness is the starting point to defending against cybersecurity threats. We will look at the ways security can be compromised, as well as some tools and strategies that can be used to tighten security for yourself and your library.
Sponsored by: Information Technology Division
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Technology Infrastructure Support
Self-Care for Public Service Staff
Track: Protecting People
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Emily Bowen, Human Resources Manager, Southwest Public Libraries (Grove City)
Staff who are overworked, exhausted, or unprepared for public service can find it difficult to be a contributing part of a successful customer service team. Empower your teams with self-care tools and practices that they can use to remain present in service situations. Self-care is exactly what it sounds like, but it’s a foreign concept to many people. It’s the whole host of things you do for yourself to maintain your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. There is no specific prescription for self-care. It should be unique to each person and starts with an assessment of each person’s triggers and what brings zen/joy.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Personal Organization
Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation
Track: Building & Grounds (Physical Spaces)
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Benjamin Bellucci, Disaster Program Manager, American Red Cross
This program will be an all-hazard look into planning for, responding to, and recovering from a disaster that can affect staff, customers, and the library itself. This session will explore a range of topics from natural and man-made to cybersecurity disasters that could affect the community as a whole.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Emergency Preparedness
Media Best Practices
Track: Harassment, Reporting and Self-Care
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Benjamin Tucker, Security Supervisor, Toledo Lucas County Public Library
While working to improve the positive impact that a library has on the community it serves, we need to consider not only the impact of internal catalysts on our success, but remember that there are external influences that can affect our growth — one of those influences is the media. As an institution we must realize that the media can have a positive or negative impact on our public image. During this session, we will examine various methods for building and maintaining a positive relationship with the media.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Competency Addressed: Marketing and Public Relations
CHIPP (Cybersecurity Help, Information and Protection Programs)
Track: Cybersecurity
Time: 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Presenter: Ryan Lippe, Consumer Educator, Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Section
As consumers of all ages rely more and more on technology, it is vital they understand how to protect their electronic devices and keep personal information private. During this session, you’ll learn more about the importance of both security and privacy, including the special challenges presented by the use of smartphones and other mobile devises. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Section will provide practical tips that you can put to use and will provide copies of its CHIPP booklet to all attendees.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Technology Infrastructure Support
Safe Place: How to Partner with a Licensed Agent to Create a Safe Place for Teens at Your Library
Track: Protecting People
Time: 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Presenters: Tara Shiman, Youth Services Librarian and Stephanie Brand, Adult and Youth Services Lead Librarian, Worthington Libraries
Safe Place is a national outreach program that collaborates with local businesses and organizations to serve as Safe Place sites that provide access to social services agencies. Our library is a Safe Place site that helps connect these teens to our licensed agency, Huckleberry House in central Ohio. One in seven children will run away before the age of 18 because they don’t know how to deal with family dynamics at home, or because they are experiencing an unsafe situation and feel there is no other escape. Once they are on their own, many don’t have anywhere to go, or they don’t know where to get help. Teens are often an unintentionally neglected population in libraries and this service offers them a safe place to go and seek help. They help with issues such as abuse, violence, neglect, poverty, and homelessness. No matter how hopeless the situation may seem, they offer proven programs and committed people who know how to help young people and families take control of their lives. We will explain how our library became a Safe Place, what it means to be one, and how your library can become one as well.
Sponsored by: Teen Services Division
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency: Organizational Partnerships
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Track: Building & Grounds (Physical Spaces)
Time: 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Presenter: Benjamin Tucker, Public Safety Coordinator, Toledo Lucas County Public Library
The correct placement of either the contents or objects on the interior or exterior of an existing structure, may hinder or improve the ability to secure that structure against unwanted intrusion or the removal of items of value without the owner’s permission. When these concepts are taken into consideration during construction or renovation, they have an even greater impact on physical security. When CPTED’s concepts are taken into consideration to improve physical security, they involve everything from the view of the interior of a building from the exterior of the building, the proper placement of landscaping and even the interior placement of items that obscure the view of staff members from one another, and/or security personnel. CPTED concepts were initially intended to help create a barrier to crime. However, in today’s climate they can help to minimize injuries or loss of life during both natural disasters and incidents of workplace violence.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Competency Addressed: Strategic Planning
Report Writing and Proper Documentation of Security Incidents
Track: Harassment, Reporting and Self-Care
Time: 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Presenter: Scott Davis, Team Leader, Safety and Security Services, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
Proper documentation of security incidents is essential in today’s litigious society. The purpose of this session is to guide staff members into writing accurate, factual, and non-judgmental incident reports that would be court appropriate and stand up to the scrutiny of public records requests.
Sponsored by: Management and Administration Division
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Policies and Procedures
Is Your Hair on Fire: Crisis Management and Incident Response
Track: Cybersecurity
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Shawn Sines, Principal/Chief Operations Officer, The Rubicon Advisory Group
Information Security professionals and incident response toll vendors talk a lot about the detection and monitoring response capabilities of products, but seldom talk about what makes the best mix of people to ensure your response team works. Understanding people and the psychology of how human beings react in a crisis informs our ability to build effective response capabilities within our organizations. This presentation covers the softer skills of hiring the right team, why the best team might not always be the right team and how understanding instinctual human reactions to crisis can better help you prepare for that eventual day when everything goes wrong and your team is left holding the baton to investigate and fend off the invaders. When the crisis happens, do you have the right components in place to manage the communication and response? We will walk through ten key concepts that organizations should consider regardless of their information security framework.
Sponsored by: Information Technology Division
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Emergency Preparedness
Conversation Strategies for Challenging Co-Workers
Track: Protecting People
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Kim Bishop, Staff Development Manager, Dayton Metro Library
You possess the skills and training to effectively communicate with the public about the library and its policies, but what about the skills necessary to communicate with difficult co-workers? Come away with tips to help you meet work place objectives and rise to the occasion with diplomacy and tact.
Sponsored by: Human Resources and Trainer Development Division
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Teamwork
Mental Health and Safety Boundaries
Track: Building & Grounds (Physical Spaces)
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Sue Marasco, PhD, Director of Education and Trauma, May Dugan Center, Cleveland
As librarians, we always want to help our patrons and provide the best service possible. However, there are instances where we need to take into consideration certain boundaries in public service. This session will explain how to handle challenging situations and where to turn for help. It will take a closer look at how public library staff are affected by trauma and stress carried by the people they serve.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Competency Addressed: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Incident Reporting for Mid to Small Library Districts
Track: Harassment, Reporting and Self-Care
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Derek Gordon, Director of Special Projects and Security, Stark County District Library
Incident reporting can be daunting and time consuming for any library district. In addition, the online reporting systems utilized by larger districts can be cost prohibitive for mid- to small-sized districts. This program will share some of the tools that Stark County District Library has implemented that simplified and improved their reporting process and made them more responsive to security incidents.
Sponsored by: Program Planning Committee
Primary Ohio Public Library Competency Addressed: Policies and Procedures
Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council
The webinar was recorded and posted to the OLC website.
Register @ my OLC | Registration Deadline: Nov. 7
FREE for staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries ONLY.
When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.
Presenters: Ben Shepler, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP; Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council
On Sept. 25, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published their final rule updating and significantly expanding the overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule raises the minimum salary an employee must receive before being considered overtime “exempt” to $684 per week – $35,568 per year and it will be effective January 1, 2020. This webinar will help you prepare for the changes and legal counsel will answer your questions.
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 presenters.
NOTE: Webinar invitations and access information will be sent via e-mail on Nov. 11. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in your my OLC profile page.
Enrollment is limited to the first 98 registrants. If multiple staff from the same library system would like to participate, OLC is encouraging them to participate together and only register once so that we can accommodate as many Institutional Members as possible.
NOTE: This webinar was recorded and posted on the OLC website to view at your convenience.
Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council
Registration Deadline: Nov. 11
FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.
Presenters: Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council and Allison DeSantis, Director of Business Services and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Office of the Ohio Secretary of State
For years, each of Ohio’s 88 counties had its own procedure for commissioning notaries. However, as of Sept. 20, Ohio residents applying for a new notary commission or seeking to renew their commission will do so through the Ohio Secretary of State’s office. Under Ohio’s Notary Public Modernization Act, there are also new requirements for education, testing and a criminal records check. This webinar will cover all of the new law changes and their impact on public library staff serving as notaries.
Participants will learn more about the key provisions of the new notary law, including:
- Updates to the way notary commissions are obtained and renewed, including the transfer of the commission process from the county courts of common pleas to the Secretary of State.
- Requirements for education, testing and a criminal records check.
- Rules for completing notarial certificates.
- Rules for becoming an “online Notary Public.”
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 presenters.
NOTE: Webinar invitations and access information will be sent via e-mail on Nov. 13. 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’s website.
This webinar is at capacity; however, it will be recorded and posted on the OLC website to view at your convenience.
Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council
FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.
Presenters: Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council; Kristy Amy, Director of Community Outreach, Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library; Karl Colon, Director, Greene County Public Library
Early childhood literacy is a priority for First Lady Fran DeWine. The FY 20-21 State Budget Bill appropriated $5 million to create the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library (OGIL). The OGIL is an expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Ohio, which sends new books to children from birth to age 5. Currently, there are over 700,000 children under the age of five in the state of Ohio, but less than 100,000 of those children are currently participating in the program.
The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library provides the opportunity to change that and expand participation across the state by partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and working with new and existing affiliates. This webinar will provide detailed information on the new program and how to become an affiliate or local partner.
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 presenters.
NOTE: Webinar invitations and access information will be sent via e-mail on Nov. 18. 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.
Sponsored by the OLC’s Information Technology Division and Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Register @ my OLC | Registration Deadline: Nov. 15
Member Fee: $85* | Non-Member Fee: $170
*Individual members or staff of OLC institutional member libraries
Intended Audience: Ohio library information technology staff, technology coordinators, and decision makers
What’s Included: All handouts as provided by the presenters. Ice Breaker event (the evening prior), morning coffee, light refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff Re-certification, this workshop counts as six (6) contact hours.
Accommodations: For a list of hotels in the area, please email olc@olc.org or call 614-410-8092.
Right Click 2019 Overview:
Right Click 2019 features presentations from professionals, government entities and library IT professionals from around Ohio. This one-day workshop is a unique opportunity for library IT professionals, administrators and support staff to share their knowledge and discuss current technology challenges. Connect with your IT Colleagues from around the state, and come away with solutions to current issues that you can apply at your library.
Submit a Forum Discussion Question:
A question and answer discussion forum will take place during the event. Submit your question now for the afternoon forum. Example questions include: What are some backup solutions for VMs? What are people using for digital signage? What are some solutions for network security and monitoring? Have a question you would like answered at the conference? Submit one now.
AGENDA
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Registration / Networking / Refreshments
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Keynote Session
The Ohio Cyber Collaboration Committee (OC3)—Helping Ohio Achieve World Class Cyber Security
Mark Bell, Cyber Security Outreach Coordinator, Adjutant General’s Department (Ohio National Guard)
Mark Bell is the Cyber Security Outreach Coordinator for the Ohio Adjutant General’s Office. During his keynote presentation, Bell will discuss the OC3’s cyber security programs and how their efforts in: Education and Workforce Development; Building the Ohio Cyber Range; Creating Cyber Response Teams, and Policy and Public Awareness of cyber security, can partner with and support library programs and efforts around Ohio. The OC3’s efforts support educational programming at the library level as well as help to keep library networks and data safe from cyber criminals.
About the Keynote:
Mark Bell primarily works with a wide range of partners throughout Ohio, organized into the Ohio Cyber Collaboration Committee (OC3) to improve the cyber security posture of the state through education and workforce development, the creation of a Cyber Range in Ohio, the development of cyber response teams for Ohio, and the sharing of best cyber practices and policies throughout the state. Prior to working for the Ohio National Guard, Mark worked as District Director and Deputy Chief of Staff for Congressman Patrick Tiberi. In addition to his work at the Ohio National Guard, Mark continues to serve in the US Army Reserve as the Command Sergeant Major of a Military Police Battalion located in Columbus.
9:55 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. | Cyber Policy Guidelines
Presenter: Dr. Loren Wagner, Senior Executive: Risk & Business Development, CentrComm
Cyber security and related events have become part of the daily news digest. Regulatory mandates and guidelines are quickly following. As a result, we are facing more demands on managing cyber security risk. A significant part of this is the implementation of institutional policies reflecting management philosophies for the security and privacy of digital assets and related human interaction. This presentation will discuss some of the most likely policies you need to be familiar with and why. Policy constructs will be discussed. Examples will be provided with references to assist in further policy development and understanding.
Key takeaways:
- Distinction between policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Why I should care about cyber policies
- Key types of policies
- Policy construction and examples
- References to assist in policy development
10:35 – 11:05 a.m. | Gaming and eSports at Cleveland Public Library
Presenter: Tristan Wheeler, Audiovisual & Event Planning Specialist, Cleveland Public Library
During this session, Wheeler will explain the history and development of the gaming and eSports events at the Cleveland Public Library, along with information on how to develop game-related programs and events at your library.
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Geauga County Public Library Mobile Memory Lab
Presenter: Michael Pope, IT Manager, Geauga County Public Library (GCPL)
During this session, Pope will explore the process for creating GCPL’s Mobile Memory Lab, including:
- What is a Memory Lab and how can it benefit your library patrons;
- Equipment and software for GCPL’s Memory Lab;
- Developing training for library staff and library patrons;
- Other discoveries made along the way!
11:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. | Developing the New Dayton Metro Library Mobile App
Presenter: Matthew Jones, Web Developer, Dayton Metro Library
In this program, Jones will explore the app development journey at Dayton Metro Library. You will learn how he utilized Google’s Flutter framework to develop for both iOS and Android using a single code base. Plus, you’ll learn how he leveraged the Polaris API. Since the initial release in July 2019, the response from both patrons and staff has been overwhelmingly positive. The app allows users to:
- Search the Catalog
- Place and View Requests
- View Checked Out Items
- Access Their Library Card
- Find Library Locations
- View Library Hours
- Contact the Library
12:25 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | CIS and the MS-ISAC
Presenters: Kelly Morris, Member Success Program Manager and Paul Jones, Account Management Specialist, Center for Internet Security and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center
Morris and Jones will join the session remotely to discuss the cyber security resources available from the Center for Internet Security (CIS). CIS offers government organizations free Secure Suite Membership, which combines and automates the CIS Benchmarks, CIS Controls, and CIS-CAT Pro into one powerful, time-saving cyber security resource. Libraries are also eligible for free membership in the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), whose mission is to improve the overall cyber security posture of government organizations through focused cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery. Join them in a discussion of these free resources.
1:50 – 3:30 p.m. | Q&A Open Forum – Submit Questions and Topics
Please submit questions and topics that you would like to discuss during this moderated forum.
Example questions include:
- What are some backup solutions for VMs?
- What are people using for digital signage?
- What are some solutions for network security and monitoring?
Have a question you would like answered at the conference? Submit one now!
Sponsored by: OLC’s Children’s Services Division
Register @ my OLC | Registration Deadline: Nov. 29
Member: $35* | Non-member: $70
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
Webinar Overview:
At best, leveling books is another tool to help children choose “just right” books. At worst, it is an expensive product that labels kids, kills the joy of reading, and makes false promises to educators. This brief overview of how leveling works can help us understand both what we can use in each leveling system and how to talk with educators and parents about avoiding the pitfalls.
Presenters:
Lu Benke
Children’s librarian Lu Benke has been running Children’s Services departments for more than 30 years. She recently received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado where she focused on how children’s librarians help children learn to read.
Jim Erekson
Jim Erekson, Ph.D. has been teaching in the field of languages and literacy for more than 20 years. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Northern Colorado and Coordinator of the Literacy Master’s Program, which educates teachers on how to create life-long readers and support family literacy. He is a national expert and author of professional books on literacy and assessment.
Learning Objectives:
You’ll gain a better understanding of leveling systems in order to communicate effectively with stakeholders and avoid pitfalls in helping customers wanting leveled reading materials.
Intended Audience: Children’s Services Staff
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 on Dec. 1. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in you 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.
Presenters: John Sherwood, Workforce Project Manager, Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation and Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council.
Registration is limited to the first 98 registrants | Registration Deadline: Feb. 18
FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.
Overview:
Ohio’s new TechCred program gives employers, including public libraries, the chance to teach new skills to current and future employees for today’s tech-driven economy. Current or prospective employers who submit successful applications will be reimbursed up to $2,000 per credential when a current or future employee completes eligible credentials related to technology. Employers of all sizes and industries that employ Ohio resident W-2 staff are eligible to apply.
Qualifying credentials take a year or less to complete and prepare employees for the technology jobs Ohio employers need to fill.
To qualify for reimbursement employers must partner with a training provider and apply online. Individuals listed in an employer’s application must be Ohio residents with verifiable addresses. According to program guidelines, employers may receive up to $30,000 per funding round.
During this webinar, you’ll learn more about the program, how it can benefit public libraries, and how to apply for funding.
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 Feb. 19. 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.
UPDATE: This webinar was recorded and is available on the OLC website.
Sponsor: Ohio Library Council
Presenter: Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council
Registration is limited to the first 98 registrants | Registration Deadline: Feb. 28
FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.
Overview:
In 2019, eBooks hit a record-breaking level of popularity at public libraries in Ohio and around the country, but libraries are in the middle of a battle for the future of their digital collections. New licensing terms from the nation’s top publishers are restricting how libraries can purchase and circulate eBooks. These new policies drastically limit access and ultimately hurt people who depend upon libraries the most. This webinar will provide the most current information on eBook lending, advocacy efforts at the federal level, and specific actions you can take to advance these efforts.
Topics include:
- Status of the #eBooksForAll campaign.
- Results of recent meetings with publishers.
- Federal government intervention, including next steps with Congress.
- Media and community outreach tools to build library support.
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 Mar. 2. 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.
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Sponsored by the Ohio Library Council
Register @ my OLC | Registration Deadline: March 2
Registration Fees: Member $85* | Non-member $170
*Individual members or staff/trustees of OLC institutional member libraries.
Overview:
This workshop will focus on what every library trustee needs to know, including boardmanship, legal issues, library funding, working with your director, and library finances. You will also learn about services that the OLC offers to its member libraries and their trustees. Although designed for relatively new library trustees, those with years of experience will find this workshop to be a good refresher.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to be an effective Board member and how to work with your library’s director and staff.
- Make sense of your library’s finances and understand how libraries are funded in Ohio.
- Get updates on the latest legislative issues at the Statehouse including the Public Library Fund (PLF).
- Gain a better understanding of the legal questions library trustees often ask.
- Learn more about the services that OLC provides to trustees.
Intended Audience: Any member of a public library Board of Trustees. The OLC encourages new trustees as well as current trustees to attend this educational event.
What’s Included: Attendees will receive a copy of the Ohio Public Library Trustees’ Handbook and all workshop handouts as provided by the presenters. Morning coffee and light refreshments as well as lunch will be provided.
Agenda
9:00 a.m. | Registration and Refreshments
9:30 a.m. | Welcome and Ohio Library Council Overview
Michelle Francis, Executive Director, OLC
10:00 a.m. | Boardmanship
Chad Seeberg, Trustee, Marysville Public Library and member of the OLC Board of Directors
11:15 a.m. | Thriving in the New Normal: Demystifying Library Finances
William Shkurti, Trustee, Upper Arlington Public Library
12:15 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 p.m. | Funding and Other Legislative Issues for Ohio’s Public Libraries
Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, OLC
Michelle Francis, Executive Director, OLC
2:15 p.m. | Trustees’ Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions
Jason Elvers, OLC Legal Counsel, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
3:15 p.m. | “Don’t Ask What Your Director Can Do For You…”
Tony Howard, Director, Pickerington Public Library
4:15 p.m. | Adjourn
Accommodations: For a list of hotels near the Quest Conference Center, please contact olc@olc.org or call 614-410-8092.
Continuing Education Credits: None
The OLC will hold four, one-hour virtual meetings with library directors from different regions of the state. This will be an open discussion on reopening, racism and increased violence across the nation.
Register for one of the following Zoom sessions:
| Library Directors | Session Time | Registration |
| North and Northeast Ohio | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Register now |
| Southeast Ohio | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Register now |
| Northwest Ohio | 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Register now |
| Central and Southwest Ohio | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register now |
Registration is free for directors of OLC Institutional Member Libraries. If you are unable to attend your region’s time slot, you may register for a different session.
