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Due to COVID-19, this event will be held online.
Registration: FREE* for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors
NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the discussion group.
Presenter: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
Road Ahead Tour Overview:
Even though Gov. DeWine will not officially present his Fiscal Year 2022-2023 state budget proposal to the Ohio General Assembly until February 2021, the behind-the-scenes process of formulating his budget proposal has already begun. Jay Smith, OLC’s Director of Government and Legal Services, will host a series of virtual meetings with library directors across the state on his “Road Ahead Tour” for the next state budget. During this “stop,” Jay will share information about OLC’s advocacy efforts and tools for library directors to utilize as we continue to fight for funding at the state level.
Due to COVID-19, this event will be held online.
Registration: FREE* for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors
NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the discussion group.
Presenter: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
Road Ahead Tour Overview:
Even though Gov. DeWine will not officially present his Fiscal Year 2022-2023 state budget proposal to the Ohio General Assembly until February 2021, the behind-the-scenes process of formulating his budget proposal has already begun. Jay Smith, OLC’s Director of Government and Legal Services, will host a series of virtual meetings with library directors across the state on his “Road Ahead Tour” for the next state budget. During this “stop,” Jay will share information about OLC’s advocacy efforts and tools for library directors to utilize as we continue to fight for funding at the state level.
Due to COVID-19, this event will be held online.
Registration: FREE* for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors
NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the discussion group.
Presenter: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
Road Ahead Tour Overview:
Even though Gov. DeWine will not officially present his Fiscal Year 2022-2023 state budget proposal to the Ohio General Assembly until February 2021, the behind-the-scenes process of formulating his budget proposal has already begun. Jay Smith, OLC’s Director of Government and Legal Services, will host a series of virtual meetings with library directors across the state on his “Road Ahead Tour” for the next state budget. During this “stop,” Jay will share information about OLC’s advocacy efforts and tools for library directors to utilize as we continue to fight for funding at the state level.
Due to COVID-19, this event will be held online.
Registration: FREE* for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors
NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the discussion group.
Presenter: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
Road Ahead Tour Overview:
Even though Gov. DeWine will not officially present his Fiscal Year 2022-2023 state budget proposal to the Ohio General Assembly until February 2021, the behind-the-scenes process of formulating his budget proposal has already begun. Jay Smith, OLC’s Director of Government and Legal Services, will host a series of virtual meetings with library directors across the state on his “Road Ahead Tour” for the next state budget. During this “stop,” Jay will share information about OLC’s advocacy efforts and tools for library directors to utilize as we continue to fight for funding at the state level.
Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council
Register at my OLC | Deadline to register: 10/5/20
Registration Fees:
Member: $20* | Non-member: $40
*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries
Gregg Dodd
Program Overview:
Libraries are faced with unique challenges in a 24-hour news cycle world. Libraries must be ready to communicate quickly about any crisis impacting their reputation, including the ongoing world heath crisis. Gregg Dodd, Director of Marketing for the Columbus Metropolitan Library, will share practical strategies that will help libraries implement a crisis communication plan and how to navigate the complexities of message dissemination during any crisis through real-life examples.
Presenter:
Gregg Dodd, Director of Marketing, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Learning Objectives:
- Provide practical strategies that will help library administrators identify and implement a communications plan and how to navigate the complexities of message dissemination during a crisis.
- Identify the most important communication channels, and when to use them.
- Prepare library administrators with tips to help protect their library brand during a crisis.
Intended Audience: Library administrators and marketing and public relations 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 presenters.
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: Emergency Preparedness
Due to COVID-19, this event will be held online.
Registration: FREE* for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors
NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the discussion group.
Presenter: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
Road Ahead Tour Overview:
Even though Gov. DeWine will not officially present his Fiscal Year 2022-2023 state budget proposal to the Ohio General Assembly until February 2021, the behind-the-scenes process of formulating his budget proposal has already begun. Jay Smith, OLC’s Director of Government and Legal Services, will host a series of virtual meetings with library directors across the state on his “Road Ahead Tour” for the next state budget. During this “stop,” Jay will share information about OLC’s advocacy efforts and tools for library directors to utilize as we continue to fight for funding at the state level.
Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council
FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Webinar Overview:
We know these are difficult times for everyone. Even before COVID-19, 48% of Americans reported having some level of stress. And the onset of this pandemic has certainly increased the amount in everyone’s daily lives.
A landmark Kaiser Permanente and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study that surveyed patients receiving physicals found that almost two-thirds had experienced at least one form of abuse, neglect, or other trauma as a child. Although much of the study’s impact originated in the fields of health and human services, trauma-informed care is a framework that holds great promise for application to library work both in how we serve and respond to patrons as well as how we respond to taking care of ourselves.
Combine this landmark study with the pandemic and social unrest, and there is even a greater potential to disrupt our sense of control, connection and meaning. This webinar will help you gain a better understanding of why we suffer, how we might better interact with patrons and co-workers, and what you can do to support and empower personal wellness for your patrons and yourself.
Presenters:
- Kim P. Kehl, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Vicki Montesano, Ph.D., Bureau Chief of Mental Health Treatment, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Learning Objectives:
- Understand common stress reactions and challenges of COVID-19.
- Learn how to work with an anxious public during these difficult times.
- Review effective strategies for stress-management and self-care.
- Learn techniques for reducing anxiety and increasing resiliency.
- Discover resources and services through Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Intended Audience: All public library 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 presenters.
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: Adaptability
Additional Resources:
Support Yourself (PDF)
Library Patrons (PDF)
Library Administrators (PDF)
About the presenters:
Kim P. Kehl, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Under the general direction of the OhioMHAS Assistant Director, Office of Community Treatment Services, Kim collaborates with partners to support training on trauma-informed practices throughout Ohio. He coordinates training efforts and implementation of trauma-informed practice within the MHAS and Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) systems. He works with OhioMHAS Regional Psychiatric Hospitals and DODD Developmental Centers to advance trauma-informed practice. He also supports Regional Trauma-Informed Care Collaboratives to meet local regional-based needs.
Kim provides leadership to efforts in developing statewide interdepartmental collaboration among all human services agencies to advance trauma-informed care throughout the Ohio healthcare and human services systems. He also provides leadership to implementing strategies and supporting mental health and wellness for first responders. Kim has more than 39 years of experience in the field.
Vicki Montesano, Ph.D., LPCC-s, LICDC-CS
Vicki Montesano holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Kent State University and is dually licensed as a supervising Professional Clinical Counselor and an Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Ohio. She completed the Robert T. Kauer Mental Health Executive Leadership Program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Vicki has extensive experience in both direct service and clinical management in community mental health and state psychiatric hospital settings, including educational programming/training, program development, program implementation, supervision, continuous process improvement, process re-engineering, cross-functional team building, and leadership development. Her clinical specialties include first episode psychosis interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy/cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis, family psychoeducation, cognitive enhancement therapy, motivational interviewing, and co-occurring disorders.
Deadline to register: 10/12/20
FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries.
NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Sponsored by: Adult Services Division
Program Overview:
The Ohio Library Council will host a live, hour-long webinar with renowned librarian, literary critic, book advocate, and ardent lifelong reader Nancy Pearl about her new book, The Writer’s Library: The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives. This book is an amazing collection of interviews with 23 exceptionally gifted writers and is co-written with noted playwright Jeff Schwager.
In her first-ever webinar with OLC, Nancy will talk with Adult Services Division Coordinator Sarah Osinsky about the books that made these authors think, brought them joy, and changed their lives. She’ll also talk about the books she’s reading (and listening to!) right now and what it’s like to be the inspiration for the “shushing” librarian action figure. With Nancy’s irresistible charm and undeniable knowledge, this is bound to be a memorable hour of fun and great ideas!
If you are unable to attend the live presentation, this webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.
Presenters: Nancy Pearl and Sarah Osinsky, Collection Development Librarian, Geauga County Public Library and Coordinator of OLC’s Adult Services Division.
Intended Audience: Library staff specializing in reader’s advisory
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. If time allows, there will be Q&A.
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: Reader’s Advisory
About Nancy Pearl
Bestselling author, librarian, literary critic, and devoted reader Nancy Pearl regularly speaks about the importance and pleasure of reading at libraries, literacy organizations, and community groups around the world. She can be heard on NPR’s Morning Edition and KWGS-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma, discussing her favorite books. Her monthly television show on the Seattle Channel, Book Lust with Nancy Pearl, features interviews with authors, poets, and other literary figures. Among her many honors are the 2011 Librarian of the Year Award from Library Journal and the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association. Nancy is the creator of the internationally recognized program If All of Seattle Read the Same Book, and was the inspiration for the Archee McPhee “Librarian Action Figure.”
Due to COVID-19, this event will be held online.
Registration: FREE* for OLC Institutional Member Library Directors
NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the discussion group.
Presenter: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
Road Ahead Tour Overview:
Even though Gov. DeWine will not officially present his Fiscal Year 2022-2023 state budget proposal to the Ohio General Assembly until February 2021, the behind-the-scenes process of formulating his budget proposal has already begun. Jay Smith, OLC’s Director of Government and Legal Services, will host a series of virtual meetings with library directors across the state on his “Road Ahead Tour” for the next state budget. During this “stop,” Jay will share information about OLC’s advocacy efforts and tools for library directors to utilize as we continue to fight for funding at the state level.
Registration Deadline: 10/14/20
Registration Fees:
Member: $30* | Non-member: $60
*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries
Program Overview:
This half-day, online workshop will cover everything you need to know whether you are looking at new construction or a renovation project. It will provide informative sessions on topics of interest to all public libraries, regardless of budget, size, population served, or location. This program is designed to answer the most common questions on library construction projects – how to pay for them, competitive bidding requirements and prevailing wage.
What’s Included: Participation in the live workshop and/or access to the archived version, resources (if applicable) provided by the presenters. The webinar will be recorded and available to registrants for 30 days following the live webinar.
NOTE: Workshop invitation 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 (3) continuing education contact hours of credit.
Ohio Public Library Core Competencies Addressed: Facilities, Contracts and Negotiations, Human Capital Management
AGENDA:
9:30 a.m. | Join the Zoom Classroom
The link will be emailed to registrants two days prior to the workshop. We will test audio and video connections to ensure all attendees can see and hear the presenters.
9: 45 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions
Presenters: Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council; and Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Needs, Wants and Reality: Navigating Project Financing
Presenter: Rebecca Princehorn, Partner, Bricker & Eckler LLP
Financing projects big and small is interdisciplinary — legal and financial. This session will review voted and unvoted legal options for financing projects and the related cost of funds for each option. Including financing in an overall financial and facilities plan will also be discussed as well as managing expectations about what is possible given practical constraints.
11:00 a.m. | Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | To Bid or Not to Bid? Public Bidding and Procurement Requirements for Design Professionals and Construction
Presenter: Laura Bowman, Partner, Bricker & Eckler, LLP
Learn more about the processes required by Ohio law specifically for public libraries and what you need to know to make sure your library is following the law when hiring a Design Professional, Contractor, Construction Manager at Risk, or Design-Builder – it’s not just bidding anymore!
12:15 p.m. | Break
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Prevailing Wage Requirements
Presenters: Stephen Clegg, Bureau Chief – Wage and Hour, Division of Industrial Compliance; and Sean Seibert, Investigator Supervisor, Bureau of Wage and Hour, the Ohio Department of Commerce
This session will cover the who, what, when, where and why of prevailing wage in Ohio. During this session, you’ll get all of your questions answered, plus find out what you need to know and when it is required.
1:30 p.m. | Adjourn
