Webinar Overview
The OLC has been working with the Governor’s Office on Workforce Transformation (OWT) and BroadbandOhio on a new statewide digital resource finder that will highlight services available through Ohio’s public libraries. The state is in the process of creating a new digital platform where Ohioans can find local resources available to them, based on their location. Some of the resources that will be highlighted will be services available at individual public library locations (Wi-Fi hotspots, remote printing, etc.). The OLC will host a free webinar on Thurs., June 17 at 10 a.m. to explain the new digital resource finder and how your library can highlight your services.

Registration:  FREE* for OLC members.
*Individual members, trustees or administrators of OLC Institutional member libraries.

NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar.

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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.

If you are unable to participate in the live presentation, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.

Learn more about all of the changes incorporated in the Senate version of the state budget, Sub. House Bill (HB) 110 which impact Ohio’s public libraries. This webinar will also discuss what to expect as the budget Conference Committee begins their work in reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the HB 110.

Registration: FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members, trustees or administrators of OLC Institutional member libraries.

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NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar.

Presenters: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council and Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council

If you are unable to participate in the live presentation, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.

Register at my OLC  | Registration Deadline: 7/14/21

Registration Fees: Member $65* | Non-member $130
*In order to qualify for the member rate, the registrant must be an Individual member of the Ohio Library Council.

Conference Overview: 2020 was a year that forced innovation, but library staff have been innovators for years. This virtual conference will explore pre- and post-pandemic resiliency in library services, programs and more.

Conference Keynotes:
Matthew Heaggans	Tracy Strobel	Felton Thomas

Conference Schedule and Session Descriptions 
NOTE: When registering, you will be asked to choose one breakout session per time period.

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.

Online Conference Instructions: The Ohio Library Council will present this conference via Zoom. The link will be emailed to all registrants 2 days prior to the conference.

What’s Included: All conference handouts as provided by the presenters.

Jeff Yahraus, Conference Chair

Conference Planning Committee:

Jeff Yahraus, Chair
Williams County Public Library

Kellen Freeman
Delaware County District Library

Katy Hite
Delaware County District Library

Liz Muether
Mercer County District Library

Gill Nance
Southwest Public Libraries

Brenna Riethmiller
Winters-Bellbrook Community Library

Leann Schneider
Bexley Public Library

Jennifer Stencel
Akron-Summit County Public Library

Holly Walter
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

Jeannine Wilbarger
Rossford Public Library

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.

The Ohio General Assembly has finalized and Gov. DeWine has signed the FY22-23 state budget bill (House Bill 110). The budget maintains the Public Library Fund (PLF) at 1.7% of the General Revenue Fund (GRF) for the next two years and became effective on July 1, 2021. This webinar will cover the final provisions in the budget and their impact on Ohio’s public libraries.

Registration: FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members, trustees or administrators of OLC Institutional member libraries.

Register Now!

NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar.

Presenters: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council and Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council

If you are unable to participate in the live presentation, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.

Virtual event sponsored by the Outreach and Special Services Division

Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 8/1/21

Registration Fees: Member $30* | Non-member $60
*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries. 

Program Overview: Gather successful collaborative ideas from colleagues and share your library’s successful outreach initiatives with others. Come prepared to refresh, rejuvenate, and revitalize your library’s outreach programs and services!

Intended Audience:  All library staff members interested in outreach services.

Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this conference will count as five (5) contact hours of credit.

Online Event Instructions: The Ohio Library Council will present this program via Zoom. The link will be emailed to all registrants 2 days prior to the event.

What’s Included: All handouts as provided by the presenters.

Ohio Public Library Core Competencies Addressed: Patron Awareness, Customer Service, Community Engagement

AGENDA:

10:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions

10:05 a.m. | Using Kits to Enhance Programming to Older Adults

Presenter: Sally Inglett, MEternally

Many libraries have kits that they use in programming from early childhood to seniors. Sally Inglett from MeTernally will share with us information about using kits and other memory resources with older adults.

11:00 a.m. | Break

11:10 a.m. | Networking Breakout Sessions (Choose one when registering)

12:15 p.m. | Lunch Break

12:45 p.m. | Library Services for the Incarcerated

Presenters: Ann Plazek, Medina County District Library and Rose Shaddy, Library Administrator, Ohio Department of Rehab and Corrections

From the Inside to the Outside is a partnership between the Medina County Sheriff’s Department and the Medina County District Public Library. The goal of this program is to educate incarcerated parents about the programs and services provided by the library that can help them prepare their children for success and then provide them with an opportunity to share a book with their child. Learn how you can reach out to your local prison to assist inmates with their reentry process.

1:45 p.m. | Break

1:55 p.m. | Self-Care for Outreach Professionals

Presenter: Helka Casey, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Psychiatric Counselor

Outreach patrons for the most part are caring individuals that we get attached to after bring materials to them over the years. Taking care of yourself is important, but in the world of Outreach it becomes essential so that you don’t suffer from compassion fatigue and burnout. This session will discuss tips on how to practice self-care.

2:55 p.m. | Wrap-up and Closing Remarks

3:00 p.m. | Adjourn

Register at my OLC  | Registration Deadline: 8/15/21
NOTE: When registering, you must select one breakout session per time period.

Registration Fees: Member $65* | Non-member $130
*In order to qualify for the member rate, the registrant must be an Individual member of the Ohio Library Council.

Sharon M. Draper, Conference Keynote

Conference Overview: Serving youth is a constantly changing field and has only become heightened in the past year. Youth staff have been experiencing, adapting, and improving services in the face of the biggest change any of us have seen in our careers. We’ll share the unique ways to best serve patrons from birth through high school and explore innovative and inclusive ideas that will inspire us and improve our communities all while working through the first pandemic we’ve all lived through. Together, we’re stronger.

Intended Audience:  Library staff who work with children and teens.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: When registering, you will be asked to choose one breakout session per time period.

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.

Conference Planning Committee:

Christiana Congelio, Chair

Christiana Congelio, Chair
Marysville Public Library

Tara Bahnsen
Kaubisch Memorial Public Library

Caitlin Campbell
Lane Public Library

Susan Deatrick
Paulding County Carnegie Library

Bridgid Gallagher-Sauter
Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library

Ruby Smart
Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library

Raychelle Steele
Kent State University iSchool

Angela Young
Reed Memorial Library

Morgan Hidy
Worthington Libraries

Ally Doliboa
MidPointe Library System

PDC Liaisons:
Barb Scott
Bucyrus Public Library

Gill Nance
Southwest Libraries

Register at my OLC  | Registration Deadline: 8/24/21

Registration Fees:
Entire Workshop Series: Member: $190* | Non-member: $380

Workshop 5 ONLY: Member: $50* | Non-member: $100

*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.

Overview:
The transition to a new management role can be challenging even for experienced and highly-skilled employees. The OLC’s New Directors Workshop Series is created specifically for new and aspiring library directors who want to develop their management skills, confidence and effectiveness. This comprehensive leadership training will cover proven techniques and powerful strategies for success in your new role. The program will be delivered through five virtual workshops; each focusing on a specific area of education. You can attend the entire series, or choose the workshop(s) you would like to attend.

Who Should Attend: Library directors with less than three years of experience as a director, interim or acting directors, or library staff with management and/or administrative experience who aspire to become a library director.

What’s Included:

• Electronic handouts provided by the instructors.
• Access to workshop recordings for up to 30 days following event.
• Free digital copy of the OLC publication, Ohio Public Library Administrator’s Handbook.

Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this workshop series counts as 25 hours (5 hours per workshop).

Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competencies addressed: Leadership; Project Management; Fiscal Operations; Building Management; Personnel Management

Workshop 5 Agenda: Essential Administration

8:45 a.m. | Join the Zoom Classroom (The link will be emailed to you prior to the workshop.) We will test audio and video connections to ensure all attendees can see and hear the presenters.

9:00 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions

9:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Public Records Act and the Open Meetings Act

Presenters: Mark W. Altier, Director of Open Government, Office of the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost; and
Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council

10:30 a.m. | Break

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | The Board of Trustees and Library Finances

Presenter: John Yesso, Trustee, Upper Arlington Public Library

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Lunch Break & Optional Networking

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Keeping Your Library Budget on Track

Presenters: Paula Brehm-Heeger, MLS, MPA, Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director, Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library; and Molly Defosse, Chief Finance and Facilities Officer, Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Managing Your Library Building

Presenter: Cheryl Kuonen, Director, Mentor Public Library and Chair of OLC’s Board of Directors

2:30 p.m. | Adjourn

Sponsored by: OLC’s Marketing and Public Relations Division

Register at my OLC  | Deadline to register: 9/2/21

Registration Fees:
Member: $20* | Non-member: $40

*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries

Thomas Fladung

Overview: You can’t predict when a crisis will occur, but you can plan for one. From a natural disaster, to a shooting at a branch, or anger in the community over a library program, a crisis can take many forms.  This webinar will explain how to respond immediately and effectively when there is a crisis situation at your library which is likely to attract attention on social media and/or traditional media. The emphasis of this webinar will be on pragmatic, practical tips and best practices that you can arm yourself with to survive the initial stages of the crisis — and emerge with your library’s reputation intact or even enhanced.

Learning Objectives:
During this webinar, you will learn how to:

• Define and create key messages.
• Avoid the deadly “no comment.”
• Evaluate social media threats and how that assessment helps determine your response.
• Leverage your social media outlets and other tools to reach key stakeholders – the people who care most about you and your library.

Presenter: Thomas J. Fladung, Hennes Communications

Thom Fladung is the managing partner of Hennes Communications which is based in Cleveland. He has more than 33 years of daily newspaper and digital media experience, having served as a top editor at some of the nation’s largest newspapers such as the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Detroit Free Press. Fladung is an expert at crafting effective, strategic messages on hard deadlines. He is also experienced at quickly evaluating, assembling and disseminating information – crisis management skills that are critically important for clients coping with reputation management issues and breaking crises.

Intended Audience: Library administrators and marketing and public relations staff, including those responsible for social media accounts.

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

Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council

Register at my OLC  | Registration Deadline: 9/5/21

Registration Fees:
Member: $30* | Non-member: $60

*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries

Program Overview:
This virtual workshop is primarily designed for new public library fiscal officers, deputy fiscal officers, and directors, but it can also serve as a valuable refresher. You will gain a better understanding of the main duties of a public library fiscal officer and get the latest information on fund accounting, budgeting, reporting, OPERS, library funding and key legislative issues impacting public libraries. This is an opportunity to learn from and share ideas with other public library fiscal officers from around the state.

Intended Audience: New public library fiscal officers, deputy fiscal officers, directors, or anyone who would like an overview of the functions performed by public library fiscal officers.

What’s Included: Participation in the live, online workshop and/or access to the archived version, resources (if applicable) provided by the presenters.

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.

CPIM Credit: This workshop qualifies for 3.25 hours of continuing education credit for the Ohio Treasurer’s Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM). You must report your hours to MyCPIM.

• MyCPIM Worksheet (PDF)

Ohio Public Library Core Competencies Addressed: Fiscal Operations and Organizational Awareness

AGENDA:

9 a.m. | Join the Zoom Classroom (The link will be emailed to you two days prior to the workshop). We will test audio and video connections to ensure all attendees can see and hear the presenters.

9:10 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions

9:15 a.m. | OPERS Reporting and Library Policies

Presenter: Abby Chaffin, Employer Compliance Specialist, OPERS

Gain a better understanding of a library fiscal officer’s responsibilities with respect to OPERS reporting and applicable library policy. You will learn what comprises earnable salary, how to properly handle a retire/rehire, how to navigate the Employer Contribution System, and how to meet the requirements for the PEDACKN Independent Contractor Forms. This session will use real-life scenarios and examples to assist you along the way.

10:30 a.m. | Break

10:45 a.m. | History of the PLF – How Library Funding Works

Presenters: Michelle Francis, Executive Director; and Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council

Gain a better understanding of how the Public Library Fund (PLF) has historically been funded and distributed to counties and how current state revenues affect recent distributions. You will also learn more about the various resources that the OLC provides to fiscal officers and directors.

11:45 a.m. | Break

12 p.m. | Funds and Beyond

Presenter: Joey Jones, Chief Auditor, Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office

This training session is designed to provide information on:

• Fund Accounting – Understanding the basis for this method of accounting.
• GASB 54 – Fund balance classification and financial statement presentation.
• Audit types – Different audit options for different entities.
• Budgetary statements – Understanding how your working budget and budgetary statements should be prepared.
• Ohio Compliance Supplement matrix –  Learn what the auditor is going to ask you and what records the auditor is going to request.

1 p.m. | Adjourn