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Legislative Day is your day at the Statehouse.
It’s an opportunity for you to come to Columbus, meet with your legislators, and advocate on behalf of Ohio’s public libraries. The 2023 event will include morning briefings, displays in the Statehouse Rotunda and a luncheon with legislators in the Statehouse Atrium.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 4/19/23
Registration Fee: $60 for members only
Individual members, trustees and administrators of OLC Institutional member libraries.
Sponsored by: Adult Services Division
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 5/2/23
Registration Fees:
Member: $35* | Non-member: $70
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries.
Webinar Overview:
Everyone experiences stress. Stress First Aid is a proven framework to improve recovery from stress reactions — in oneself, coworkers and customers. It is based on solid research supporting the value of key elements that are related to recovery from different types of ongoing adversity. In stressful work environments, the value of reducing the impact of stress translates into a stronger, happier workforce, less turnover and more productivity. We know these are challenging times for library professionals. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this timely webinar is designed to help you identify and address problems associated with various levels of stress. Stress First Aid is a model that can be applied to any stressor and used with anyone.
Presenter:
- Vicki Montesano, Ph.D., Bureau Chief of Mental Health Treatment, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the 7 Cs of Stress First Aid and how to assist someone who may be experiencing a stressful situation or event.
- Learn how to monitor your level of stress and move from unhealthy reactions to healthier ones.
- Gain a better understanding of how to reduce the stigma and create a common language to discuss stress and stress reactions in an efficient way.
- Learn how to address stress reactions before they create problems that can derail health, relationships, or a career.
- 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:
What’s Your Stress Level (PDF)
Register at my OLC | Registration deadline: 5/11/23
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.
NOTE: Webinar access information will be sent via e-mail one day prior to the event. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in your my OLC profile page.
Overview: This webinar will cover the House’s version of the state budget bill, House Bill (HB) 33 and its impact on public libraries. We will also discuss our advocacy efforts and what lies ahead as the state budget process continues in the Ohio Senate.
Presenter: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
If you are unable to participate in the live presentation, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.
Registration deadline: 6/15/23
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.
NOTE: Webinar access information will be sent via e-mail Friday morning (June 16) before the webinar begins at 10 a.m. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in your my OLC profile page.
Overview: This webinar will cover the Senate’s version of the state budget bill, House Bill (HB) 33 and its impact on public libraries. We still have a few weeks left before the state budget is finalized and we need to make sure certain provisions remain in the bill. This session will cover our advocacy efforts for the final stretch of state budget process.
Presenters: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services 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.
Sponsored by the Ohio Library Council
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 7/12/23
Registration Fees:
Member: $150* | Non-member: $300
*In order to qualify for the member rate, the registrant must be an Individual member of the Ohio Library Council.
Conference Overview: This conference will focus on a variety of topics including construction/renovation, space planning, makerspace areas, disaster/emergency planning, building systems, energy efficiency, funding/budgeting, and preventative maintenance.
Conference Agenda and Session Descriptions
Intended Audience: Library leadership, Management, Fiscal Officers and others responsible for making decisions about library facilities
What’s Included: Morning refreshments and lunch. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the workshop, view them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event.
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.
Accommodations: There are three hotels located within walking distance of the Quest Conference Center: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Polaris (614-568-0770); Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Columbus Polaris (614-885-8400); and Four Points by Sheraton Columbus Polaris (614-844-5888). Please call them directly to check on rates and availability.
Conference Planning Committee:
Kristen Payne, Chair
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Monica Baughman
Worthington Libraries
Cara Bolley
Defiance Public Library System
Molly DeFosse
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Chris Ginley
Rocky River Public Library
Ben Lathrop
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
PDC Liaison:
Jennifer Buch
Huron Public Library
Register at my OLC | Registration deadline: 8/1/23
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.
NOTE: Webinar access information will be sent via e-mail. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in your my OLC profile page.
Overview: The legislature has completed their work on the state budget, House Bill (HB) 33, for Fiscal Years 2024-2025. Join the OLC for a final update on all of the changes made by the budget conference committee and vetoes issued by the governor that impact Ohio’s public libraries.
Presenters: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services 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.
sponsored by the Outreach and Special Services Division
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 7/28/23
Registration Fees: Member $65* | Non-member $130
*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.
What’s Included: Morning refreshments and lunch. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the retreat, view them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. The handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program.
Ohio Public Library Core Competencies Addressed: Patron Awareness, Customer Service, Community Engagement
Hotel Accommodations: A room block has been reserved at the DoubleTree by Hilton (PH: 614-956-3400) for Thurs., Aug. 3. Reserve your room online to receive the special rate of $99/night (plus fees and taxes). Reservation deadline date: Fri., July 14.
Agenda
9:30 a.m. | Registration, Refreshments and Networking
9:55 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions
10 a.m. | Inclusive Outreach and Programming
Presenter: Mary Slater, Teen Librarian and Maryanne Haller, Children’s Librarian, Cuyahoga County Public Library
Strengthen your service to the community through adaptive and inclusive programming and outreach. During this session, you will explore adaptive programming opportunities in your community, including schools (to present in the classroom or at the library) and community organizations. The Cuyahoga County Public Library offers programming to the public and also exclusive programming to partner organizations. Teen Librarian Mary Slater and Children’s Librarian Maryanne Haller will explain the programming they do in the library for groups (both integrated programming and specialized programming) and their partnerships with schools (from an inclusive preschool to high school special education classes). They will also explain how they partner with community organizations like the local recreation department and Out and About Ohio (a young adult organization) to create sensory-friendly programming for their groups.
11 a.m. | Break
11:15 a.m. | Partnering with Parks
Presenters: Shannon Keese, Youth Services, Fairfield County District Library; Marie Corbitt, Outreach Librarian, Westerville Public Library; and Amanda Rome, Children Services Outreach Librarian, Stow-Monroe Falls Public Library
Studies show that being out in nature provides many benefits, such as reducing anxiety and increasing critical thinking. This panel of library staff will discuss partnering with local park districts. They will talk about successful program ideas and best practices for building successful partnerships.
12:15 p.m. | Lunch
1 p.m. | Dementia-Friendly Library
Presenters: Bonnie Burman, President, Ohio Council for Cognitive Health
Learn how the Dementia Friends program being presented in libraries across the state is changing the way Ohioans think, act and talk about dementia. During this session, you will learn how to communicate and engage with library patrons who are living with memory changes. You will gain a better understanding of how dementia affects individuals, family members and you can help people living with the disease. You will also gain a better understanding of how to create dementia-friendly spaces in your library and how to take take your services on the road to senior care communities. You will come away from this session will ideas for hosting dementia education programs, support groups, Memory Cafes and more at your library.
2 p.m. | Break
2:15 p.m. | Rural Communities and the Amish
Presenter: Nicholas McFarren, Outreach Library Assistant, Orrville Public Library
There are a many unserved, but potential, library patrons living in rural areas of Ohio. This session will show you how to reach them. Alicia Evans, Outreach Manager with the Geauga County Library and Nicholas McFarren, Outreach Library Assistant with the Orrville Public Library will share the strategies they employed to reach people in rural areas, including Amish community members. This session will provide a number of outreach ideas, programs and tips that you can implement back at your library.
3 p.m. | Wrap-up and Adjourn
Registration:
Registration is free for OLC Institutional Members Libraries. Please be sure to indicate which forum you will attend when registering using the link below. Program does not include lunch.
Sponsor: Small Libraries Division
Who Should Attend: Directors of small libraries
Overview:
OLC’s Executive Director Michelle Francis will provide an update on several items of interest, including state funding and what to expect for the Public Library Fund as well as answer any questions you may have about OLC activities. The forum also will allow time for discussions with your peers about issues and challenges unique to small libraries.
Registration:
Registration is free for OLC Institutional Members Libraries. Please be sure to indicate which forum you will attend when registering using the link below. Program does not include lunch.
Sponsor: Small Libraries Division
Who Should Attend: Directors of small libraries
Overview:
OLC’s Executive Director Michelle Francis will provide an update on several items of interest, including state funding and what to expect for the Public Library Fund as well as answer any questions you may have about OLC activities. The forum also will allow time for discussions with your peers about issues and challenges unique to small libraries.
Sponsored by the Library Accounting Division
This is a hybrid event. Participants can attend in person at the OLC office in Dublin (Northwest Columbus) or online with the same access to workshop content.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 8/24/23
Registration Fees:
Member: $75* | Non-member: $150
*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries
Please note: When registering on your my OLC account, be sure to indicate your registration type — select in person OR virtually. If you have a change to your registration, please notify the OLC office at least one week prior to the program.
Program Overview:
This 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: Morning coffee, light refreshments and lunch will be provided for those who attend at the OLC office. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the conference, view them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. All handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program.
Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this webinar counts as 6 continuing education contact hours of credit.
CPIM Credit: This workshop has been approved by the Ohio Treasurer’s Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) for 5.5 hours of continuing education credit. Following the workshop, you must report your hours to MyCPIM.
Core Competencies Addressed: Fiscal Operations and Organizational Awareness
AGENDA
9 a.m. | Registration / Join the Zoom classroom
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | History of the Public Library Fund and Legislative Update
- Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council
- Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Library Fiscal Officer Calendar
- Robert Dolan, Fiscal Officer, Cuyahoga County Public Library
- Lisa Havlin, Fiscal Officer, Geauga County Public Library
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Intro to OPLIN and E-Rate
- Don Yarman, Executive Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network
12 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | AOS Update / Preparing for Your Audit and Detailed Reporting
- Joey Jones, Chief Auditor, Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office
- Amie Lynn, Fiscal Officer, Massillon Public Library
1:45 – 2:00 p.m. | Break
2 – 3:30 p.m. | OPERS Reporting and Library Reporting
- Sarah Carr, Employer Compliance Specialist, OPERS
3:30 – 4 p.m. | Workers’ Comp and PERRP Reporting
- Renée Peck, Director, Ohio BWC, Public Employment Risk Reduction Program
4 p.m. | Adjourn
