Sponsored by the Government Relations Committee

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: 6/8/23

Registration Fees:  Member $75* | Non-member $150
*Individual members or staff of OLC institutional member libraries. Fee includes access to in-person or virtual option.

Workshop Overview: Is your library considering going on the local ballot with a new levy, renewing an existing levy, or possibly modifying a levy that’s been in place for some time? This  program will provide the information you need as you prepare for your ballot initiative, including:

1. determining the need and public support for your library levy;
2. legal process for placing the issue on the ballot;
3. developing the campaign message;
4. running the mechanics of a library campaign;
5. connecting with the media and developing message strategies; and
6. coordinating a lawful campaign

The format of this workshop will address each of these six points and allow time to answer questions.

Intended Audience: Directors, trustees, public relations staff, and other staff who will be involved in the library’s levy education effort.

What’s Included: Lunch will be provided for those that 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. The handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program. Attendees will also receive a free digital copy of the OLC publication, Ballot Issues Handbook  – Campaigns 101: The Nuts and Bolts.

Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this workshop counts as four (4) contact hours of credit.

Ohio Public Library Core Competencies addressed in this workshop: Fundraising and Strategic Planning

Agenda: 

9:45 a.m. | Registration

10 a.m. | Levies – The Basics
Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, OLC

11 a.m. | Break

11:15 a.m. | How We Did It!
Cheryl Kuonen, Executive Director, Mentor Public Library

12:30 p.m. | Lunch

1 p.m. | Nuts & Bolts of a Successful Levy
Galen Schuerlein, Of Counsel / Director of Public Affairs, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

2 p.m. | Adjourn

Hotel Accommodations: The OLC has secured a discounted room rate at the nearby TownePlace Suites Columbus Dublin, 5155 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Reserve your room online to receive 15% off the best available Studio Suites.

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.

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.

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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.

Register Now

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

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.

Register Now

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.