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Workshop Series for New and Aspiring Directors
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 four 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.
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. The program will be delivered through four 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.
Note: When registering, please indicate if you will be attending in person or virtually.
Registration Fees:
Entire Workshop Series: Member: $400* | Non-member: $800
One Workshop: Member: $125* | Non-member: $250
*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
Workshop Dates:
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- Workshop 1: Essential Knowledge (Part One)
May 14, 2024 - Workshop 2: Legal and Human Resources
June 4, 2024
- Workshop 3: Essential Administration
July 17, 2024 - Workshop 4: Essential Knowledge (Part Two)
Aug. 28, 2024
- Workshop 1: Essential Knowledge (Part One)
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: 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. Workshop recordings and handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program. Attendees will receive a 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 20 hours (5 hours per workshop).
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.
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. You can attend the entire series or choose the workshop(s) you would like to attend.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 5/7/24
Note: When registering, please indicate if you will be attending in person or virtually.
Registration Fees:
Entire Workshop Series: Member: $400* | Non-member: $800
Workshop 1 ONLY: Member: $125* | Non-member: $250
*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 four 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: 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. Workshop recordings and handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program. Attendees will receive a 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 20 hours (5 hours per workshop).
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competencies addressed: Leadership; Organizational Awareness; Advocacy
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.
Workshop 1 Agenda: Essential Knowledge
9:30 a.m. | Registration / Join the Zoom
9:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Welcome to Ohio’s Public Library Community
- Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council
- Evan Struble, State Library of Ohio
- Don Yarman, Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Lunch & Networking
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Under the Rotunda: Public Library Advocacy & How Ohio’s Public Libraries are Funded
- Jay Smith, OLC Director of Government and Legal Services
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | You have Decided to be a Director!
- Jennifer Buch, Director, Huron Public Library
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Ohio Public Library Core Competencies & OLC’s Certification Programs
- Molly McGirr Norris, Adult Services Manager, Euclid Public Library and Chair of OLC’s Professional Development Committee
3 p.m. | Adjourn
Sponsored by the Ohio Library Council
Registration: FREE* for OLC Institutional Member Libraries Only.
OLC will be hosting a virtual town hall meeting specifically for library directors on Thursday, May 30 at 10 a.m. OLC staff will provide updates on issues related to the PLF/state revenues, First Amendment Audits, OTSCIF, recent legislation and more.
NOTE: This event is exclusively for OLC Institutional Member Public Library Directors and will not be recorded.
Registration is required.
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. You can attend the entire series or choose the workshop(s) you would like to attend.
Note: When registering, please indicate if you will be attending in person or virtually.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 5/28/24
Registration Fees:
Entire Workshop Series: Member: $400* | Non-member: $800
Workshop 2 ONLY: Member: $125* | Non-member: $250
*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 four 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: 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. Workshop recordings and handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program. Attendees will receive a 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 20 hours (5 hours per workshop).
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competencies addressed: Leadership; Laws; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Personnel Management; Ethics
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.
Workshop 2 Agenda: Legal and Human Resources
9:30 a.m. | Registration / Join the Zoom
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Legal Issues Affecting Your Library
- Jason Elvers, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, and OLC Legal Counsel
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | The Importance of Diversity in Public Libraries
- Kacie Armstrong, Director, Euclid Public Library
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch & Networking
1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Staying Legal: Human Resource Matters
- Benjamin A. Shepler, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Ohio Ethics Law: Can I Do That?
- Susan Willeke, Education and Communications Administrator, Ohio Ethics
4:30 p.m. | Adjourn
This information is for OLC Institutional Member Libraries ONLY
Overview: This webinar includes a legal update on the latest rules being handed down from the federal level related to HR and employment law. It covers the following:
- New U.S. Dept. of Labor Overtime Rule
- New Federal Law & Rules for Pregnant & Nursing Employees
- New U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidance on Workplace Harassment
- Federal and State Changes Related to Marijuana/Cannabis
Please Note: Some of the new rules may be challenged in court.
Webinar Recording:
View an archived version of the webinar.
[run time: 63 minutes]
Resources:
- PowerPoint Slide Deck (PDF, 30 pages)
Presenters:
- Benjamin Shepler, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
- Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council
- Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
The OLC will host an online discussion forum for IT library staff to ask questions, exchange ideas and share best practices for handling technology’s evolving impact on library services. Grab your favorite hot beverage and join the OLC’s IT Division for an informal discussion.
Send questions and discussion topic suggestions in advance to rswanson@olc.org.
FREE – for OLC IT Division members only.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the discussion group.
Sponsored by the Information Technology Division.
Sponsored by the Government Relations Committee
This is a virtual workshop only.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 6/5/24
Registration Fees: Member $75* | Non-member $150
*Individual members or staff of OLC institutional member libraries.
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:
- the latest levy FAQ from the Auditor of State’s Office
- determining the need and public support for your library levy;
- legal process for placing the issue on the ballot;
- developing the campaign message;
- running the mechanics of a library campaign;
- connecting with the media and developing message strategies; and
- 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: 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. The handouts and a recording of the workshop will be available 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.
NOTE: Workshop invitation and access information will be sent via email. Please check that your correct email 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 workshop counts as four (4) contact hours of credit.
Ohio Public Library Core Competencies addressed in this workshop: Fundraising and Strategic Planning
Tentative Agenda:
9:45 a.m. | Join Zoom Classroom
The link will be emailed to you prior to the workshop. Please check that your correct email address is listed in your my OLC profile page.
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
Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council
FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 7/8/24
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Webinar Overview:
Ohio Revised Code Section 3503.10 designates Ohio’s public libraries as voter registration locations. With this designation comes additional responsibilities. Join OLC staff and Alande Orelien from the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office for a one-hour webinar about the requirements for public libraries as we prepare for the 2024 election in November. Utilize this free webinar as an opportunity to educate library staff on the do’s and don’ts before the busy general election cycle this fall.
Presenters:
- Alande Orelien, Public Integrity Administrator and NURA Coordinator, Office of Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose
- Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
What’s Included: Participation in the live webinar and/or access to the recording, resources (if applicable) provided by the presenters.
NOTE: Webinar access information will be sent via email the day prior to the webinar. Please check that your correct email address is listed in your my OLC profile page.
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. You can attend the entire series or choose the workshop(s) you would like to attend.
Note: When registering, please indicate if you will be attending in person or virtually.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 7/10/24
Registration Fees:
Entire Workshop Series: Member: $400* | Non-member: $800
Workshop 3 ONLY: Member: $125* | Non-member: $250
*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 four 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: 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. Workshop recordings and handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program. Attendees will receive a 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 20 hours (5 hours per workshop).
Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competencies addressed: Leadership; Organizational Awareness; Laws; Personnel Management
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.
Workshop 3 Agenda: Essential Administration
9:30 a.m. | Registration / Join the Zoom
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Practical HR: Making It Work in Your Library
- Andrew Mangels, Director, Westlake Porter Public Library
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Leadership: Personnel Management Tools & Ideas
- Karen Miller, President, Bradbury Miller Associates
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Leadership & Practical HR Q&A
- Andrew Mangels, Director, Westlake Porter Public Library
- Karen Miller, President, Bradbury Miller Associates
12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch & Networking
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Ohio’s Public Records Law & Open Meetings
- Heather Buchanan, Director of Open Government, Constitutional Offices Section, Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Telling Your Story
- Gregg Dodd, Director of Marketing, Columbus Metropolitan Library
3:45 p.m. | Adjourn
Sponsored by the Outreach and Special Services Division
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 8/2/24
Registration Fees: Member $85* | Non-member $170
*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 four (4) 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: 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. Availability not guaranteed.
Agenda:
9:30 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking
9:55 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions
10 a.m. | Re-Imagining Library Services for New Americans: Outreach and Language Access
Presenters:
- Brooke Meyer, Life Skills Coordinator, Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
- Gabriela Pickett, Newest American Specialist, Dayton Metro Library
We know that libraries are safe spaces that welcome all people. Places that can be particularly helpful for refugees and new Americans to come for resources and support. Public libraries are at a unique advantage to reach underserved adult ESL learners. It’s already happening. Libraries are hosting ESL conversation groups, citizenship classes, and language tutoring. But how do we best increase our effectiveness and reach? In this session, we will discuss how partnering with local non-profit organizations and schools will help your library provide responsive and meaningful outreach and programming to immigrants and refugees. Join us to learn more about the different ways libraries can adapt to fulfill the growing needs of English language learners in our Ohio public library systems.
11 a.m. | Break
11:15 a.m. | Services to Rural Communities and the Amish
Panelists will focus on outreach ideas, programs and tips that libraries have used to better serve rural and Amish communities. This session can beneficial for libraries that service patrons in remote areas as well.
Panelists:
- Jamie Hubler, Bookmobile Manager, Wayne County Public Library
- Michael Limer, Director, Guernsey County District Public Library
- Lacy Bartley, Mobile Services Supervisor, Tuscarawas County Public Library System and Action Council Member, OLC’s Outreach and Special Services Division
12:15 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
1 p.m. | They’re More Afraid of You Than You Are of Them: Connecting with Teens through Outreach Services
Daycares? Check. Preschools? Check. Senior centers and retirement homes? Check. Teens? Are teens an underserved population in your Outreach Services? Is your staff nervous or uncomfortable at the thought of engaging with teens? If so, join Rachel Rausch of OLC’s Teen Services Division as she speaks about ways to reach your community’s teens where they are and how to successfully connect with them when you do.
Presenter:
- Rachel Rausch, Youth Services Librarian, Delaware County District Library
2 p.m. | Break
2:15 p.m. | Strategies for Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout
The line between stress and burnout is a blurred one, and it’s often difficult to see where one ends and the other begins. This interactive session will discuss the difference between stress versus burnout and ongoing change in the workplace, compassion fatigue and what we can do about it. We will identify practical coping skills that can benefit you both professionally and personally. Audience participation is encouraged as we will borrow strength and real-life suggestions from each other.
Presenter:
- Helka Casey, LPCC-S, Real Talk Presentations, LLC
3:15 p.m. | Wrap-up and Adjourn
