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

Sponsored by the Ohio Library Council

Registration: FREE* for OLC Institutional Member Libraries Only.

When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.

Register at my OLC  | Registration deadline: 6/3/24

Overview: This webinar will include a legal update on the latest rules being handed down from the federal level related to HR and employment law. It will cover 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

What do all of these mean for you and your library? OLC Institutional Member Libraries are invited to join the OLC staff and OLC’s legal counsel for this very important update.

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

Intended Audience: Library trustees, directors, fiscal officers and administrators.

What’s Included: Participation in the live webinar, and/or access to the recording and resources provided by the presenters.

NOTE: Webinar access information will be sent via e-mail the day prior to the webinar. Please check that your correct e-mail address is listed in your my OLC profile page.

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.

Register now

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

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. | Success with Your Board of Trustees

• Cristie Hammond, President, Pickerington Public Library Board of Trustees and
• Tony Howard, Director, Pickerington Public Library

3:45 p.m. | Adjourn

Sponsored by the Outreach and Special Services Division

Sponsored by the OLC’s Small Libraries Division

Registration: FREE* for Directors of OLC Institutional Member Libraries Only.

When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.

Registration opens soon | Registration deadline: 8/16/24

Overview: This event is designed for directors of small libraries in Ohio. OLC’s Executive Director Michelle Francis will attend each forum and provide an update on several items of interest, including Public Library Fund (PLF) distributions and forecasts as well as current Intellectual Freedom issues and recent book banning tactics. The forum will also allow time for discussions with your peers about issues and challenges unique to small libraries.

Intended Audience: Small Library Directors

The OLC will host an online discussion forum for youth services staff to ask questions, exchange ideas and share best practices for handling programs and services for the teens in your community. Join members of the Teen Services Division for an informal discussion.

Send questions and discussion topic suggestions in advance to ajacobsen@olc.org.

FREE – for OLC Individual members only.

Register at my OLC  | Registration Deadline: 8/22/24

When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.

NOTE: The link to join will be sent via email the day prior to the event. Please check that your correct email address is listed in your my OLC profile page.

Sponsored by the OLC’s Teen Services 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. 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: 8/21/24

Registration Fees:
Entire Workshop Series: Member: $400* | Non-member: $800

Workshop 4 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; Project Management; Fiscal Operations; Building Management; Community Engagement; Marketing

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 or ask for the Ohio Library Council (OLC) corporate rate at the front desk if not reserving in advance. Availability not guaranteed.

Workshop 4 Agenda: Essential Knowledge (Part Two)

9:30 a.m. | Registration / Join the Zoom

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Telling Your Story

• Gregg Dodd, Director of Marketing, Columbus Metropolitan Library

11  a.m. – 12 p.m. | Managing Your Library Building

• Cheryl Kuonen, Director, Mentor Public Library and member of the OLC Board of Directors

12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch & Networking

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Keeping Your Library Budget on Track

• Paula Brehm-Heeger, Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director, Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
• Molly Defosse, Chief Finance and Facilities Officer, Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Establishing Relationships with the Community

• Karl Colón, Director, Greene County Public Library

3:15 p.m. | Adjourn