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Registration: FREE* for OLC members only.
*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.
Webinar Overview:
The pandemic forced the nation to acknowledge an issue public libraries recognized long ago — the digital divide. We know there are many areas in this state where residents do not have access to reliable high-speed internet.
Recent legislation passed at the Ohio Statehouse is meant to address this issue through grants to internet service providers to fund the construction of broadband projects in unserved and underserved areas of the state. The program is administered by BroadbandOhio, a division of the Ohio Department of Development.
Public libraries are in a unique position to help their local communities bridge the digital divide. During this webinar, you will hear directly from BroadbandOhio about the new grant program at the state level and how public libraries can partner with others in their community to improve access to reliable high-speed internet.
Presenters: Peter Voderberg, Chief, BroadbandOhio 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.
We are looking forward to meeting in person at the 2021 Convention and Expo in downtown Columbus. We want to assure you that we have secured a venue for this event that will follow all of the local, state and national protocols in place at that time to ensure the health and safety of all participants.
The OLC will host an open discussion for library marketers to ask questions, exchange ideas and share best practices for handling library promotions in the current environment. Send questions and agenda items in advance to nfowles@delawarelibrary.org.
FREE for OLC members.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the discussion group.
Sponsored by the Marketing and Public Relations Division.
Registration: FREE* for OLC members only.
*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.
Overview:
According to a 2017 Burning Glass report, 24% of adults in the United States lack basic digital skills preventing them from engaging in remote education, finding and securing employment, and participating efficiently in many aspects of daily living. By effectively teaching and assessing adult students digital literacy skills, programs give them increased access and opportunity, as well as a better chance for them and their children to obtain the education and jobs needed for future success. Join us to see how all of Northstar’s assessments and curricula can aid in your goal of closing the digital literacy gap.
In this training, you will learn about Northstar Digital Literacy standards, assessments, curriculum, self-directed online learning, and reporting — coming soon to your library from OPLIN. You will ascertain how to start incorporating and implementing digital literacy into your library using the Northstar features.
Presenter:
Theresa Sladek, MA, is the National Partnerships and Northstar New Business Specialist at Literacy Minnesota and works with organizations to ascertain and implement their digital literacy needs. Theresa also works with Literacy Minnesota’s national Open Door Collective program on poverty reduction through literacy. Prior to this, she developed statewide training on Navigation related to adult persistence. Theresa has a BS in Biology from Lewis and Clark College and a MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. She worked as a counselor, project manager and corporate trainer before joining the field of education.
If you are unable to participate in the live presentation, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.
What’s Happening @ Your Small Library
The OLC will host an online discussion forum for directors of small libraries. This will be a casual meeting to check in with our fellow small libraries to see how they are doing and to receive a timely update from OLC. This session is free and open to all directors of libraries that have a budget of $1 million or less and a service area of 25,000 or fewer.
FREE for OLC members only.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the discussion group.
Sponsored by the Small Libraries Division
Registration: FREE* for OLC members only.
*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.
Presenters:
- Mike Duffey, Senior Vice Chancellor, Ohio Department of Higher Education
- Jana Fornario, FAFSA Project Manager, Ohio Department of Higher Education
- Carlos Bing, State Director, GEAR UP
- Faren Morris, Program Manager, Ohio Department of Higher Education
- Beth Yoke, Chief Strategy Officer, Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Webinar Overview: OLC is partnering with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) for a free webinar to discuss and explore opportunities on how libraries can help with Ohio’s efforts to increase completion rates of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
FAFSA allows students to qualify for federal Pell grants, state grants, and most scholarships. According to ODHE, completion of the FAFSA is one of the best predictors of enrollment in colleges, universities, and training centers. High school seniors who complete the FAFSA are 84% more likely to enroll in post-secondary education.
More information on Ohio’s FAFSA initiative can be found at https://www.itsforyou.org/.
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
Registration: FREE* for OLC Members Only.
*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.
Ohio’s Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour
Webinar Overview:
OLC is honored to host a webinar with Ohio’s Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour. She will talk about the power of poetry and the way in which it heals, inspires, and creates pathways toward a more just and connected world.
As part of this partnership, every Ohio public library system will receive at least one free copy of her anthology I Thought I Heard A Cardinal Sing. The anthology features poets and poems that celebrate Ohio’s Appalachian heritage, giving voice to those who live there currently and those who did.
Inside the anthology is a lavish mix of voices—
- Affrilachian, Indigenous and LGBTQ
- Teens to those creatively aging
- Poets in recovery, some with disabilities or developmental differences
- Emerging and well established writers
- Poets living in the state and others from assorted locations throughout the country—all with a deep connection to Appalachian Ohio.
During this webinar, Gunter-Seymour will describe her work on this unique project and its impact on the national image of Ohio’s Appalachian population. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask her questions.
Presenters: Kari Gunter-Seymour, Poet Laureate of Ohio; 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.
About Kari Gunter Seymour: Kari Gunter-Seymour is a ninth generation Appalachian and the Poet Laureate of Ohio. Her poetry collections include A Place So Deep Inside America It Can’t Be Seen (Sheila Na Gig Editions, 2020), which won the 2020 Ohio Poet of the Year Award, and the chapbook Serving (Crisis Chronicles Press, 2018). Her poems have appeared in numerous journals and publications including Rattle, ONE, The LA Times and The New York Times. Her work has also been featured on Verse Daily, World Literature Today and Poem-a-Day. She is the founder/executive director of the Women of Appalachia Project (WOAP) and editor of the WOAP anthology series, Women Speak. She is the founder, curator and host of Spoken & Heard, a seasonal performance series featuring poets, writers, and musicians from across the country; an artist in residence for the Wexner Center for the Arts and a 2021 Pillar of Prosperity Fellow, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.
Every public library system in Ohio will receive at least one free copy of I Thought I Heard A Cardinal Sing.
Sponsored by: OLC’s Marketing and Public Relations Division
Register at my OLC | Deadline to register: 3/1/22
Registration Fees:
Member: $35* | Non-member: $70
*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries
Overview: One way of reaching people, especially if they’re not able to come to the library in person, is social media. Using popular platforms can provide effective and creative ways to promote your library. This webinar is designed to help attendees match their library’s goals with the available audience on several social media platforms.
During this webinar, you will learn how to:
- determine which kind of content works best for different social platforms.
- find the latest information on best practices for ever-changing social media algorithms.
- handle negative comments while strengthening the connection between your library and the community.
- build the skills and confidence you need to use social media as an effective communication tool.
Angela Hursh
Presenter: Angela Hursh helps libraries create effective and engaging ways to market their collection, both at her job with NoveList and as author of the blog SuperLibraryMarketing.com and host of the YouTube series The Library Marketing Show. Her background includes more than six years in marketing for the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library and more than 20 years as an Emmy-award winning broadcast TV journalist.
Intended Audience: Library staff who are 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 presenter.
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: Marketing
Moving Forward: Rebuild. Renew. Reshape Adult Library Services
Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 3/3/22
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.
NOTE: When registering, you will be asked to choose one breakout session per time period.
Conference Overview:
Often during the course of the workday, adult services and reference staff must wear many hats: librarians, tech support, social workers, genealogists, local historians, book-sellers, and friends to our patrons. This event is designed to enhance the skills of library staff members who primarily work with adults. The conference will explore changing community expectations and patron behavior as well as opportunities to reshape programming and renew staff support.
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 prior to the conference.
What’s Included: All conference handouts as provided by the presenters.
Conference Agenda:
8:45 a.m. | Join the Zoom Classroom. We will test audio and video connections to ensure all attendees can see and hear the presenters.
Conference Keynote: Bobbi Newman, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist at the Network of the National Library of Medicine
9 a.m. | General Session — Wellness In The Library Workplace
As library workers, we love our jobs — but working in a library can also be stressful. Library staff spend much of their day taking care of patron’s physical and mental health needs by providing access to reliable health information, health-related programs, and outreach focused on improving the health of the community. But what are you doing to manage your own well-being? How can we ensure that libraries are an area of wellness for their employees? During this session, you’ll discover ways to improve your own personal well-being and create a healthy workplace at your library.
10 a.m. | Break
10:15 a.m. | Breakout Sessions (Choose one when registering)
| 1A | 1B | 1C |
| Discovering Your Past: Genealogy Research | Connecting Our Seniors with Technology — Beyond the Basic Computer Class | Community Engagement & Sustainability |
| Core Competency: Reference | Core Competency: Programming | Core Competency: Community Engagement |
11:15 a.m. | Break
11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions (Choose one when registering)
| 2A | 2B | 2C |
| Being a Friend to Patrons Living with Dementia | Collecting and Maintaining Media Collections | How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Statistics |
| Core Competency: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | Core Competency: Collection Management | Core Competency: Collection Management |
12:30 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
1:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions (Choose one when registering)
| 3A | 3B | 3C |
| A Brief History of Adult Services | Health Services for Healthy Outcomes: Health Literacy and Wellness in Your Community | You Can’t Do That Here: Library Policies and Teens |
| Core Competency: Reference | Core Competency: Advocacy | Core Competency: Policies and Procedures |
2:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks
2:30 p.m. | Adjourn
Session Descriptions
This virtual conference allows you to select breakout sessions that meet your needs and interests. When registering, you will be asked to choose one breakout session per time period.
Angela Young, Chair
Conference Planning Committee:
Angela Young, Chair
Portage County District Library
Jessica Divis
Geauga County Public Library
Elizabeth Gibbons-Camp
Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library
Suzanne Helms
Muskingum County Library System
Christina Labib
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Ada Myers
Guernsey County District Public Library
Sarah Osinsky
Geauga County Public Library
Amber Salmon
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Elizabeth Sucharzewski
Cuyahoga Falls Library
PDC Liaison:
Shelly Guerrero
Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Sponsored by the Ohio Library Council
Register at my OLC | Deadline to register: 3/23/22
Registration: FREE* for OLC Members Only.
*Individual members, trustees or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.
Webinar Overview: Intellectual Freedom is at the core of everything we do — not only as libraries, but as human beings. What exactly is Intellectual Freedom? Rick Rubin and Jen Farrell will discuss Intellectual Freedom from both a librarian perspective and from the idea that society is the healthiest when ideas flow freely between individuals. Join us for a look at what defines Intellectual Freedom and how we can encourage balance and take down barriers in our libraries.
Presenters: Jen Farrell, Branch Manager, Huron County Community Library and Chair of the OLC Intellectual Freedom Committee; Dr. Richard Rubin, Trustee, Cuyahoga Falls Public Library and Member of the OLC Board of Directors
What’s Included: Participation in the live webinar and/or access to the archived version at a later date, resources provided by the presenters.
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.
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.
Ohio Public Library Core Competencies Addressed: Intellectual Freedom
More about the presenters:
Jen Farrell is a librarian and Branch Manager of the Willard location of the Huron County Community Library. She is the 2022 Chair of the OLC Intellectual Freedom Committee and serves on the Ohio Digital Library Advisory Board and the Program Committee for the 2022 OLC Convention and Expo. In their free time, Jen enjoys training their dog and reading.
Dr. Richard Rubin has had the pleasure of working in the Ohio library community for more than 40 years. He started as a reference librarian at the main library of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. After several years he became an administrator, serving as the library’s Director of Personnel. After work at Akron, and some additional schooling, he went into university teaching, becoming a faculty member and eventually Director of the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University where he worked for more than 25 years. Dr. Rubin has been active in the ALA and OLC and offered programs at the regional, state, and national level in the areas of human resources management and the ethics and values of our field. He has authored numerous books and articles in these areas as well. He is purportedly retired although he continues to do some writing and serves on his local public library’s Board of Trustees and on the Board of the Ohio Library Council.
This webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.
