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Join us for the 2022 Convention and Expo at the new Glass City Center in downtown Toledo.
The Road to Equity: The Journey, The Detours, and Staying the Course
Sponsored by the Ohio Library Council
Register at my OLC | Deadline to register: 10/14/22
Registration Fees:
Member: $135* | Non-member: $270
*In order to qualify for the member rate, the registrant must be an Individual member of the Ohio Library Council.
Conference Overview: This conference is an opportunity to have focused conversations surrounding EDI, learn from one another, provide professional and personal growth, and share the important work libraries are doing to help create equitable and inclusive communities in Ohio. Learn how to plan, build, improve and grow in the areas of EDI and access. The event is designed to provide a roadmap for implementing and sustaining a culture of EDI at your library.
The conference supports the planning and delivery of activities in four key areas:
- Leading Diversity — examples of how library leaders support and promote EDI, including policies and practices embedded in the workplace and best practices for implementation.
- Employment Practices — examples of how libraries recruit and retain a diverse pool of employees, Boards of Trustees and Friends groups.
- Inclusive Collections — examples of ways to ensure inclusive library collections, including specific resources and collection management policies.
- Measuring Success — examples of how libraries evaluate their progress and effectiveness, including methods and best practices.
Intended Audience: All library staff
What’s Included: Morning refreshments and lunch. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online.
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.
Hotel Accommodations: To reserve an overnight room, please call the Holiday Inn Cleveland South directly at (216) 524-8050, mention that you are attending the OLC conference, and receive a group rate of $109/night (plus fees and taxes). Reservation Deadline: Sept. 19, 2022.
Conference Agenda:
9 a.m. | Registration and morning refreshments
9:30 a.m. | Welcome and General Session
Interactive discussion about EDI decision making; how to avoid major pitfalls; and how to identify and challenge resistance to change.
Presenters: Bethany Studenic and Chinenye Nkemere, Co-Founders, Enlightened Solutions
10:30 a.m. | Break
10:45 a.m. | Equitable Decision Making in Program Planning
Presenter: Aimee Adams, Branch Manager, Elyria Public Library
11:30 a.m. | Break
11:45 a.m. | How to Develop a Staff-Led Diversity Campaign
Presenters: Gale Koritansky, Director, and Ann Malthaner, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
12:30 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
1:15 p.m. | Creating and Analyzing Collections with Inclusion in Mind
Presenters: Erin Kelsey, Consultant, State Library of Ohio; and Jake Stone, Project Coordinator, Teaching Books/Overdrive
2 p.m. | Break
2:15 p.m. | Coretta Scott King Book Awards: How to Use This Award-Winning Collection to Advance EDI in Public Libraries
Presenters: Kacie Armstrong, Director, Euclid Public Library; Kristen Schmidt, Branch Manager, and Tamara Steward, Children’s Librarian, Cleveland Public Library
3 p.m. | Break
3:15 p.m. | Closing General Session
Presenter: Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director & CEO, Cleveland Public Library
4 p.m. | Adjourn
Conference Planning Committee:
Felton Thomas, Jr., Chair
Cleveland Public Library
Amanda Toth
Lane Libraries
Barb White
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Dr. Anthony Wilson
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Jennifer Darling
Westlake Porter Library
Mary Beth Rogers
Dayton Metro Library
Steve Capuozzo
Cleveland Public Library
Tara Shiman
Worthington Libraries
Traci Haynes
Cuyahoga County Public Library
PDC Liaison: Maggie Killman, Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council and BroadbandOhio
FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Webinar Overview:
The OLC is partnering with BroadbandOhio to bring our members an important update on the state’s Digital Equity Plan and their updated FINDER Tool. Ohio is participating in the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program to develop a statewide plan for achieving digital equity goals and closing the digital divide. Ohio’s Digital Equity Plan will serve all Ohioans with an aim to promote meaningful adoption and use of high-speed internet service.
All of Ohio’s public library systems can play a key role in developing the state’s plan – this is an opportunity for libraries to be at the table and in the room. You will learn more about the state’s plan and planning process during this webinar and hear directly from BroadbandOhio. Also, you can hear more about the state’s updated FINDER Tool and how it can help public libraries.
Presenters:
- Peter Voderberg, Chief, Office of BroadbandOhio
- Anna Miller, Manager, Digital Equity & Inclusion, Office of BroadbandOhio
- Carley Circosta, Grants Administrator, Office of BroadbandOhio
NOTE: If you are unable to attend this live presentation, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.
Sponsored by OLC’s 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: 11/22/22
Registration Fees: Member $65* | Non-member $130
*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 virtual workshop will provide the information you need as you prepare for your ballot initiative, including:
- 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: Lunch will be provided for those that attend in person. 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 workshop. 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
Presenter: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
11 a.m. | Break
11:15 a.m. | How We Did It!
Presenter: Cheryl Kuonen, Executive Director, Mentor Public Library
12:30 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 p.m. | Nuts & Bolts of a Successful Levy
Presenter: Galen Schuerlein, Of Counsel / Director of Public Affairs, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
The OLC’s Small Libraries Division will host an online discussion forum for directors of small libraries on Dec. 2. This virtual session will be held from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. and is open to all directors of libraries that have a budget of $1 million or less and a service area of 25,000 or fewer.
Registration:
Registration is free for OLC Institutional Members Libraries. Please register using the link below.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Sponsor: Small Libraries Division
Who Should Attend: All directors of libraries that have a budget of $1 million or less and a service area of 25,000 or fewer.
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: Ohio Library Council
FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Webinar Overview:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released new maps that show all of the addresses in Ohio and whether they have high-speed internet access. These maps are extremely important and will determine the amount of funding Ohio receives to bring high-speed internet to everyone in the state.
BroadbandOhio is working hard to make sure that the maps are as accurate as possible and right now, it appears as though certain portions of the state are underrepresented.
During this webinar, you will learn more about these maps and how the FCC challenge process works.
Ohio’s public libraries can play an important role in helping Ohioans get connected and be represented in the process. We want to make sure we have accurate maps to ensure that all Ohioans have high-speed internet access.
NOTE: If you are unable to attend this live presentation, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.
Registration: FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members, trustees or administrators of OLC Institutional member libraries.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 2/1/23
When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.
The Ohio House of Representatives will soon begin working on the biennial state budget following its introduction by the administration. This will be an extremely important time as the OLC and its member libraries continue their advocacy efforts to ensure state funding for public libraries through the Public Library Fund (PLF). To prepare library directors, fiscal officers and trustees to work with the members of the new General Assembly, the OLC will be hosting a free webinar on Wed., Feb. 8 from 2-3:30 p.m. If you are unable to participate in the live presentation, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the OLC website.
NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the discussion group.
Presenter: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
Jay Smith, OLC’s Director of Government and Legal Services, will provide an update on the state budget, the PLF, and what it means for public libraries. He’ll also discuss our work with the Ohio House and Ohio Senate over the next several months and effective advocacy tools and techniques for developing relationships with legislators.
Registration:
Registration is free for directors of OLC Institutional Members Libraries.
Sponsor: Small Libraries Division
Who Should Attend: All directors of small libraries (typically service area of 25,000 or fewer).
Overview: The session is designed for discussions with your peers about current issues and challenges unique to small libraries.
Registration: FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members, trustees or administrators of OLC Institutional member libraries.
Registration is closed. Call the OLC Office at 614-410-8092 | Registration Deadline: 2/22/23
When registering, click “Finalize This Transaction” instead of “Pay Now” as there is no cost to participate.
This session will provide the latest information on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 State Budget, including all provisions impacting public libraries under the “As Introduced” version of the budget bill. Webinar will also discuss the direction of OLC’s advocacy efforts.
NOTE: Webinar invitations and 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.
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.
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. Workshop will be recorded and available to registrants for 30 days.
Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 3/2/23 | PLEASE NOTE: Virtual registration only.
NOTE: When registering for this workshop, please indicate whether you will be attending in person or online.
Registration Fees: Member $95* | Non-member $190
*Individual members or staff/trustees of OLC institutional member libraries. Fee includes access to in-person or virtual option.
Overview: This workshop will focus on what every library trustee needs to know, including boardmanship, legal issues, library funding, working with your director, and library finances. You will also learn about services that the OLC offers to its member libraries and their trustees. This is important training for new library trustees as well as those with years of experience.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to be an effective Board member and how to work with your library’s director and staff.
- Make sense of your library’s finances and understand how libraries are funded in Ohio.
- Get updates on the latest legislative issues at the Statehouse including the Public Library Fund (PLF).
- Gain a better understanding of the legal questions library trustees often ask.
- Learn more about the services that OLC provides to trustees.
Intended Audience: Any member of a public library Board of Trustees. The OLC encourages new trustees as well as current trustees to attend this educational event.
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. Print them prior to the workshop, 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 Ohio Public Library Trustees’ Handbook.
Agenda
8:45 a.m. | Join the Zoom Classroom/On-site Registration & Refreshments
9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Ohio Library Council Overview
Presenter: Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council
9:30 a.m. |Boardmanship
Presenter: Chad Seeberg, Trustee, Marysville Public Library and former member of OLC’s Board of Directors
10:30 a.m. | Break
10:45 a.m. | Thriving in the New Normal: Demystifying Library Finances
Presenter: William Shkurti, Trustee, Upper Arlington Public Library
11:45 a.m. | Funding and Other Legislative Issues for Ohio’s Public Libraries
Presenters: Michelle Francis, Executive Director, and Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council
12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. | Legal Issues – What Trustees Need to Know
Presenter: Jason Elvers, OLC Legal Counsel, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
2:15 p.m. | Break
2:30 p.m. | The Importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Public Libraries
Presenter: Kacie Armstrong, Director, Euclid Public Library and former member of OLC’s Board of Directors
3:30 p.m. | Don’t Ask What Your Director Can Do for You
Presenter: Tony Howard, Director, Pickerington Public Library
4:15 p.m. | Adjourn
