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Registration Fees
Member $90 | Non-Member $145 | Student $50 | Speaker $0

Central/Southeast Chapter Grid

Program Descriptions

Registration Guidelines

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Registration $40. The deadline to register is 7 days prior to dinner.

Registration 6 PM | Dinner 6:30 PM | Program 7:15 PM

Each spring, the Ohio Library Council hosts dinner meetings throughout the state for public library trustees and administrators. These events are interactive venues for library representatives to get essential information as they work toward serving their communities in the years ahead.

The programs focus on the issues impacting today’s public libraries and include an update on legislative issues as well as additional information that public library trustees need to be successful in their roles.

The OLC Trustee Dinners are a great opportunity for library trustees to share information and ideas with their counterparts throughout the region. It’s a chance to learn more about the challenges and opportunities ahead for Ohio’s public libraries.

Click to view complete 2016 Chapter Conference information.

REGISTER @ My OLC  or Registration Form (PDF)
(Please review registration guidelines below BEFORE registering)

Registration Fees
Member $90 | Non-Member $145 | Student $50 | Speaker $0

North Chapter Grid

Program Descriptions

Registration Guidelines

Presenter: Laurie Gombash, Physical Therapist, ABCs of Movement

Sponsored by: OLC’s Children’s Services Division

Webinar
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Deadline to register April 24

Member: $25* | Non-member: $50
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.

Laurie Gombash, a Physical Therapist with a Master’s in Special Education, has created a unique learning system that uses movement to teach literacy skills. During this 60-minute webinar, she will share why movement is key to learning, how to incorporate her unique approach into storytime, books to share that encourage movement and learning, and information on how to purchase her ABCs of Movement cards. For more information about ABCs of Movement, visit Gombash’s website at www.abcsofmovement.com.

Learning Objectives:

• To use movement to teach literacy skills
• To learn why movement is important for the whole body

Intended Audience: Children’s Librarians, Early Literacy Specialists, Storytime Programmers

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.

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 Competency addressed: Programming

Presenters: Pat Currie, Elections Division, Office of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted; Michelle Francis, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council

Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council

Webinar is FULL | REGISTER @ My OLC to be placed on the WAIT LIST.

Member Fee: FREE* for OLC members only.
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.

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 a representative from Ohio Secretary of State’s Office for a short webinar to learn about the requirements for public libraries. Utilize this free webinar as an opportunity to educate library staff on the do’s and don’ts as we prepare for a busy general election cycle.

This webinar will be recorded and made available on the OLC website.

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 presenters.

Sponsored by: Ohio Library Council

Presenters:  Jonathan R. Vaughn, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP; Michelle Francis, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council

Member Fee: FREE* for OLC members only.

*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.

On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published their final rule updating the regulations governing which executive, administrative and professional employees (white collar workers) are entitled to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay protections. The final rule raises the initial salary threshold for “exempt” employees to $47,476 per year and it will be effective December 1, 2016. This webinar will help you prepare for the changes and legal counsel will answer your questions.

Sponsor: Ohio Library Council

Registration Fees

Member: $140* | Non-member: $280
*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.

Register @ my OLC | Deadline to register:  July 27

New Max. Capacity: 40
Due to the popularity of this workshop, enrollment has been expanded. The program will now be held in Suite 120 at 1105 Schrock Road in Columbus. Please register early.

Who Should Attend:

• Directors
• Assistant/Deputy Directors
• Human Resources Staff
• Branch/Department Managers
• Anyone who works in a library that is interested in learning and implementing communication skills

You will learn how to:

• Improve communication between library employees and patrons
• Be more comfortable addressing difficult situations
• Be able to teach your staff techniques for addressing difficult situations
• Help staff members who are difficult demonstrate more productive behaviors
• Create a more productive culture and enhance the library’s reputation in the community

Do you have difficulty talking about certain issues with the library staff you supervise or with patrons? Do problems go unaddressed? In this session you will learn how to start difficult conversations, how to be productive in the dialogue, and how to create accountability. You will also learn communication models and specific tools to enable you to be successful in the most difficult conversations and relationships. You will leave with action plans you can implement in difficult situations in your personal and professional life.

Learning Objectives:

• Help others take accountability for disrespectful behaviors.
• Create a plan for improving communication with co-workers.
• Design communication focusing on a mutual purpose.
• Focus on positive behaviors and the need to role model these behaviors.
• Demonstrate respectful, productive communication techniques.

What’s included:

• Handouts provided by the instructor.
• Morning coffee, light refreshments, and lunch (Please indicate any dietary restrictions in the comments section when registering).

For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Public Library Staff re-certification, this workshop counts for six (6) contact hours of credit.

Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competency Addressed: Communication

R. Glenn Ray PhD

Presenter: Dr. Glenn Ray has published eleven books, nine national journal articles, and almost 900 leadership newspaper columns. He is a past president of the National Speakers Association of Ohio, the Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, and the United Way of Washington County; president of Leadership Ohio; and board member of the Ohio Valley Economic Roundtable and the O’Neill Center. His practical understanding of organizational behavior comes from his experience of nine years in underground coal mines; two years in construction work; five years as training manager at Borg-Warner Chemicals, GE Plastics, and Scott Fetzer; ten years as director of the Institute of Education and Training for Business in the McDonough Center for Leadership and Business at Marietta College; and fourteen years as president of RayCom Learning. This background enables Dr. Ray to connect to employees of all levels of your organization. Learn more about Dr. Ray by visiting his website.

Accommodations:
For a list of hotels in the area, please e-mail olc@olc.org or call (614) 410-8092.

Agenda

8:30 – 9 a.m. | Gathering and Welcome

9 – 9:30 a.m. | Expectations Check

9:30 – 10:15 a.m. | Ground Rules

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Types of Difficult Situations

10:30 – 10:40 a.m. | Break

10:40 – 11 a.m. | Past Communication during Difficult Situations

11:00 a.m. – Noon | A Planful Thinking Process (taking time to think and plan)

Noon – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch

12:45 – 1:15 p.m. | Five Questions to Determine Motivation or Ability

1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Mastering our Path to Action

1:45 – 2:10 p.m. | Creating Permission for Dialogue

2:10 – 2:20 p.m. | Break

2:20 – 2:40 p.m. | Seeking Mutual Purpose

2:40 – 3:00 p.m. | Escalation of Conflict

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Communicating Non-Defensively

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Key Learnings

4:30 p.m. | Workshop Adjourns

Anti-Harassment Policy (PDF)

Presented by:

• Shoshanna Gross, State Coordinator, Ohio History Day, Ohio History Connection
• Deanna McDaniel, Media Specialist, Genoa Middle School Library, Westerville, OH

Sponsored by:  OLC’s Subject and Special Collections Division

Register @ my OLC | Deadline to register August 4

Member: $20* | Non-Member: $40
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries

Ohio History Day is a year-long research project conducted by students in grades 6-12. A self-directed project, students are encouraged to find a topic that interests them and demonstrate its historical significance. For many students, this is their first time visiting a library or accessing an academic database with the express purpose of doing research. This program will be co-presented by Shoshanna Gross of Ohio History Day and the Ohio History Connection and Deanna McDaniel from the Genoa Middle School Library. Shoshanna will discuss the overall benefits and logistics of the program, and Deanna will talk about her experience from the perspective of a librarian with a long-standing relationship with Ohio History Day.

Learning Objectives:
• Gain a better understanding of the structure and educational goals of Ohio History Day
• Learn how to implement Ohio History Day at your library or school
• Learn some of the ways that libraries and schools are partnering around Ohio History Day

Intended Audience: Public and school librarians interested in working closely with students to further research skills through the Ohio History Day Program.

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 presenters.

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: Programming; Reference; Patron Instruction

About the Presenters:
Shoshanna Gross
Trained as an arts administrator, Shoshanna has worked as a programmer, a tour manager, and an arts education advocate in New York and Columbus. In 2015, she joined the team at the Ohio History Connection as the State Coordinator for Ohio History Day. As the new administrator of this rigorous, creative, and student-directed program, Shoshanna is inspired by the participants every day.

Deanna McDaniel
A school librarian for 35 years, Deanna has taught in all levels of libraries: elementary, middle, high school and academic. Since 1998, she has directed the Genoa Middle School Media Center (Westerville City Schools) and has been a part of the History Day competition there. She was awarded the Ohio Behring Teacher Award for classroom excellence in National History Day’s Junior division in 2015, and was selected as one of 23 Behring Teacher Ambassadors for National History Day for the 2016-17 school year. She also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Westerville Public Library. Readers can enjoy Deanna’s book: Gentle Reads: Great Books to Warm Hearts and Lift Spirits, Grades 5-9, published in 2008.

Anti-Harassment Policy (PDF)

Sponsor: Ohio Library Council

REGISTER @ my OLC | Registration deadline: 8/18/2016

Registration Fees
FREE for Individual Members Only

Free parking available at all sites. Afternoon programming: no meals provided.

Overview
Join Children’s Services Division members from around your chapter to talk about all things related to children’s librarianship. You will have the opportunity to brainstorm new ideas and network at one of the five regional “unconferences” at the following locations:

1. Northwest: Maumee Branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 501 River Road, Maumee, OH  43537.
2. North/Northeast: Warrensville Heights Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 4415 Northfield Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128.
3. Central: The State Library of Ohio, 274 East First Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, OH  43201.
4. Southwest: The new Northwest Branch of Dayton Metro Library, 2410 Philadelphia Drive, Dayton, OH  45405.
5. CANCELLED – Southeast: Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, 140 South Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH  45601.

What is an Unconference?
An “unconference” is a participant-guided learning opportunity that encourages peer networking and audience participation. The unconferences will serve as an opportunity to peer teach among library colleagues, providing a forum for librarians to collaborate on creating engaging and empowering experiences for the children and parents they serve, while being a value-added opportunity designed specifically for Children’s Services Division members.

Who Should Attend: Members Only. Exclusively for members of the OLC’s Children’s Services Division.

Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this workshop counts as six (6) contact hours.

Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competencies addressed: TBD

Anti-Harassment Policy (PDF)