OLC Group Purchasing and Associate Member Vendor Mall
OLC Group Purchasing Program
The OLC has teamed up with the Sourcing Alliance/Equalis Group to create and manage group purchasing programs that are in accordance with applicable public sector guidelines and, in many cases, satisfy the state-required bidding process.
To get started, register your library with the Sourcing Alliance/Equalis Group. This service is for OLC Institutional Member Libraries only. There is no cost to register. Be sure to select “Libraries” under “Agency Type” on the form. You will also need your library’s Federal Tax ID number.
Products and services currently available include:
- PPEs – facial masks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant
- Office Supplies
- Janitorial Supplies
- Furniture and Flooring
- Carpet/Fabric Protection
- Branded Merchandise, Event Merchandise, and Recognition/Incentive Programs
- Energy Savings Solutions
- LED Lighting
- Tapes and Adhesives
- Photo and Video Equipment
- and more
Register to purchase (for OLC Institutional Members Only)
Associate Member Vendor Mall
The OLC encourages its members to support our Associate members – the businesses that support the mission of the OLC and its commitment to serve Ohio’s public libraries. These companies can provide products and services that every library can use to serve its customers.
| Architects | |
| Acoustic Panels | Contract Source Inc. |
| Audio/Visual Materials | Midwest Tape | hoopla |
| Carpet/Fabric Protection and Cleaning Services | Fiber-Seal |
| Compensation and Consulting | Organizational Architecture |
| Financing Strategies | Stifel |
| Furniture | Contract Source Inc. |
| HR Consulting | Organizational Architecture |
| Legal Services | Bricker and Eckler, LLP |
| Music/Video | Midwest Tape | hoopla |
| Recruitment | Organizational Architecture |
| Shelving and Signage | Contract Source Inc. |
| Wall Art | Contract Source Inc. |
| Worker’s Comp Group Rating | Sedgwick |
Disclaimer: The vendors included in the Vendor Mall are Associate members of the Ohio Library Council and have paid a fee for their listing.
OLC Associate Members
The current Associate Members of the Ohio Library Council include:
- Bricker and Eckler
- CBLH Design Inc.
- Contract Source Inc.
- Fiber-Seal of Northern Ohio
- HBM Architects
- K4 Architecture
- Midwest Tape | hoopla
- Organizational Architecture
- SHP Architects
- Stifel
100 S. Third St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 227-2302
Fax: (614) 227-2390
Rebecca Princehorn 
Bricker and Eckler provides legal services in levy planning, bond financing, and construction issues. For more information go to: bricker.com.
CBLH Design, Inc.
7850 Freeway Circle
Cleveland, OH 44130
Phone: (440) 243-2000
Fax: (440) 243-3305
Tim Hunsicker
CBLH Design, Inc. is an experienced leader in the architectural community. Our mission is to provide personalized architectural design services emphasizing commitment, integrity and innovation. We understand the complex and evolving issues that our clients face in today’s environment and we strive to develop highly competent solutions in response to these needs. Founded in 1971, CBLH Design has provided exceptional design services for numerous library projects in northern Ohio . Our hands-on approach is one that closely relates to owners, operators and managers to insure that new, expanded and modernized facilities meet program requirements, budgets and schedules successfully. CBLH believes that library design must respect all the varied activities of intended use. Today’s libraries have become community centers providing information, education and recreation for all residents of a community. Library design should reflect stability and character and, when possible, the unique identity of the specific communities they serve. For more information go to: cblhdesign.com.
2 Corporation Center
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Phone: (216) 351-7575
Fax: (216) 741-4272
Roberta Lux
Contract Source is a full service furniture dealer specializing in the library market for over 30 years. Our expertise includes Training and Meeting Rooms, Activity areas, Children, Teen and Adult areas as well as Circulation and Reception desks.
Our Turn Key Client Service program is what makes Contract Source the leader. We have a team of Interior Designers on staff to handle space planning as well as fabric and finish selection. We work with over 100 manufacturers and as a result we offer a comprehensive line, of not only furniture but also lighting and signage solutions. Additionally, we provide only the finest installation services. Our Client Care department along with ownership’s direct involvement have the goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients. For more information go to: contractsource.com.
Fiber-Seal of Northern Ohio
23860 Miles Rd., Ste. E
Cleveland, OH 44128
Phone: (216) 581-4144
Fax: (216) 581-1776
Gavin Green
The Fiber-Seal Fabric Care System of Northern Ohio combines superior post-installation protection products with exceptional follow-up service. We partner with homeowners, facility managers, architects and design professionals to help keep beautiful interior fabrics and carpeting looking that way, day by day, year after year.
Our customized Fiber-Seal service allows our residential and commercial clients to enjoy the fine furnishings they have selected without worrying about spills and soils – we do the work to help eliminate the worry! The Fiber-Seal Fabric Care System helps make the pretty practical, the luxurious livable – all at a cost-effective price!
Fiber-Seal is effective in both new and existing installations and we include furniture cleaning, carpet and area rug cleaning as part of our service.
If you have made an investment in fabrics and carpeting, make Fiber-Seal of Northern Ohio your #1 source for fabric protection and care. For more information, go to: fibersealnorthernohio.com.
HBM Architects
1382 West Ninth Street, Suite 300
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 241-1100
Patty O’Neill
Holzheimer Bolek + Meehan Architects, a planning/architectural/interior design firm, has built its reputation on providing personal service while producing high-quality project design. The scope of work for our library projects includes studies, interior remodeling, addition and remodeling, historic restoration, and new buildings. Our library projects have ranged from 3,000 SF to over 100,000 SF and each project includes varying degrees of planning, from site selection and establishing budgets for public funding, to very detailed space analysis. With 35 years of library experience, we bring a lot of ideas to each project; however, our continued success is based on listening and understanding the needs specific to each community. Visit our website to see our portfolio of work. Each library design is different because our design solutions respond to the specific needs for each project while celebrating the unique character of each community. For more information go to: hbmarchitects.com.
555 Gest Street
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone: (513) 842-5454
K4 is an integrated team of Architecture, Interior & Graphic Design, Construction, Marketing, and Administrative professionals that design, build, and remodel commercial buildings with a particular focus on financial, retail, medical, education, and multi-family sectors. In response to the changing needs of our clients, K4 has evolved into a full-service design firm and whether you need one or all of our services, we are happy to fit seamlessly into your project in any way that we can. For more information go to k4architecture.com.
Midwest Tape | hoopla
6950 Hall St.
Holland, OH 43528
Phone: (800) 875-2785
Fax: (800) 444-6645
Erin R. Horne
Located in northwest Ohio, Midwest Tape is a full-service distributor that has been serving public libraries in North America for over twenty years. Our company offers such services as flexible standing orders, VIP processing, electronic ordering, OCLC MARC Records, and a friendly customer service staff that is only a phone call away! On our free, user-friendly website, librarians will find over 120,000 DVD titles, 70,000 Music CD titles, 25,000 Audiobook titles, and 7,000 Playaway titles. For more information go to: midwesttapes.com
555 Gest Street
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone: (513) 842-5454
K4 is an integrated team of Architecture, Interior & Graphic Design, Construction, Marketing, and Administrative professionals that design, build, and remodel commercial buildings with a particular focus on financial, retail, medical, education, and multi-family sectors. In response to the changing needs of our clients, K4 has evolved into a full-service design firm and whether you need one or all of our services, we are happy to fit seamlessly into your project in any way that we can. For more information go to k4architecture.com.
Organizational Architecture
3100 E. 45th St., Ste. 462
Cleveland, OH 44127
Phone: (216) 586-4762
Mark Fiala
Organizational Architecture is a veteran-owned small business and was founded in 2007 to provide organizations with workforce strategy solutions that align with their organizational strategy.
We believe our approach differentiates us from other organizations that provide Human Resource services because we begin by asking questions about your organization, your clients, and your strategy. We are then able to provide solutions tailored to your specific needs and which support your strategy.
Our objectives include:
- Human Resources Consulting – Employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, and development, organizational design, performance, and compliance
- Recruiting and Talent Acquisition – Candidate sourcing, screening, and selection assistance.
- Temporary HR Contractors – Temporary HR consultants or contractors for when you have a need for extra staffing or expertise.
For more information, go to: oahumanresources.com
SHP Architects
312 Plum Street, Suite 700
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone: (513) 381-2112
Fax: (513) 381-5121
Shea McMahon
SHP is a team of dynamic architects, engineers and designers simply helping people enrich their communities and engage in better human experiences. Founded in 1901, SHP is the eldest 1% of architecture firms nationwide. As they have evolved into the nationally recognized design firm that they are today, they remain true to their tradition of customer focus and leading their profession with new methods and strategies.
Libraries must be engaging and inspiring, meet the changing needs of the communities they serve and remain flexible enough to adapt to uncertain times ahead. SHP helps their clients plan confidently for the future. From master planning and strategic future-casting to levy expertise, they have a genuine passion for what they do.
For more information, visit shp.com.
Stifel
200 Public Square #2955
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 592-6840
Established in 1890, Stifel ranks as one of the largest investment banks in the country providing public and corporate finance investment, banking services, brokerage trading and sales, to individual institutions such as public libraries, governments and corporations. Stifel’s Public Finance professionals specialize in raising capital to build and maintain essential infrastructure in the communities they serve. From some of the nation’s largest states, cities, and counties to rural school districts and small towns and nearly everything in between, our municipal banking and underwriting groups work with issuers to develop and implement financing strategies that allow them to operate and optimize the important work they do.
For more information, go to: stifel.com
