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<h1 style="font-size:16px;line-height:24px;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(68, 68, 68) !important;">Don't want to sweat it out in Orlando in June? Come to SWON's Spring Training Symposium in May!<br></h1><p>Can’t attend ALA this summer? Not going to make it to PLA this weekend? Don’t really like to travel anyway? That’s OK, because SWON has a great and diverse lineup of innovators that live right next door to you. No need to travel to Denver when Dayton will do!<br></p><p>For this year's <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D750007">Staff Training Symposium</a>, we’ve got a number of library leaders lined up to talk about what new ideas they’ve developed in their libraries, and the whys and hows of these changes. They’ll even open it up for questions so you can ask what you’ve always been wondering about the changes you see in your library and those around you.<br></p><p>Speakers on this panel will include: Melida Busch, director of Cincinnati Children’s Pratt Research Library, Ken Gibson, director of Xavier University’s library, Cherie Roeth, director of Bradford Public, Dave Schroeder, director of the Kenton County Public Library system, Kim Senft-Paras, director of the Washington-Centerville Public Library and member of the Ohio Library Council Board of Directors and the Government Relations Legislative Network Committee and Jennifer Spillman, who manages both the Temporary Main Library and the Adult Services Division and system-wide adult programs for the Dayton Metro Library.<br></p><p>As you can see, this is a diverse group of leaders from a wide variety of libraries, so no matter what type of library, size of organization or the environment you work in, this panel is for you! But that’s not all! After the panel<span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 254)" class="highlight"><span style="color:rgb(68, 68, 68)" class="colour">, there will be breakout sessions for a variety of interests, from a session on how to land that academic library job, an introduction to election resources for your patrons, Reader’s Advisory advice, and a class on how to develop your career path.</span></span><br></p><p><span style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 254)" class="highlight"><span style="color:rgb(68, 68, 68)" class="colour">Lunch, a tour of the new Northwest Branch of the Dayton Metro Public Library and a free gift included, but hurry! Early bird registration ends next week!</span></span><br></p><p><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D750007">Register here</a> for the Spring Staff Training Symposium, May 11th in Dayton, Ohio. Register by April 15th for $10 off.<br></p><p>~Cassondra Vick, Technology Educator, SWON Libraries<br></p><div style="font-size:16px;"><hr><br></div>
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<ol><li>Election Resources withJay Burton,SERLS Executive Director<br></li><li>How to Apply to Academic Libraries withKen Gibson, Xavier University<br></li></ol></li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b>Second Set of Breakout Sessions 2:00-3:00pm<br> </b> </div>
<ol><li>Readers AdvisorywithEmily Wichman<br></li><li>Developing Your Career with Northern Kentucky University Staff<br></li></ol></li></ol><dt><br></dt></dl><dl><dt>3:00pm to 3:30pm Wrap up: Feedback forms and parting gifts<br></dt></dl></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="font-size:16px;"> <br></div>
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;"><div><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour">The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce our call for breakout session proposals for the 2016 ALAO conference. The conference will be held on <span><span>Friday, October 28th</span></span> at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH. The theme this year is "User Experience: Exceeding User Expectation By Design". More information and submission guidelines are available on the attached PDF or the <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Falaoweb%2Eorg%2Fpage%2D1861004">conference website</a>.</span><br></div>
<p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><br></p><div dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;"><div><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"><b>The deadline for submitting breakout session proposals is <span><span>April 15th</span></span>.</b> The call for poster sessions and roundtables will be coming out soon.</span><br></div>
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;"><div><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"> To submit a proposal, use the <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo%2Egl%2Fforms%2FcvHWkv9fwh">online submission form</a>.</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"><span>If you have questions, please contact Carrie Girton at </span></span><a href="mailto:program@alaoweb.org">program@alaoweb.org</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)" class="colour"></span> <br></div>
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<h1 style="font-size:16px;line-height:24px;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(68, 68, 68) !important;">Coming up on <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2Fevent%5Flist%2Easp">the calendar</a><br></h1><p><i>Please register for online classes at least two days before they take place.</i><br></p><ul><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2Fevent%5Fdetails%2Easp%3Fid%3D672328">Webinar: Behind the Scenes -- SLJ In Conversation with Top Children's Book Editors </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 4/12/2016 - Online<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D692320%26group%3D">Reviewers of Young Adult Literature Interest Group (ROYAL) Fairfield </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 4/13/2016 - Fairfield, Ohio<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D797433%26group%3D">Webinar: Libraries & Museums Serving Free Summer Meals </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 4/13/2016 - Online<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D690389%26group%3D">Children's Literature Evaluation and Review Interest Group (CLEAR) - KY </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 4/14/2016 - Covington, Kentucky<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D780255%26group%3D">Spring Membership Meeting: Navigating YOUR Political Landscape </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 4/19/2016 - Miamisburg, OH<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D799734%26group%3D">Whole Child Symposium </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 4/21/2016 to 4/22/2016 - Cincinnati, OH<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D759950%26group%3D">PCI Webinar: Best Practices for Teaching Public Computer Classes </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 4/21/2016 - Online<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D746711%26group%3D">SWON Office Closed </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 4/22/2016<br></div>
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<h1 style="font-size:16px;line-height:24px;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(68, 68, 68) !important;">Looking ahead...<br></h1><p><i>Save the date for these events...</i><br></p><ul><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D801484%26group%3D">OELMA YA LitCon 2016 </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 5/17/2016 - Perry, OH<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D777029%26group%3D">Teen Summer Reading SLIP </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 6/1/2016 to 7/31/2016<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D783715%26group%3D">21st Annual Picture Book Read-In </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 8/23/2016 - West Chester, OH<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D770329%26group%3D">AASL GAME | Gaming As Meaningful Education Conference </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 9/23/2016 to 9/24/2016 - Rochester, NY<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D778261%26group%3D">OKI Children’s Literature Conference </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 11/5/2016 - Crestview Hills, KY<br></div>
</li><li><div style="font-size:16px;"><b><a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=cassondra@swonlibraries.org&job=2367064&ymlink=4903541&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D786204%26group%3D">Fall 2016 Membership Meeting </a> </b> <br></div>
<div style="font-size:16px;"> 12/1/2016 - Location TBD<br></div>
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