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Competency </a>. Be sure to share this with your staff along with <br>
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<h4 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#0898DA"><a name="Q160087789"></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#030303">NEO-RLS Salary Survey Coming Soon! We Need Your Participation
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#030303">Our goal is to distribute the NEO-RLS Salary Survey by the end of March 2020 with a deliverable ready by the end of July 2020. The open meeting on December 13,
2019 provided valuable input from members and non-members alike. We are looking forward to providing robust and customizable reporting capabilities combined with high data integrity. BUT, to be of the most value – we need YOU to participate. We will be
distributing the survey to libraries statewide and will be encouraging all types of libraries to participate. We will keep you posted on our progress and will let you know when the survey will be emailed. Thanks in advance for your participation.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#030303">The
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
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begins school with 60 books in their home. The Imagination Library is now available in 56 counties. OGIL is more than halfway to its goal of making this opportunity available to young children in all 88 counties. This week, Franklin County announced the launch
of its Imagination Library program. In Franklin County alone, all of its 83,000 children under the age of 5 are eligible to enroll in this free program.
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Parents and guardians can find out if their county is already participating, and can enroll their children in the program, using the form on this page:
<a href="https://ohioimaginationlibrary.com/enroll">ohioimaginationlibrary.com/enroll</a>.<br>
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To learn more about the OGIL click <strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org/early-literacy-matters">HERE</a></span></strong>.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#030303"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#030303">The State Library of Ohio will host informational workshops about the Guiding Ohio Online program and its application process on the dates listed below. The State
Library’s Guiding Ohio Online program, which targets populations in rural Ohio, helps Ohioans develop digital skills needed to fully participate in the digital age. Trainers will serve in selected libraries during the program year, October 1, 2020 - September
30, 2021 <strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">.</span></strong> Information about the program can be found
<a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/guiding-ohio-online/">
here </a>. A <strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">new online application
</span></strong>with updated questions and proposed budget form will be released soon.
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State Library staff will be conducting workshops to explain the Guiding Ohio Online program and go over the new application process. Whether you’re a current Guiding Ohio Online library site or considering joining the program for the first time, come to one
of the in-person training sessions to learn how the program works, how it is funded, reporting required, and how to apply. Interested libraries can receive in-session help on filling out their applications and budget sheets from State Library staff.
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Dates and Locations:</span></strong><br>
Tuesday, March 3 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – NORWELD <br>
Thursday March 5, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. – NEO-RLS<br>
Monday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – SERLS <br>
Wednesday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Greene County (Beavercreek Library) <br>
Thursday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – State Library of Ohio<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/calendar">Registration</a></span></strong> is required for free training sessions.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://ceohio.evanced.info/signup/calendar">Click here</a>
</span></strong>to see dates on Statewide Shared Calendar</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#030303"><br>
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<h4 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#0898DA"><a name="Q152887765"></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#030303">A Note from the Executive Director
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><img border="0" width="100" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/50177_03042019090623.jpg">On February 6th I attended the quarterly meeting of the regional library
systems’ (RLS) Directors at the State Library of Ohio. The meetings are extremely valuable in terms of letting the regionals know what is happening statewide that might be of interest to us or to our libraries. For instance, at this meeting our State Librarian,
Beverly Cain, talked about the State Library’s new strategic plan, the upcoming state budget process, and the need for the regionals to align budget priorities with stated priorities of the governor (e.g. early childhood literacy) as possible. We learned about
changes being proposed with regard to the way ballot language works for levy campaigns and the fact that OLC is opposing the proposed change. We found out that more and more libraries are applying for LSTA funds and that the Guiding Ohio Online 2020-2021 applications
are now available. In addition, I get a chance to hear what the other regionals (NORWELD, SWON and SERLS) are doing and how we might collaborate across regions to add value to the programs and services we offer our members. Lastly, we are able to discuss challenges
and successes, much like our members do in the Network Groups, so that we can effectively provide excellent service. For me, the meetings are a valuable part of my own continuing education, providing me with new ways of looking at what we can, and might do,
to better serve the libraries in our region. If you ever have a question that you would like addressed at one of our meetings, please let me know and I will be happy to bring it to the group. Together we are maximizing library potential, not just in our region
but also statewide!</span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"></span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
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<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Betsy Lantz</span></em></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55479"><b>Gadgets and Gizmos: Exploring Technology for Youth</b></a><br>
02/19/2020<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55625"><span style="color:green">Creating and Maintaining a Summer Reading Database</span></a></span></strong><b><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:green">02/19/2020</span></strong></b><br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55477"><b>Why SMART Goals</b></a><br>
02/20/2020 <br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55746"><b>AOS Training and Fiscal Officer Network
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02/21/2020<br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55240"><b>EBSCO Do-It-Yourself Interfaces (Hobbies and Crafts, Home Improvement, and Small Business)</b></a><br>
02/25/2020 <br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=56287"><b>2020 Census and Libraries: Key Details and Strategies
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03/02/2020<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55626"><span style="color:green">The Return of Book Look</span></a></span></strong><b><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:green">03/03/2020</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
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<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55627"><b>If It's Broke, Fix It: Handling Leftover Challenges Effectively</b></a><br>
03/04/2020<br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55249"><b>Enhancing Community Partnerships and Grant Writing</b></a><br>
03/05/2020<br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55264"><b>The Basics of Project Management</b></a>
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03/10/2020<br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55629"><b>Encore Entrepreneurship: Serving 50+ Patrons</b></a><br>
03/11/2020<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55745"><span style="color:darkgreen">A Day for Catalogers
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:darkgreen">03/12/2020</span></strong></b><br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=56425"><b>The Road to Copyright Clarity, Part 2</b></a>
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03/17/2020<br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55598"><b>Leadership Academy
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03/19/2020<br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=56004"><b>Human Resources Network Meeting</b></a><br>
03/20/2020<br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55599"><b>A Day for Public Service</b></a>
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03/24/2020<br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55632"><b>Leveraging Libraries as a Resource for Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors</b></a><br>
03/25/2020<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55633"><span style="color:darkgreen">Next Level LEGOS
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:darkgreen">03/26/2020</span></strong></b><br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55636"><b>Budgeting Part 1: The Rules</b></a>
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03/31/2020<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=56282"><span style="color:darkgreen">Critical Conversations: Building Empathy to Build Community</span></a></span></strong><b><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:darkgreen">04/02/2020</span></strong></b><br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=56015"><b>Book Discussion Network</b></a>
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04/03/2020<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55867"><span style="color:darkgreen">Northeast Ohio Teen Network Workshop</span></a></span></strong><b><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:darkgreen">04/07/2020</span></strong></b><br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55639"><b>Effective Workplace Communication for New Supervisors</b></a><br>
04/08/2020<br>
<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55684"><b>From Peer to Leader</b></a><br>
04/15/2020 </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">NEO-RLS’ Book Discussion Circuit will cease as of June 30, 2020 and the libraries that had subscribed to the Circuit have made their selections of book titles. The remaining
titles are on this <strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.neo-rls.org/docs/Book_list_for_newsletter.pdf">list
</a></span></strong>and are available to our region’s libraries for FREE. Please go to our
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.viethconsulting.com/members/resource_list.php?org_id=NEOL">website</a>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Each title has a set of 10-12 books and many include discussion materials. </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">We will take requests until March 15, 2020 after which date unclaimed materials will be offered to libraries throughout Ohio.
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:deb.blair@neo-rls.org">Debbie Blair
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</span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> We hope to find good homes for our approximately 200 book titles. </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">You're invited to join your colleagues for the biennial
<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001oHVaPHX_JWXmmsntJxhqNsqRVxJNhjxcQANtP1bii1pVDTs5EDg1HOLVKI4e9V71B21C66AK0RcbdhVaAWNjh3ZRD2EeJW9pRieGVM4xyGfK5VPaadlEdP6Mx4QEglkN3Pry7uttsZLJuwRSV-Ux6iyo_OAbO7WXZ7tl3i7PiXPkdzZVmElpLsmmUFmK3a6L6JAJxIvLHRzeIdu_NcUmusi76MdTcKN8jIhDsje20884SkTny7xv72WVN9Gsh4n0bI0Nzld0gqY=&c=O2e2i-toCBn-CdLVB16MBgTaMHvtgqjabXHjx9qRe4X7NosLar5sGA==&ch=v6ZL6-zze5gYthC4zNjM1AkgSPCTEt8mLvlWxsrzxit3AiRAkhHOLA==" target="_blank">
2020 Technical Services Retreat </a>, an educational event that strikes the perfect balance between the big picture and focused, practical topics.
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Libraries focus on offering open and affordable access to resources despite changing budgets, expectations, and environments. The 2020 Technical Services Retreat will highlight innovative approaches, clear visions, and fresh perspectives for the future.
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<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001oHVaPHX_JWXmmsntJxhqNsqRVxJNhjxcQANtP1bii1pVDTs5EDg1HOLVKI4e9V71B21C66AK0RcbdhVaAWNjh3ZRD2EeJW9pRieGVM4xyGfK5VPaadlEdP6Mx4QEglkN3Pry7uttsZLJuwRSV-Ux6iyo_OAbO7WXZ7tl3i7PiXPkdzZVmElpLsmmUFmK3a6L6JAJxIvLHRzeIdu_NcUmusi76MdTcKN8jIhDsje20884SkTny7xv72WVN9Gsh4n0bI0Nzld0gqY=&c=O2e2i-toCBn-CdLVB16MBgTaMHvtgqjabXHjx9qRe4X7NosLar5sGA==&ch=v6ZL6-zze5gYthC4zNjM1AkgSPCTEt8mLvlWxsrzxit3AiRAkhHOLA==" target="_blank">
2020 Technical Services Retreat: Moving Forward with 2020 Vision </a><br>
April 15-16, 2020<br>
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center (Lewis Center)<br>
Columbus, Ohio <br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Registration Fees:</span></strong>
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Member: $235 | Non-member $470 (Registration opens Feb. 19, 2020)</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="http://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=55625"><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Wednesday, February 19, 2020
</span></strong></a>at Kent Free Library to learn more about creating and maintaining a summer reading database. In this workshop, library staff will get a peek at the Kent Free Library's Summer Reading Database, used for the first time in 2019. Completely
customizable to your needs, a summer reading database can help your library streamline registration and stats keeping-all without having to pay for an online program subscription. See how Kent Free Library's system works for their library, and how it might
work for yours! <br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Learning Objectives:</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Presenter: </span></strong><em><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Caylee Heiremans
</span></em><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> has been a Youth Services Librarian at Kent Free Library for 5 years.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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