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<h4 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#263D51"><a name="Q244922695"></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:white">A Note From the Executive Director
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I am so happy this week to be able to shine a spotlight on the work that some of our past NEO-RLS Rising Stars, Shooting Stars ,and Advocacy Award winners are doing within the region. The NEO-RLS
<a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=61974631&nr=6241754497">Rising Star Award
</a>was initiated in 2013 and the <a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=61975853&nr=6241754497">
Shooting Star </a>and <a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=61977075&nr=6241754497">
Advocacy </a>Awards in 2020. During that time we have been in awe of the impact that our award winners have had on their libraries and communities. As we move toward the June 30th deadline for this year's awards, I encourage you to take a moment to look around
your library and think about what has been achieved in the past few years and who has been responsible for moving ideas and initiatives forward effectively and successfully. With all that has to be done on a regular basis, it's sometimes easy to forget that
there are indeed, stars in our midst. And, whether it's in acknowledging a fantastic idea or program, providing that needed boost of confidence, or helping someone know they have chosen the right career path, the NEO-RLS awards have clearly made an impact
on our winners. Please nominate the stars in your library today! <em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> Together we are maximizing library potential. </span></em> Have a great rest of your week! <br>
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<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Betsy</span></em><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Liz is now the Teen/Outreach Services Manager at Dover Public Library.<br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">" As someone relatively new to library services, it was awesome to be nominated for the Rising Star Award. I felt very appreciated and inspired by my peers, and it inspired me to shoot for the moon. "
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Marisha is now the Librarian at Holden Forests & Gardens (aka Cleveland Botanical Garden and The Holden Arboretum).
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<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">"The Rising Star Award really means a lot to me--both that I was recognized so early in my career as someone having an effect on my field and my community and that I was able to continue to grow with access
to high-quality professional development resources and networking through NEO-RLS. It was a huge confidence booster at a time when I really needed it and I continue to work to ensure I live up to the honor. [optional bit if you want it longer:] Now as the
Librarian for Holden Forests & Gardens, I am using the knowledge I've gained from my library colleagues across NE Ohio to reopen our libraries to our patrons and introduce innovative services and programming to help meet our mission of connecting people with
plants and the natural world around them. " </span></em><br>
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Kalyn is the Adult Services Supervisor for the Mayfield and Richmond Heights branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library.
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<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">"It was an honor to have my work recognized amongst so many other librarians doing so many awesome things for their communities. It gave me a confidence boost that I was on the right track in my professional
career, and it also gave me a sense of responsibility to help mentor others who are looking for ways to enhance their impact on their library's community."
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Roxana is a librarian at Medina County District Library at the Seville Branch.<br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">"Since receiving my award I have gone on to be a part of Leadership of Medina County's LEAD Institute of which I graduated this past May. I value the Rising Star Award because it has shown me that I am an
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Amanda is the Teen & Technology Public Services Librarian at Hubbard Public Library.<br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">"My career path shifted towards the library five short years ago and receiving the NEO-RLS Rising Star Award in 2021 has solidified my belief that I am on the correct path! Within the last year I have been
promoted from a part-time Youth Services position to the full-time Teen & Technology Public Services Librarian and I am embracing this new challenge and opportunity to learn as much as possible about all aspects of the library. "
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Mary Anne is the Children's Department Supervisor at Hubbard Public Library.<br>
" <em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">It was immensely gratifying to be honored as the 2020 recipient of the NEO-RLS Shooting Star Award. I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to devote my career to carrying out my passion - inspiring
families to love books, reading, and libraries." </span></em><br>
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Julia is the Youth Programming Manager at Cuyahoga County Public Library.<br>
<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">"Receiving this award has been such a wonderful experience. It helped to validate tough choices, and gather support for our next steps coming out of the pandemic. We are working on partnering with local agencies
to create a welcoming Family Space where parents can come to receive support, programming, get connected to local resources, and make friends! A space needed now more than ever to help our kids learn social skills and thrive."
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<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">"When I received this award, I felt both surprised (I had not even known that I had been nominated) and overwhelmingly honored. All libraries are good, essential to their communities, and critical components
of today's society. Advocating for my favorite library--Hubbard Public Library (HPL), in Hubbard, Ohio--is a privilege and honor. Since relocating to this area nearly 20 years ago, I have continually been impressed by the quality of HPL librarians and library
workers, the programs and activities they create and implement, and the strong role they and HPL have in this community. I have been a Life Member of HPL's non-profit Friends organization since moving here; and since retiring, I have been able to advocate,
fund-raise and otherwise support HPL and Friends more actively. I am grateful I am able to commit more time and efforts on behalf of HPL and libraries in Ohio and more generally.
</span></em><strong><i><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> Thank you, NEO-RLS, for your Advocacy Award. I cherish this honor and recognition. "STRONG LIBRARIES=STRONG COMMUNITIES"
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<a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=61991739&nr=6241754497" target="_blank">OLSSI
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Registration is now open </a> and you can find a list of classes, <a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=61994183&nr=6241754497">
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- While the institute is focused on Support Staff, all library staff are welcome.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">This incredible day of learning includes such topics as: </span></strong><br>
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-Teaching information literacy in the time of censorship<br>
-Book Challenges: Policy & Process <br>
-Courts, Censorship: Ramifications for School Libraries<br>
-Collection Development: Best Practices <br>
-Building a School Community Coalition before the Book Challenge<br>
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OELMA members attend for $50 and non-members for $60 with a box lunch included. <br>
For more information or to register: <a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=61996627&nr=6241754497">
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