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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Executive Director</span></strong></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Hubbard Public Library. I was allowed to sit in on storytime, watch a skit presented by the wonderful
children's librarians for a local kindergarten class, participate in the mindfulness story walk, and check out the dedicated Teen Room. I also had the opportunity to tour the Library of Things, the Toy Lending Library, and the Makerspace. The passion and dedication
that the HPL staff have for providing an inclusive and welcoming space for their community and each other, were evident throughout my visit. Through our discussions, I was able to hear about the initiatives that they are excited about, their current struggles,
and ways that NEO-RLS can support them through continuing education and services.
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Since my call for library visit requests earlier this year, I have visited 9 libraries of various types and sizes. Although I have worked in libraries
for nearly 13 years, I continue to be impressed by the innovation of library staff and the impact that Northeast Ohio libraries are having on their communities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I will continue to visit libraries in our region to not only gather suggestions from our members but to witness the amazing things happening in
our library community. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you are interested in a library visit, please reach out to me at
<a href="mailto:ragan.snead@neo-rls.org">ragan.snead@neo-rls.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Have a great day! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Ragan</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;mso-line-height-alt:12.6pt"><strong><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Don't Miss the Summer Continuing Education and More will be Posted Soon</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">June</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206000773&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">Training Staff for In Charge duties</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Tuesday, 6/6/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=205999551&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">A Day for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Wednesday, 6/7/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206001995&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">Passive-Aggressive Behavior: Sources and Solutions
for Library Workspaces</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Tuesday, 6/13/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206003217&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">HR Stuff every New Supervisor Should Know: Skills
Needed to Effectively Manage People</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Wednesday, 6/14/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">July</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206004439&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">Dealing with Complaints About Library Materials</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Tuesday, 7/11/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206005661&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">Time Management Yours and Theirs</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Wednesday, 7/12/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206006883&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">Accessibility Initiatives at NC State Libraries</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thursday, 7/13/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206008105&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">Weeders Attract More Readers</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thursday, 7/20/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">August</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206009327&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">You’ve Got Mail:<br>
Using Reference Mail Services to Reach Justice-Involved Individuals</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">8/2/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206010549&mm=76115935679"><span style="color:#4444DD">MeckTech: Lessons Learned Through Digital Equity Initiatives</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thursday, 8/17/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Tuesday, 8/22/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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survey</a> by the end of May.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Is there a STAR at your Library? Nominate someone for a NEO-RLS Award!
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Shooting Star</a> or <a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206017881&mm=76115935679" target="_blank" title="https://www.neo-rls.org/advocacy_award.php">
Advocacy Award</a>. The nomination process is easy and online. Nominations are due by June 30th. Make sure that employees in our region are recognized for their creative and impactful services, programs, and ideas by nominating someone today. Winners will be
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555">Summer library programs (SLP) are starting up all around Ohio.</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555">
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=206020325&mm=76115935679">2023 Ohio Summer Library Program Evaluation</a></span></strong> will help the State Library, Regional Library Systems, suppliers of statewide
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:12.6pt"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555">Janet Ingraham Dwyer is working with a team at the Ohio Dept. of Education to develop a booklist they will distribute at the 2023 Ohio
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<p style="margin:0in;line-height:14.4pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555">They are looking for librarians’ recommendations on high-quality, current
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link </a>to view this article in its entirety.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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