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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Library Leadership Ohio</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> (LLO) 2024 convened
last month at the Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio. Virtual LLO conferences were held in 2020, 2021, and 2022, making this the first in-person conference since 2018. LLO spans nearly 30 years, with over 400 alumni holding various positions in libraries
not only in Ohio but also nationwide. By nurturing exceptional leaders, LLO contributes to the enhancement of libraries. Through specialized programs concentrating on personal growth and adaptable leadership abilities, LLO promotes networking and partnerships
within Ohio's extensive library network. The 31-member cohort selected for LLO 2024 consisted of individuals from public, academic, school, and special libraries from all over Ohio. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">During the 3-day conference, the cohort learned more about their leadership strengths, personal and professional values, timely and critical library
issues, and techniques for taking care of themselves and their staff. Highlights of the program included a presentation and daily reflection activities from noted Harvard University designer and researcher Beck Tench, a lunch-and-learn session from Ohio History
Connection archaeologist Brad Lepper, and a closing keynote from American Library Association (ALA)<b>
</b>president Emily Drabinski. Participants enjoyed networking and sharing experiences and ideas throughout the week. One participant noted, “I felt challenged, learned a lot, got many specific solutions to problems, my brain was happy learning new things,
and gave me confidence to do better at my job. I highly recommend it to all my colleagues.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">State Library of Ohio and
<a href="https://www.ohionet.org/">OhioNet</a> collaborated on the program. The LLO planning committee included Erin Kelsey, Katy Hite, Evan Struble, Penelope Shumaker, and Jeff Regensburger from the State Library of Ohio and Hannah Rosen and Jillian Tuttle
from OhioNet. The program was made possible by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1724254193/library.ohio.gov/LPD/llo/LLO-July2024-cohorts-wnames-cropped.jpg"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="593" height="423" style="width:6.1785in;height:4.4047in" id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image002.jpg@01DAF3BF.E7E5C870"></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans 3",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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2024 Library Leadership Ohio Participants</a> photo with names<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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2024 Library Leadership Ohio Participants and Planning Committee</a> photo with names.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E3F75">Marsha McDevitt-Stredney<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">Director, Marketing & Communications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">State Library of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">274 E. 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">Tel: 614.644.6875<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="mailto:marshams@library.ohio.gov"><span style="color:#0070C0">marshams@library.ohio.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="color:#0070C0">library.ohio.gov</span></a><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
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