[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Board Nominations, Notary Registration Open & More

Thu Apr 6 12:16:10 EDT 2023

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A Note From the
Executive Director

The Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS) is currently accepting nominations for its Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you'll be responsible for helping guide the organization's direction and ensuring it meets its goals. The following seats are open for nominations:

Zone 2 (two seats) – $4,000,000 - $17,499,999*

Zone 4 (two seats) - $800,000 - $1,499,999*

Special Libraries

At-Large

Geographic

*Total Annual Revenue, as reported in the most recent State of Ohio Library Statistics

If you know someone who would be a great fit or you're interested in serving on the board yourself, be sure to submit a nomination by April 30th using the online nomination form<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198264291&mm=73799354841>. Together, we can work to strengthen our regional library system and ensure it continues to provide valuable resources and services to all who need them.

If you have questions about serving on the board or participating in NEO-RLS in other ways, please reach out to me at ragan.snead at neo-rls.org<mailto:ragan.snead at neo-rls.org> or register for the NEO-RLS Membership Discussion: How to Get Involved<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198265513&mm=73799354841> webinar scheduled for Tuesday, April 18th. Current NEO-RLS board and committee members will be in attendance to answer questions and share their experiences.

Have a great day!

Ragan

Don't Miss a Chance to Connect with Your Peers

April

IT Networking Meeting - Online Via Zoom<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198266735&mm=73799354841>

4/27/2023

IT Networking Meeting - In-Person<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198267957&mm=73799354841>

4/27/2023

May

Outreach Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198269179&mm=73799354841>

Tuesday, 5/2/2023

Book Discussion Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198270401&mm=73799354841>

Wednesday, 5/3/2023

Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198271623&mm=73799354841>

Thursday, 5/11/2023

Human Resource and Fiscal Officer -Online Via Zoom<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198272845&mm=73799354841>

Friday, 5/12/2023

Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-In-person<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198274067&mm=73799354841>

Friday, 5/12/2023

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198275289&mm=73799354841>

Wednesday, 5/17/2023

Special Libraries Network Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198276511&mm=73799354841>

Thursday, 5/18/2023

2023 Directors' Retreat: Start Planning for your Library’s Future Now<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198277733&mm=73799354841>

Thursday & Friday, 5/25/2023 - 5/26/2023

June

Adult Services Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198278955&mm=73799354841>

Thursday, 6/1/2023

Safety and Security Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198280177&mm=73799354841>

Tuesday. 6/13/2023

Circulation Networking Meeting In-person<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198281399&mm=73799354841>

Thursday, 6/15/2023

Circulation Networking Meeting Online via Zoom<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198282621&mm=73799354841>

Thursday, 6/15/2023

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Is there a STAR at your Library? Nominate someone for a NEO-RLS Award!

Acknowledge the stars in your library by nominating them for the Rising Star<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198310727&mm=73799354841>, Shooting Star<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198311949&mm=73799354841> or Advocacy Award<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198313171&mm=73799354841>. 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 honored at our annual Membership Meeting.

Notary Training Registration Now Open

The class will be held at the following locations:

Friday, April 28th  at Ashland Public Library from 10am-115pm<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198286287&mm=73799354841>

Saturday, April 29th  at Canfield Library (Youngstown) from 1015am-130pm<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198287509&mm=73799354841>

Exam will be given immediately after class for new applicants - takes about 30 minutes

Complete registration information including documents are in the links above.

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Grant Opportunities

ALA invites library workers to apply for “Imagining Tomorrow: Building Inclusive Futures.” This brand-new series in ALA’s Great Stories Club will feature science fiction books that explore questions of equity, identity and alternate futures. Visit the project guidelines<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198289953&mm=73799354841> and apply online<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198291175&mm=73799354841> by May 10, 2023.

Applications for the 2023 Perma-Bound Buckeye Book Award Programming Grant<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198292397&mm=73799354841> are now being accepted. Perma-Bound has partnered with the Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Awards<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198293619&mm=73799354841> (BCTBA) to offer this book grant. It is designed to give more children access to great books, and provide them opportunities to be actively engaged in reading and the democratic process as they use their votes to determine the next Buckeye Book Award winners. The application period is open until May 10, 2023.

The State Library is hosting a workshop this Thursday, April 13 at 3:30 pm called Celebrating and Surveying African American Youth Literature with Dr. Jonda C. McNair. Even though Black History Month has come and gone, we can still prioritize African American literature in our collections for young readers! Join this workshop, headlined and co-hosted by Dr. Jonda C. McNair, and learn to use our Collection Analysis Toolkit to identify impactful titles that address potential areas of need within your collections

Click this link <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198294841&mm=73799354841> to read these articles in their entirety.

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Registration is now open<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198297285&mm=73799354841> for the Society of Ohio Archivists 2023 Annual Meeting: Forward Together: Community Partnerships and Public Service!

This May, the SOA Annual Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198297285&mm=73799354841> will be traveling to Dayton, Ohio! You are invited to join us on Thursday, May 11 for virtual sessions, and on Friday, May 12 at the Dayton Metro Library Main<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=198298507&mm=73799354841> in downtown Dayton, Ohio, for a full day of in-person presentations, networking, and exciting featured speakers.
Yes, this year we are going hybrid! The virtual registration option will provide access to two standalone virtual sessions on Thursday May 11 (also available to attendees with the in-person option) and live streams of select sessions from the Friday May 12 slate.

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