[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Programs & Tech Kits, Mark Your Calendar 2024 Technology Conference & More

Wed Aug 7 15:18:23 EDT 2024

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A Note From a
Continuing Education Coordinator

As a library event planner / programmer, there will inevitably come a time when you are short on ideas and deadlines are quickly approaching. When I used to plan programs in previous roles, I would sometimes look ahead to significant day- and month-long celebrations and observances for inspiration.

International Podcast Day<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305591329&mm=101223103687> is just around the corner on September 30th. The world of podcasts is seemingly infinite, but here are a few suggestions:

  *   Capture oral histories from longtime regular patrons and/or veteran staff members.

  *   Spark up conversations with some of your enterprising tweens & teens about their interests.

  *   Sit down with a local author to talk about their latest book release.

If you don’t have the necessary equipment, we have you covered. Reserve the Mobile Podcast Studio Kit to make it happen.

Another date to highlight is Virtual Reality Day<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305592551&mm=101223103687> on Saturday, November 23rd. Celebrate this day by taking your patrons on virtual tours across the globe with our VR & AR Experiences Kit. Or have them test their communication skills with the ever-popular Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. For your gamers, try out our PS4 VR Game Console Kit.

The month of November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305593773&mm=101223103687>, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. Our Memory Care Kit: Home Life & Hobbies comes with materials and guidelines for six unique activities including birdwatching, stargazing, sock matching, and more. This kit could be used for an in-house library program, or as a reference point for starting a memory care collection at your library.

To reserve these kits, visit our Circulating Technology and Wellness Kits webpage<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305594995&mm=101223103687>, or send me an email at jeff.laser at neo-rls.org<mailto:jeff.laser at neo-rls.org>.

Have a great day!

Jeff

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Don't Forget to Register

August

Engaging with Teens Beyond Your Teen Library Staff <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305596217&mm=101223103687> (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305597439&mm=101223103687>

8/15/2024
Public Relations and Marketing Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305598661&mm=101223103687>

8/20/2024

We See You:
Library Programming for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305599883&mm=101223103687>F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305597439&mm=101223103687>

8/21/2024

What can Roku do for your library? (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305601105&mm=101223103687>

8/27/2024
Become a Sustainability Leader:
How to Increase the Environmental Capital of your Library. (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305602327&mm=101223103687>

8/28/2024

September
Prioritizing Self-Care for Management (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305603549&mm=101223103687>

9/4/2024

Serving the Neurodivergent in your Library (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305604771&mm=101223103687>

9/5/2024

Circulation Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305605993&mm=101223103687>

9/5/2024

Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305607215&mm=101223103687>

9/6/2024

Book Discussion Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305608437&mm=101223103687>

9/4/2024

EBSCO: Product & Information Updates for OHIO Public Libraries (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305609659&mm=101223103687>

9/10/2024

AI is Here, Now What Do I Do as a Library Worker? A Beginner’s Guide to Using AI in Everyday Workflows (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305610881&mm=101223103687>

9/11/2024

Excel Drop-in Q & A (Excel Nerds and Novices welcome)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305612103&mm=101223103687>

9/11/2024

Book Talking for Teens: In Middle Schools and High Schools (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305613325&mm=101223103687>

9/12/2024

Thinking Outside the (Search) Box: Advanced Strategies and Techniques for Fulfilling Patrons' Information Needs (A)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305614547&mm=101223103687>

9/18/2024

Public Speaking: Effective Skills for Libraries (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305615769&mm=101223103687>

9/19/2024

Challenging Post-COVID Impacts on School Readiness through Storytime Standards (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305616991&mm=101223103687>

9/24/2024

Back to the Book XXIII: Readers' Advisory, Historical Fiction, & Merchandising<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305618213&mm=101223103687>

9/26/2024

October

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305619435&mm=101223103687>

10/1/2024
Accessible Digital Libraries:
Navigating Smartphone Assistive Technology with Low-Vision Patrons  (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305620657&mm=101223103687>

10/2/2024
Directors/Deputy Directors Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305621879&mm=101223103687>

10/2/2024

A Day for Public Service: Psychological Safety and
Building Connections in the Workplace (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305590107&mm=101223103687>

10/8/2024
Teen Book Discussion (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305623101&mm=101223103687>

10/9/2024
2024-2025 Leadership Academy<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305624323&mm=101223103687>(I)

10/10/2024

Library Bootcamp: Readers' Advisory 101 (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305625545&mm=101223103687>

10/16/2024

Intro to Digitization (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305626767&mm=101223103687>

10/17/2024

Technical Services/Collection Development Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305627989&mm=101223103687>

10/17/2024

Intersectionality 101 (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305629211&mm=101223103687>

10/22/2024

Library Friends Groups: A Guide To Growing Your Friends (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305630433&mm=101223103687>

10/23/2024
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305631655&mm=101223103687>

10/24/2024

NEW-Be Prepared! Using Policy to Navigate Materials Challenges (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=306180333&mm=101223103687>

10/29/2024

Adult Services Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305632877&mm=101223103687>

10/29/2024

A Day for Public Service: Psychological Safety and
Building Connections in the Workplace (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305634099&mm=101223103687>

10/30/2024

November

Inclusive Hiring for Staff (A)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305635321&mm=101223103687>

11/12/2024
Outreach Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305636543&mm=101223103687>

11/12/2024

Readers Advisory for Teens (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305637765&mm=101223103687>

11/14/2024

A Day for Public Service: Psychological Safety and
Building Connections in the Workplace (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305638987&mm=101223103687>

11/20/2024

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2024 Technology Conference

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Technology Conference: AI and Cybersecurity for Forward-Thinking Libraries.  The conference will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg.  Watch the newsletter and website for registration coming soon.

Webinar Rescheduled Due to Power Outage

Due to the power outage we will be rescheduling the LGBTQ+ 101 with an Intergenerational Perspective webinar.  If you are registered watch your email for the new date and time.  It will also be on the website.  We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we reschedule.

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2024 Conservation/Preservation Grant Proposals are due August 15

In April, the State Library of Ohio, in partnership with the Ohio Preservation Council (OPC), announced the availability of LSTA funds<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305642653&mm=101223103687> of up to $4,999 for libraries to conserve a single item or preserve a small, discrete group of items within their collections. The item(s) selected for conservation/preservation should be unique, valuable (culturally or monetarily), and as a cultural artifact speak to the mission and values of the applying institution. Additionally, as a cultural artifact or collection it should reflect some element of the historic and artistic record of Ohio. This is in accordance with goals outlined in The State Library of Ohio’s Five Year LSTA Plan. All analog formats, including book and paper, object, and artwork are appropriate.

Timeline and Grant Requirements

One grant application per institution will be considered for funding.

The grant application and instructions on how to apply are available on the State Library website at https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/conservation-and-preservation-grant<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=305643875&mm=101223103687>.

Applications are due August 15, 2024.

Grant applications will be reviewed by a team of State Library staff and Ohio Preservation Council members.

Successful grant applicants will be notified in early October 2024.

Grant projects will start November 1, 2024 and must be completed by August 31, 2025.

Under this special program, to be eligible to submit a grant application prospective applicants must have attended the workshop on May 8, 2024.

Questions?

For grant-related questions, contact Jeff Regensburger via LSTA at library.ohio.gov<mailto:LSTA at library.ohio.gov>

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