[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Libraries Assisting During the Storm, SRP Volunteers Needed, & More

Wed Aug 14 13:09:04 EDT 2024

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A Note From the
Executive Director

Last week, severe storms swept through Northeast Ohio, leaving thousands without power, internet access, and essential services. In the wake of the storm, the incredible libraries and dedicated library staff across our region emerged as lifelines for their communities, offering shelter, resources, and support.

For example, Cuyahoga County Public Library partnered with Giant Eagle to distribute bottled water to those affected by the storm. Despite losing power, Mentor Public Library continued to serve its patrons by offering drive-thru services and taking requests over the phone. The Cleveland Public Library opened its doors to provide a cool and safe place for residents to take shelter and charge their devices. In Westlake, the Public Library took the initiative to call in a food truck, offering hot meals to those in need.

These examples are just a few of the many ways libraries across Northeast Ohio stepped up to serve as havens for their communities during the recent storms. Whether it was providing essential resources, a place to cool off, or simply a friendly voice on the other end of the line, our library community proved once again that they are more than just places to borrow books—they are pillars of the communities they serve!

Have a great day!

Ragan

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There is a Program for Everyone

August

Engaging with Teens Beyond Your Teen Library Staff <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307399889&mm=101580698769> (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307401111&mm=101580698769>

8/15/2024

Rescheduled-LGBTQ+ 101 with an Intergenerational Perspective<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307402333&mm=101580698769>

8/20/2024
Public Relations and Marketing Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307403555&mm=101580698769>

8/20/2024

We See You:
Library Programming for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307404777&mm=101580698769>F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307401111&mm=101580698769>

8/21/2024

What can Roku do for your library? (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307405999&mm=101580698769>

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=307407221&mm=101580698769>

8/28/2024

September
Prioritizing Self-Care for Management (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307408443&mm=101580698769>

9/4/2024

Serving the Neurodivergent in your Library (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307409665&mm=101580698769>

9/5/2024

Circulation Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307410887&mm=101580698769>

9/5/2024

Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307412109&mm=101580698769>

9/6/2024

Book Discussion Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307413331&mm=101580698769>

9/4/2024

EBSCO: Product & Information Updates for OHIO Public Libraries (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307414553&mm=101580698769>

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=307415775&mm=101580698769>

9/11/2024

Excel Drop-in Q & A (Excel Nerds and Novices welcome)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307416997&mm=101580698769>

9/11/2024

Book Talking for Teens: In Middle Schools and High Schools (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307418219&mm=101580698769>

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=307419441&mm=101580698769>

9/18/2024

Public Speaking: Effective Skills for Libraries (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307420663&mm=101580698769>

9/19/2024

Challenging Post-COVID Impacts on School Readiness through Storytime Standards (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307421885&mm=101580698769>

9/24/2024

Back to the Book XXIII: Readers' Advisory, Historical Fiction, & Merchandising<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307398667&mm=101580698769>

9/26/2024

October

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307423107&mm=101580698769>

10/1/2024
Accessible Digital Libraries:
Navigating Smartphone Assistive Technology with Low-Vision Patrons  (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307424329&mm=101580698769>

10/2/2024
Directors/Deputy Directors Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307425551&mm=101580698769>

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=307426773&mm=101580698769>

10/8/2024
Teen Book Discussion (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307427995&mm=101580698769>

10/9/2024
2024-2025 Leadership Academy<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307429217&mm=101580698769>(I)

10/10/2024

Library Bootcamp: Readers' Advisory 101 (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307430439&mm=101580698769>

10/16/2024

Intro to Digitization (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307431661&mm=101580698769>

10/17/2024

Technical Services/Collection Development Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307432883&mm=101580698769>

10/17/2024

Intersectionality 101 (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307434105&mm=101580698769>

10/22/2024

Library Friends Groups: A Guide To Growing Your Friends (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307435327&mm=101580698769>

10/23/2024
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307436549&mm=101580698769>

10/24/2024

Be Prepared! Using Policy to Navigate Materials Challenges (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307437771&mm=101580698769>

10/29/2024

Adult Services Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307438993&mm=101580698769>

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=307440215&mm=101580698769>

10/30/2024

November

NEW-How to Weather the Turbulence of a Video Auditor (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307441437&mm=101580698769>

11/6/2024

Inclusive Hiring for Staff (A)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307442659&mm=101580698769>

11/12/2024
Outreach Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307443881&mm=101580698769>

11/12/2024

Readers Advisory for Teens (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307445103&mm=101580698769>

11/14/2024

NEW-Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307446325&mm=101580698769>

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=307447547&mm=101580698769>

11/20/2024

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Rescheduled Webinar

Due to the power outages last week we have rescheduled, LGBTQ+ 101 with an Intergenerational Perspective<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307402333&mm=101580698769> which will now take place on Tuesday, August 20th at 10:00 am.  If you are already registered you do not need to do a thing even if you cannot make the new time.  The webinar recording will be automatically sent to you.  If you are not registered, there is still time!

Looking for Summer Reading Program Volunteers

I am sure you cannot even begin to think about next year's summer reading.  However, we need to start to plan for all of our summer reading programs, children, teen, and adult.  We plan to hold meetings virtually in October.  Please email Melissa Lattanzi <mailto:lattanzm at neo-rls.org>  by September 15th if you are interested in helping to plan the 2025 summer reading programs which will be scheduled for January and February 2025.

Notary Training

Announcing there will be Notary Training at Tuscarawas County Public Library on Friday, September 20, 2024.  More details coming soon along with dates for the Akron and Warren areas.

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Reimagining School Readiness Workshop is September 10, 2024 (virtual)

The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce Fall 2024 Reimagining School Readiness Workshop which will be held virtually on September 10, 2024. Registration<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307449991&mm=101580698769> is open now.

Do you wonder what research really says about how to support school readiness?

The Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is a suite of research-backed resources created for library staff to help families prepare children ages birth to 8 years for success in school and in life.

Through an interactive presentation with hands-on activities, this training will introduce library staff to the research, practical implications, and resources offered in the toolkit. Library staff who work with children from ages 0 – 8 and their families will benefit most from this training. The workshop will live virtually. It will not be recorded.

September 10, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The workshop topics include:

  *   key findings from current cognitive and developmental psychology research
  *   the implications of those findings for library staff’s daily work
  *   practical ready-to-implement ideas for activities
  *   resources for staff training and for parents/caregivers

Registration and more information can be found the State Library of Ohio’s website<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=307451213&mm=101580698769>.

Contact Penelope Shumaker at pshumaker at library.ohio.gov<mailto:pshumaker at library.ohio.gov> with any questions.

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