[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Public Speaking, Membership Survey & Focus Group Meetings

Wed Aug 21 12:08:33 EDT 2024

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A Note From a
Continuing Education Coordinator

Within the last year and a half, we have had several requests for a public speaking class.  NEO-RLS has answered your need with Public Speaking: Effective Skills for Libraries<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310266701&mm=102150573581> which is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th at the Twinsburg Public Library.  This program aims to equip library staff with the tools needed to communicate confidently and clearly—whether addressing a room full of patrons, facilitating workshops, or advocating for library programs.

If you ever wanted to dip your toe into public speaking this is the place to do it.  The workshop will provide a safe space to test the waters with small group activities.  Learn to overcome nerves and get your audience’s attention, whether it’s a large group of patrons, a staff meeting, or just a one-on-one conversation.  You will hear how to craft a presentation, paint a picture with your words and so much more.

There is limited seating so please register today. Click this event link<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310266701&mm=102150573581> for more information and to register.   Empower your voice and become more poised when speaking in a public setting. Now is your chance, don’t miss it!

Have a great day!

Melissa

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Much Continuing Education to Choose From

August

What can Roku do for your library? (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310267923&mm=102150573581>

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=310269145&mm=102150573581>

8/28/2024

September
Prioritizing Self-Care for Management (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310270367&mm=102150573581>

9/4/2024

Book Discussion Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310271589&mm=102150573581>

9/4/2024

Serving the Neurodivergent in your Library (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310272811&mm=102150573581>

9/5/2024

Circulation Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310274033&mm=102150573581>

9/5/2024

Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310275255&mm=102150573581>

9/6/2024

EBSCO: Product & Information Updates for OHIO Public Libraries (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310276477&mm=102150573581>

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=310277699&mm=102150573581>

9/11/2024

Excel Drop-in Q & A (Excel Nerds and Novices welcome)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310278921&mm=102150573581>

9/11/2024

Book Talking for Teens: In Middle Schools and High Schools (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310280143&mm=102150573581>

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=310281365&mm=102150573581>

9/18/2024

Public Speaking: Effective Skills for Libraries (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310266701&mm=102150573581>

9/19/2024

Challenging Post-COVID Impacts on School Readiness through Storytime Standards (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310282587&mm=102150573581>

9/24/2024

NEW-Membership Focus Group - NEO-RLS Strategic Plan 2025-2028<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310283809&mm=102150573581>

9/25/2024

Back to the Book XXIII: Readers' Advisory, Historical Fiction, & Merchandising<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310285031&mm=102150573581>

9/26/2024

October

NEW-Membership Focus Group - NEO-RLS Strategic Plan 2025-2028<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310286253&mm=102150573581>

10/1/2024
Youth Services (Children & Teen) Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310287475&mm=102150573581>

10/1/2024
Accessible Digital Libraries:
Navigating Smartphone Assistive Technology with Low-Vision Patrons  (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310288697&mm=102150573581>

10/2/2024
Directors/Deputy Directors Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310289919&mm=102150573581>

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=310291141&mm=102150573581>

10/8/2024
Teen Book Discussion (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310292363&mm=102150573581>

10/9/2024
2024-2025 Leadership Academy<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310293585&mm=102150573581>(I)

10/10/2024

Library Bootcamp: Readers' Advisory 101 (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310294807&mm=102150573581>

10/16/2024

Intro to Digitization (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310296029&mm=102150573581>

10/17/2024

Technical Services/Collection Development Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310297251&mm=102150573581>

10/17/2024

Intersectionality 101 (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310298473&mm=102150573581>

10/22/2024

Library Friends Groups: A Guide To Growing Your Friends (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310299695&mm=102150573581>

10/23/2024
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310300917&mm=102150573581>

10/24/2024

Be Prepared! Using Policy to Navigate Materials Challenges (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310302139&mm=102150573581>

10/29/2024

Adult Services Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310303361&mm=102150573581>

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=310304583&mm=102150573581>

10/30/2024

November

How to Weather the Turbulence of a Video Auditor (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310305805&mm=102150573581>

11/6/2024

Inclusive Hiring for Staff (A)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310307027&mm=102150573581>

11/12/2024
Outreach Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310308249&mm=102150573581>

11/12/2024

Readers Advisory for Teens (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310309471&mm=102150573581>

11/14/2024

Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310310693&mm=102150573581>

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=310311915&mm=102150573581>

11/20/2024

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We Want to Hear from You!

NEO-RLS is embarking on the creation of our 2025-2028 strategic plan, and we invite library staff from all roles and library types to participate in this important process. This is your opportunity to share feedback on how NEO-RLS can better support you and your libraries. Your input will play a crucial role in shaping the resources, services, and programs we offer over the next three years. There are two ways to contribute:

Complete our survey:

2024 Membership Needs Survey<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310314359&mm=102150573581>

Join us for a virtual Membership Focus Group session:
September 25, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310283809&mm=102150573581>
October 1, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310286253&mm=102150573581>

Don’t miss this chance to have your voice heard and help guide the future of NEO-RLS!

Today's Webinar Cancelled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the webinar We See You: Programming for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Refunds will be issued for paid invoices. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Looking for Summer Reading Program Volunteers

We know summer reading is over for the libraries.  Yet it is time for NEO-RLS to start planning for all of our summer reading workshops: children, teen, and adult.  We will hold planning 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 events which will be scheduled for January and February 2025.

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 Registration<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310315581&mm=102150573581> is now open for ODNFest 2024.

 The State Library of Ohio will be hosting the 6th Annual ODNFest in-person on October 3rd, 2024. ODNFest is an opportunity for library and museum digitization professionals to gather to explore current and relevant digitization topics. The ODNFest name comes from the Ohio Digital Network (ODN), Ohio’s Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)’s service hub. Attendees do not have to be contributors to ODN participate.

The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce one of the featured presentations will be Not Just a Technical Problem: Building a Collaborative Digital Preservation Network in Michigan by Dr. Chelsea Denault. Dr. Denault (she/her) is the Coordinator of the Michigan Digital Preservation Network<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310316803&mm=102150573581> (MDPN), a program of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310318025&mm=102150573581>, where she works with partners to bring affordable and easy-to-use digital preservation services to cultural memory organizations of all sizes across Michigan. She will provide a brief explanation of the importance of digital preservation in the lifecycle of digital collections, share insights from establishing a statewide digital preservation network, and discuss future plans for the MDPN and collaborators beyond Michigan.

Other presentations of the day include Questioning Ethical Access: Conversations with Practitioners by Virginia Dressler, Kent State University, and Alternative and Local Press: The Pulse of a Culture by Aaron O’Donovan, Columbus Metropolitan Library. The conference will also include poster sessions, and networking opportunities. The day will begin with networking over a light breakfast and attendees will receive a boxed lunch.

If you have any questions please contact Penelope Shumaker at pshumaker at library.ohio.gov<mailto:pshumaker at library.ohio.gov>.

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 OELMA Conference

Registration is open for the 2024 Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) Conference: Empowering the Future: Lifting Voices through the Library<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310320469&mm=102150573581>, October 3-4 at OCLC in Dublin (northwest of Columbus), plus a preconference event on Wednesday, October 2.

OELMA is Ohio’s professional association for school librarians. If you collaborate with your local schools (or would like to) or want to learn more about student learning and school librarianship, this is a great conference to consider, offering high-quality educational content and networking. Keynote speakers include Cicely Lewis and Phil Bildner.

For more information and to register: https://www.oelma.org/page-18157<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=310320469&mm=102150573581>

The non-OELMA member early bird registration rate for the full conference, including lunches, is $325. Early bird rates are available until September 15.

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