[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: NEO-RLS Helping Libraries, New Programs Added & More

Wed Nov 6 14:59:18 EST 2024

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A Note From the
Executive Director

This fall, NEO-RLS has been actively supporting libraries with targeted consulting to help them grow and thrive. Recently, we spent a full day at the Kinsman Public Library, collaborating with their dedicated staff on strategic planning. Together, we reviewed their mission, vision, and values, then engaged in brainstorming sessions to develop goals and objectives for their upcoming strategic plan. It was a productive day focused on building a clear and actionable path forward.

At Huron Public Library, I presented Effective Communication: Connecting at All Levels, a session designed to help staff strengthen their communication skills. This interactive presentation covered practical techniques for overcoming barriers, connecting effectively with colleagues and patrons, and building a culture of open, positive communication within the library.

NEO-RLS offers a variety of consulting services to meet your library's needs including strategic planning<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336621575&mm=108730194291>, staff day planning<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336622797&mm=108730194291>, customized presentations<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336620353&mm=108730194291>, and more. Visit our website<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336624019&mm=108730194291> for details or contact ragan.snead at neo-rls.org<mailto:ragan.snead at neo-rls.org> to discuss how we can support your library’s goals.  And don’t forget—Gold Members receive 4 free hours of consulting each year!

Have a great day!

Ragan

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Don't Forget to Register!

November

How to Weather the Turbulence of a Video Auditor (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336625241&mm=108730194291>

11/6/2024

2024 Technology Conference: AI and Cybersecurity for Forward-Thinking Libraries<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336626463&mm=108730194291>

11/7/2024

Inclusive Hiring for Staff (A)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336627685&mm=108730194291>

11/12/2024
Outreach Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336628907&mm=108730194291>

11/12/2024

Readers Advisory for Teens (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336630129&mm=108730194291>

11/14/2024

Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336631351&mm=108730194291>

11/14/2024

NEO-RLS Open House<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336632573&mm=108730194291>

11/19/2024

A Day for Public Service: Psychological Safety and
Building Connections in the Workplace (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336633795&mm=108730194291>

11/20/2024

December

Practical Approaches to Library Assessment:
Focus on Library Instruction and Programming (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336635017&mm=108730194291>

12/3/2024

Genealogy Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336636239&mm=108730194291>

12/4/2024
Management in Harmony (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336637461&mm=108730194291>

12/5/2024

Training / Staff Development Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336638683&mm=108730194291>

12/5/2024

Unlocking the Power of AI in Libraries:
An Intermediate Guide to Enhancing Services and Workflows (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336639905&mm=108730194291>

12/10/2024

Special Libraries Network Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336641127&mm=108730194291>

12/10/2024

Adobe Illustrator Basics (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336642349&mm=108730194291>

12/11/2024

Ableism and Access: How to Be an Accomplice to Change (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336643571&mm=108730194291>

12/12/2024

Book Discussion Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336644793&mm=108730194291>

12/18/2024

NEW-January
Mark Your Calendar - Children's SRP Workshop
1/9/24
What Does it Mean to be Anti-Racist? (A)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336646015&mm=108730194291>

1/14/2025

Strategic Leadership (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336647237&mm=108730194291>

1/22/2025

Mark Your Calendar - Teen SRP Workshop
1/30/24

NEW-February
Mark Your Calendar - Adult SRP Workshop
2/13/24

Canva Essentials: From Ideas to Designs (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336648459&mm=108730194291>

2/18/2025

Building Joy-Centric Libraries: an Experiential Approach (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336649681&mm=108730194291>

2/20/2025

NEW-March

Cultivating Your Resilience to Avoid Burnt Out: Managing Stress, Appreciation Inequalities, and Workload Demands (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336650903&mm=108730194291>

3/12/2025

More Programs Being Added Weeky

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2025-2026 Letters of Intent have been sent!

Our fiscal year runs from July-June and as a result, we begin planning our budget in January. We ask for your assistance with this by returning your Letter of Intent by December 31, 2024. Your membership is important to us and to the libraries in our region. Without you, we are unable to provide a robust schedule of continuing education opportunities and other services. Thank you!

We Want Your Input

We are in the process of planning our Adult Summer Reading Program Workshop and would like your input into the topics covered.  Please take a few minutes to complete the below survey.

Adult Summer Reading Program Survey<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336653347&mm=108730194291>

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2024 Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Awards Voting closes November 10

Voting is open through November 10 at  www.bcbookaward.info<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336654569&mm=108730194291>.

How can you participate?

Collect votes at your library or school. Teachers and librarians may collect student votes and submit them in bulk.

Set up a book display. Showcase current nominees and past winners<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336655791&mm=108730194291> in your spaces. You can also download and print posters and bookmarks<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336657013&mm=108730194291> to promote the Buckeye Book Awards.

Promote the Buckeye Book Awards. Post on your social media and share in newsletters and announcements to encourage student votes.

Lists of the nominated titles in each grade band are on the student and teacher/librarian ballots. All these titles were nominated exclusively by Ohio students.

Nominations are open year-round

Students can nominate books<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336658235&mm=108730194291> for the Buckeye Book Awards at any time. Any 2023 or 2024 published book not part of a previous winning series is eligible for the 2025 awards. Librarians and teachers can collate and submit their students' nominations. The more nominations for a book, the higher its chances to make the final list.

About the Buckeye Book Awards

The Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Awards, established in 1981, is Ohio’s readers’ choice award program for students in grades K-12. It is proudly sponsored by the Ohio Educational Library Media Association, Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, Ohio Library Council, the Kent State University School of Information, the Ohio Literacy Association, and the State Library of Ohio.

It's our young people, not adults, who make all the nominations and decide the winners. Let’s celebrate their creativity and choices!

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Books in Their Hands

The Jane Addams Peace Association has a program called Books in Their Hands<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336659457&mm=108730194291> which brings authors and illustrators to low-income schools nationally to share their Jane Addams award-winning books and to speak directly with the students and teachers in the community. We also donate Jane Addams Children’s Book Award commended titles into the hands of children.

The application form is online and is free to apply: Books In Their Hands Application<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336660679&mm=108730194291>.

Books in Their Hands Program: <janeaddamschildrensbookaward.org/books-in-their-hands-program<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336661901&mm=108730194291>>

Application: <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQOPrAq9r6KgZJI3SbRmFaFeJgysqIx-fW-cRkYR0ADov7Kg/viewform<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=336663123&mm=108730194291>>

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