[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Annual Report, Open House Announced & More

Wed Sep 18 14:11:26 EDT 2024

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A Note From the
Executive Director

The NEO-RLS team is proud to share our 2023-2024 Annual Report<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319859401&mm=104753195291>, showcasing how our programs and services have impacted the Northeast Ohio library community. In this report, you’ll discover the changes we’ve implemented in response to member feedback, an overview of our financial standing for the past year, and much more. As we embrace new opportunities and advancements, we hope this report highlights our dedication to supporting the evolving needs of our membership.

I encourage you to explore the full report and as always, your questions and feedback are welcome. Thank you for your continued support and active participation in NEO-RLS. We look forward to another year of collaboration and progress!

Have a great day!

Ragan

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Many Opportunities to Learn

September
Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public-New Philadelphia<https://mms.neo-rls.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=142810&org_id=NEOL>

9/20/2024

Challenging Post-COVID Impacts on School Readiness through Storytime Standards (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319865511&mm=104753195291>

9/24/2024

Membership Focus Group - NEO-RLS Strategic Plan 2025-2028<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319866733&mm=104753195291>

9/25/2024

Back to the Book XXIII: Readers' Advisory, Historical Fiction, & Merchandising<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319867955&mm=104753195291>

9/26/2024

October

Membership Focus Group - NEO-RLS Strategic Plan 2025-2028<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319869177&mm=104753195291>

10/1/2024
Youth Services (Children & Teen) Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319870399&mm=104753195291>

10/1/2024
Accessible Digital Libraries:
Navigating Smartphone Assistive Technology with Low-Vision Patrons  (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319871621&mm=104753195291>

10/2/2024
Directors/Deputy Directors Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319872843&mm=104753195291>

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=319874065&mm=104753195291>

10/8/2024
Teen Book Discussion (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319875287&mm=104753195291>

10/9/2024
2024-2025 Leadership Academy<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319876509&mm=104753195291>(I)

10/10/2024

Library Bootcamp: Readers' Advisory 101 (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319877731&mm=104753195291>

10/16/2024

Intro to Digitization (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319878953&mm=104753195291>

10/17/2024

Technical Services/Collection Development Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319880175&mm=104753195291>

10/17/2024

Intersectionality 101 (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319881397&mm=104753195291>

10/22/2024

Library Friends Groups: A Guide To Growing Your Friends (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319882619&mm=104753195291>

10/23/2024

Rescheduled- We See You:
Library Programming for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319883841&mm=104753195291>

10/24/2024
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319885063&mm=104753195291>

10/24/2024

Be Prepared! Using Policy to Navigate Materials Challenges (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319886285&mm=104753195291>

10/29/2024

Adult Services Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319887507&mm=104753195291>

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=319888729&mm=104753195291>

10/30/2024

November

How to Weather the Turbulence of a Video Auditor (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319889951&mm=104753195291>

11/6/2024

2024 Technology Conference: AI and Cybersecurity for Forward-Thinking Libraries<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319891173&mm=104753195291>

11/7/2024

Inclusive Hiring for Staff (A)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319892395&mm=104753195291>

11/12/2024
Outreach Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319893617&mm=104753195291>

11/12/2024

Readers Advisory for Teens (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319894839&mm=104753195291>

11/14/2024

Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319896061&mm=104753195291>

11/14/2024

NEW-NEO-RLS Open House<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319897283&mm=104753195291>

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=319898505&mm=104753195291>

11/20/2024

December

Practical Approaches to Library Assessment:
Focus on Library Instruction and Programming (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319899727&mm=104753195291>

12/3/2024

Get Off the Stress Train Express: How to Bend, Not Break (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319900949&mm=104753195291>

12/4/2024

Genealogy Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319902171&mm=104753195291>

12/4/2024
Management in Harmony (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319903393&mm=104753195291>

12/5/2024

NEW - Training / Staff Development Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319904615&mm=104753195291>

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=319905837&mm=104753195291>

12/10/2024

Special Libraries Network Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319907059&mm=104753195291>

12/10/2024

NEW-Adobe Illustrator Basics (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319908281&mm=104753195291>

12/11/2024

NEW-Ableism and Access: How to Be an Accomplice to Change (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319909503&mm=104753195291>

12/12/2024

Book Discussion Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319910725&mm=104753195291>

12/18/2024

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Last Chance to Register for Back to the Book!

Back to the Book XXIII will begin the morning with how to read a book in 5 minutes and introduce guided reading focusing on the historical fiction genre.  In the afternoon, you will have an opportunity to bring one of your favorite books to share at your table.  This will be followed by a session on merchandising and we will end the day with author Amanda Flower.  You won't want to miss Back to the Book XXIII next Thursday, September 26th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg.  Click this event link <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319867955&mm=104753195291> for more information and to register.

Join Us for the Newly Rebranded NEO-RLS Open House

We invite library administrators, trustees, and staff to the NEO-RLS Open House<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319897283&mm=104753195291> on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg.  Attendees will gain insights into NEO-RLS's financial progress, explore our range of services, and receive a special State Library update from Evan Struble, Associate State Librarian. The event will celebrate the contributions of those who supported NEO-RLS over the past year and honor the recipients of the 2023 Rising Star, Shooting Star, and Super Star Awards. Attendees will also have the chance to engage with members of the Board of Trustees, Board Committees, Advisory Groups, and Network Groups to learn more about participating in these exciting opportunities.  Not to mention mingling with other library staff.  We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing what's next for NEO-RLS! Click this event link <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319897283&mm=104753195291> for more information and to register.

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Registration for the Fall FY2025 E-rate for Beginners Workshop Is Open

First-time filers and other beginners can learn more about E-rate and how your library can benefit.  Registration for the new Fall FY2025 E-rate for Beginners Workshop is open today.

In this workshop Lorrie Germann, State E-rate Coordinator, will cover the basics of the E-rate program to make sure you are fully oriented and understand the opportunities available to you for funding. Not only can you get funding for branch connections,* but there are also new opportunities for funding hotspot equipment and services as well as funding for a variety of internal network products and services.

The workshop will be online. This public library-specific session is scheduled for Thursday, September 26.

*Libraries participating in the OPLIN managed branch connection project may still want to attend to learn about other E-rate opportunities; to learn more about the managed branch project, visit oplin.ohio.gov/mbc<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319913169&mm=104753195291>.

Register now for the Fall FY2025 E-rate for Beginners Workshop at
https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/13150763<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319914391&mm=104753195291>.

Additional training opportunities this fall include:

Fall FY2025 E-rate for Experienced Filers Workshop<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319915613&mm=104753195291> on October 24

Fall FY2025 Form 470 Training for Category 1 Services Workshop<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319916835&mm=104753195291> on October 29

Fall FY2025 Form 470 Training for Category 2 Services Workshop<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=319918057&mm=104753195291> on October 31

Questions? Feel free to email me at christine at oplin.ohio.gov<mailto:christine at oplin.ohio.gov>.

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Save the Date: NOTSL Fall Virtual meeting

Save the Date: Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians Fall 2024 General Meeting

Date: November 22, 2024

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Join us for the Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians (NOTSL) Fall General Meeting, focused on AI in Library Technical Services. This event will explore the impact of artificial intelligence in key areas of library technical services, including cataloging, acquisitions, and collection management. Our keynote speaker, Terry Reese (Head of Digital Initiatives and Infrastructure Support at The Ohio State University Libraries) will discuss AI and its role in Libraries & Technical Services.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from experts and engage in discussions on how AI is transforming the way we approach library services.

More details and registration information coming soon!

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