[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Directors Retreat, New Programs Added and More

Wed Feb 5 14:40:39 EST 2025

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A Note from the

Executive Director

Planning is underway for the 2025 Director’s Retreat, and we want your input! We’re looking for suggestions on speakers and topics that would be most valuable to you. Please take a moment to complete our quick, four-question survey to share your thoughts. Your feedback will help us create a meaningful and engaging retreat experience.

2025 Director’s Retreat Survey<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364546719&mm=115584797995>

Please submit your responses by February 17th.

Thank you for your time and input—we appreciate your help in making the retreat a success!

Ragan

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Don't Miss a Webinar or a Workshop

February

Full Spectrum Communications for Libraries - How MessageBee Enables and Enhances Patron Communications<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364547941&mm=115584797995>(F)

2/6/2025

Leading from the Middle: Managing Up and Down Simultaneously (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364549163&mm=115584797995>

2/12/2025

Adult SRP: Color Our World (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364550385&mm=115584797995>

2/13/2025

Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364551607&mm=115584797995>

2/14/2025
Canva Essentials: From Ideas to Designs (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364552829&mm=115584797995>

2/18/2025

Understanding Race and Racism (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364554051&mm=115584797995>

2/19/2025

Building Joy-Centric Libraries: an Experiential Approach (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364555273&mm=115584797995>

2/20/2025

Public Relations and Marketing Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364556495&mm=115584797995>

2/25/2025

New Supervisors' Academy (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364545497&mm=115584797995>

2/26/2025

Understanding the Basics of Microsoft Excel (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364557717&mm=115584797995>

2/27/2025

March

NEW-Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Biographical Historical Fiction<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364558939&mm=115584797995>

3/4/2025
Preparing for and Managing Difficult Patron Interactions<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364560161&mm=115584797995>

3/5/2025

NEW-Directors/Deputy Directors Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364561383&mm=115584797995>

3/5/2025

How to Develop a Staff-Led Diversity Campaign:
Leading Community Change Through the Library(F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364562605&mm=115584797995>

3/6/2025

NEW-Circulation Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364563827&mm=115584797995>

3/6/2025
Cultivating Your Resilience to Avoid Burnt Out: Managing Stress, Appreciation Inequalities, and Workload Demands (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364565049&mm=115584797995>

3/12/2025

Two Perspectives on Legal Reference Services (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364566271&mm=115584797995>

3/13/2025

Checking out Software Licenses: Expanding Equitable Access and Maximizing License-Use Efficiency (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364567493&mm=115584797995>

3/19/2025

Emergency Preparedness Stations: Staff Readiness in Emergency Response Situations (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364568715&mm=115584797995>

3/20/2025

NEW-Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364569937&mm=115584797995>

3/20/2025

A Deeper Dive into the Science of Reading<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364571159&mm=115584797995>

3/26/2025

April

NEW-Customer Service Conference: Perspectives, Possibilities, and Practices (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364572381&mm=115584797995>

4/3/2025

Sharpening Your Excel Skills (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364573603&mm=115584797995>

4/8/2025

NEW-Training / Staff Development Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364574825&mm=115584797995>

4/8/2025

The Adult Programming Equation (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364576047&mm=115584797995>

4/9/2025

NEW-IT Networking Meeting - Online Via Zoom<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364577269&mm=115584797995>

4/9/2025

AI Ethics: A Library Perspective<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364578491&mm=115584797995>

4/16/2025

Quiet Leadership:
Foster your identity as an introverted or quiet leader to inspire beyond words (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364579713&mm=115584797995>

4/17/2025

NEW-Adult Services Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364580935&mm=115584797995>

4/29/2025

NEW-Managing Challenging Interactions with Colleagues and Staff (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364582157&mm=115584797995>

4/30/2025

NEW-May

Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Historical Mystery Fiction<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364583379&mm=115584797995>

5/6/2025

Time Management Yours and Theirs<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364584601&mm=115584797995>

5/7/2025

Google Forms: Gather all the Things for Action<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364585823&mm=115584797995>

5/13/2025

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Virtual Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364587045&mm=115584797995>

5/13/2025

Outreach Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364588267&mm=115584797995>

5/28/2025

Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364589489&mm=115584797995>

5/29/2025

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Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code Summer Programs<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364591933&mm=115584797995> help high school girls and nonbinary students build coding skills, explore career pathways in tech, and connect with a supportive community. There are no program fees and prior coding experience is not required.

Students can choose their own adventure with two online/virtual program options:

Summer Immersion Program (SIP): Spend two weeks designing computer games in live virtual classrooms while making friends, getting practical college and career advice from industry leaders, and exploring a future career in tech. Eligible students can apply for a $300 SIP Student Grant plus laptop and hotspot access. There are two rounds of SIP in 2025: July 7-18 and July 28-August 8.

Pathways: This flexible, six-week program lets students learn at their own pace with step-by-step video tutorials. Participants explore hot topics in tech like artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and web development, with opportunities to apply new skills to real-world projects and get career insights from tech industry pros. Pathways runs from June 30-August 8, 2025.

Summer Programs are open to high school girls and nonbinary students. All skill levels are welcome. Interested students should submit the Girls Who Code  2025 Summer Programs Application<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364593155&mm=115584797995>. Applications received by February 26 receive priority consideration. Applications are open until April 11.

Questions? Learn more at a Girls Who Code Summer Program webinar<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364594377&mm=115584797995>, or email summer at girlswhocode.com<mailto:summer at girlswhocode.com>.

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The Crown Continues: The Art and Care of Natural Hair – Feb. 24, 2025

The Cleveland Public Library Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging Department kindly requests your assistance sharing the upcoming event through your communication channels.

? The Crown Continues: The Art and Care of Natural Hair ?
? Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
? Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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      Martin Luther King, Jr.Campus
      (10601 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH             44106)

Click this event link <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=364595599&mm=115584797995> for more information and to register.

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