[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Good News: More Vendor Discounts for Members

Wed Oct 22 12:45:34 EDT 2025

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A Note from the

Marketing and Engagement Coordinator

One of my favorite parts of my role here at NEO-RLS is connecting with vendors and finding new ways to bring added value to our members. I’m thrilled to share that we’ve recently added several new vendors to our Vendor Discount Program!

  *   Bibliotheca
  *   ByWater Solutions
  *   DataServ
  *   Tutor.com (available only for public libraries at this time)

The vendor discount program is one of the many benefits available exclusively to our dues-paying Gold, Silver, and Bronze member libraries, and it continues to grow thanks to the ongoing support and feedback of our members. These vendor partnerships are designed to help stretch budgets, discover innovative products, drive engagement with patrons, and connect our members with companies that understand and serve the library community.

Recently, Letters of Intent were sent out to help us plan for next fiscal year’s memberships. These commitments are vital: they help us plan for the future and continue providing meaningful benefits to our members across Northeast Ohio, including our vendor discount program.

If your library hasn’t yet submitted its Letter of Intent, we encourage you to do so soon. And if you’re not yet part of our dues-paying membership tiers, now’s a great time to consider joining! Together, we’re building stronger libraries and stronger communities across our region.

Learn more about the Vendor Discount Program here<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460327079&mm=137398135879>.

Jill

Exciting Events & CE You Can’t Miss!

October

Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Embodying Compassion <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460328301&mm=137398135879> (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460328301&mm=137398135879>

10/22/2025

Safe Space - LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Training<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460329523&mm=137398135879> (F)

10/23/2025

NEO-RLS Open House -Featuring Mychal Threets<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460330745&mm=137398135879>

10/28/2025

Book Discussion Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460331967&mm=137398135879>

10/29/2025

Thriving at Work: Practical Strategies for Better Days in the Library<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460333189&mm=137398135879> (F)

10/30/2025

Construction and Facilities Active Learning Community<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460334411&mm=137398135879>

10/30/2025

November

Time Management: Eliminating Time Wasters and Staying Organized <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460335633&mm=137398135879> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460335633&mm=137398135879>

11/4/2025

Adult Services Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460336855&mm=137398135879>

11/4/2025

Storytime Beyond the Basics: Virtual Panel Discussion <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460338077&mm=137398135879> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460338077&mm=137398135879>

11/6/2025

Supporting Neurodivergent Library Users<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460339299&mm=137398135879> (I)

11/12/2025

Building Strong Volunteer Programs: Library & Friends Group Perspectives <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460340521&mm=137398135879> (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460340521&mm=137398135879>

11/13/2025

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460341743&mm=137398135879>

11/13/2025

IT Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460342965&mm=137398135879>

11/18/2025

Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Practicing Gratitude <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460344187&mm=137398135879> (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460344187&mm=137398135879>

11/24/2025

December

Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Historical Literary Fiction<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460345409&mm=137398135879>

12/2/2025

You’re Not Alone: The Power of Peer Support in Management <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460346631&mm=137398135879> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460346631&mm=137398135879>

12/4/2025

NEW! Technical Services and Collection Development Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460347853&mm=137398135879>

12/4/2025

Outreach Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460349075&mm=137398135879>

12/9/2025

The Power of Storytelling and Empathy-Centered Communication <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460350297&mm=137398135879> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460350297&mm=137398135879>

12/10/2025

Special Libraries Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460351519&mm=137398135879>

12/10/2025

Life Art: A New Horizon, Library Edition <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460352741&mm=137398135879> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460352741&mm=137398135879>

12/11/2025

NEW!<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460353963&mm=137398135879> Excel Drop-in Q & A (Excel Nerds and Novices welcome)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460353963&mm=137398135879>

12/16/2025

Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Reconnecting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460355185&mm=137398135879> (F)

12/17/2025

View Full Calendar<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460356407&mm=137398135879>

[Book Discussion Active Learning Community Meeting. October 29, 2025. Online Via Zoom. Register now.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460357629&mm=137398135879>

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Registration Open for Early Literacy 101 Workshops - 12/4 in Parma

Registration is open for three in-person Early Literacy 101 workshops<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460360073&mm=137398135879> presented by Ohio Ready to Read<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460361295&mm=137398135879>.

Early Literacy 101 is a full-day workshop open to all Ohio public library workers and offered at no cost to attendees. Upcoming workshops include:

  *   Monday, November 3 at the Liberty Branch, Delaware County District Library, Powell (central Ohio). Registration is open for Liberty!<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460362517&mm=137398135879>
  *   Friday, November 14 at the Pickaway County Library, Circleville (central Ohio). Registration is open for Circleville!<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460363739&mm=137398135879>
  *   Registration now open! Thursday, December 4 at the Cuyahoga County Public Library Administration Building, Parma (northeast Ohio). Registration is open for Parma!<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460364961&mm=137398135879>

Early Literacy 101 is for new and seasoned library workers in children’s services and outreach. It’s great for anyone who plans and presents storytimes, and for anyone who wants to learn how to help children get ready to read. Participants will learn how brain development impacts how young children learn, and will explore effective, research-based early literacy resources and activities.

[Storytime Beyond the Basics: Virtual Panel Discussion November 6]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460366183&mm=137398135879>

[Midwest Archives Conference Logo and Society of Ohio Archivists]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460367405&mm=137398135879>

ORC 9.64 Security Planning Webinar

On October 30, join OPLIN for a webinar offering practical guidance for small and medium public libraries navigating security planning to meet the requirements of ORC 9.64.

If your library is starting security planning from scratch, this webinar is for you. We'll discuss where to start, what to include in a security plan, how to prioritize and mature over time, and identify free resources libraries can leverage to meet the security requirements defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64.

Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Register: https://events.library.ohio.gov/calendar/ceohio/securityplanning<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460368627&mm=137398135879>

[Library Spotlight]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460369849&mm=137398135879>

Northeast Ohio Libraries Featured in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip

PBS Books and the Library of Congress recently made a stop here in Ohio with their American Stories: A Reading Road Trip series. The episode shines a spotlight on Ohio’s powerful role in shaping American literature, and the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library and the Toni Morrison Reading Room at Lorain Public Library were both featured in the episode.

Learn more and watch the episode here.<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=460371071&mm=137398135879>

Email our Marketing & Engagement Coordinator Jill at jill.grunenwald at neo-rls.org<mailto:jill.grunenwald at neo-rls.org?subject=Library%20Spotlight> if you have a story from your library you want to share.

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