[OPLINLIST] OhioNet August Events Digest

[Jillian Tuttle]

View OhioNet’s August Events Digest of upcoming webinars, product demos, and member events below. Need assistance or have questions? We’re happy to help — email our team at ohionet at ohionet.org<mailto:ohionet at ohionet.org>.

Featured Events:

Ohio Library Employees Institute<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohio-library-employees-institute>
In-Person Conference on August 11 & 12, 2026 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | $200 (Member) / $250 (Non-Member)

Join library support staff from across Ohio on August 11-12 for OLEI<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohio-library-employees-institute?swcfpc=1>. Held at OhioNet in Westerville, this two-day conference is an opportunity to connect with colleagues and share ideas.

OLEI sessions<https://www.ohionet.org/blog/ohio-library-employees-institute-olei-event-agenda> will cover a variety of practical topics, including:

  *   Navigating difficult conversations
  *   Library programming
  *   Library documentation and training
  *   Artificial intelligence
  *   Customer service

The event also includes tours of two libraries: the Westerville Public Library and Courtright Memorial Library at Otterbein University. Learn more about this conference and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohio-library-employees-institute>.
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Join us for “Library Outreach to Marginalized Populations” on August 25<https://www.ohionet.org/event/library-outreach-to-marginalized-populations?swcfpc=1>
Webinar on August 25, 2026 from 3-4 p.m. | Free! (Member) / $45.00 (Non-member)

Some of the most meaningful library outreach starts by asking, “Who are we missing?” This webinar<https://www.ohionet.org/event/library-outreach-to-marginalized-populations?swcfpc=1> features two presentations that share practical outreach strategies to help more people feel welcome at their libraries while inspiring more inclusive services.

Learn how colleagues from Worthington Libraries and Lima Public Library are creating opportunities for underserved and historically overlooked community members to engage with library services, from multilingual older adults to people in correctional facilities, treatment programs, and beyond.

Read more about both presentations and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/library-outreach-to-marginalized-populations>.
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Additional Upcoming Events:

Creativebug Demo<https://www.ohionet.org/event/creativebug-demo>
Product Demo on August 27, 2026 from 1-2 p.m. | Free!

Join us for a live webinar demo of Creativebug for Libraries – the video platform bringing high-quality art and crafts instruction to your community – now featuring Gibson Guitar app and Artists Network through Creativebug Borrow. We’ll share key features, demonstrate how patrons can access and use the platform, and share practical ideas and ready-to-use resources for integrating Creativebug into your library programming.

Whether you’re new to Creativebug or looking to expand your offerings, this session will provide useful strategies to support creative learning at your library. Learn more and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/creativebug-demo>.
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OhioNet Book Club: “Right Kind of Wrong” by Amy Edmondson (Session 1)<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohionet-book-club-right-kind-of-wrong-by-amy-edmondson-session-1?swcfpc=1>
Virtual Meeting on September 16, 2026 from 12-1 p.m. | Free! (Member) / $45.00 (Non-Member)

What if the goal isn’t to avoid failure, but to become better at learning from it? Join us for a four-part discussion exploring Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson. Drawing on research and real-world examples, Edmondson challenges the idea that all failures are the same and offers a practical framework for distinguishing preventable mistakes from the kinds of failures that drive learning, innovation, and improvement.

For Session 1: Rethinking Failure (Read Prologue through Chapter 2). Examine why failure is often misunderstood and explore how our beliefs about failure influenced decision-making and organizational culture. Learn more and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohionet-book-club-right-kind-of-wrong-by-amy-edmondson-session-1?swcfpc=1>.
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OhioNet Book Club: “Right Kind of Wrong” by Amy Edmondson (Session 2)<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohionet-book-club-right-kind-of-wrong-by-amy-edmondson-session-2?swcfpc=1>
Virtual Meeting on September 30, 2026 from 12-1 p.m. | Free! (Member) / $45.00 (Non-Member)

What if the goal isn’t to avoid failure, but to become better at learning from it? Join us for a four-part discussion exploring Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson.

For Session 2: Understanding Failure (Read Chapters 3 and 4). Explore Edmondson’s framework for basic, complex, and intelligent failures. Discuss how the distinctions influence accountability and performance. Does the framework hold up in practice?
Learn more and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohionet-book-club-right-kind-of-wrong-by-amy-edmondson-session-2?swcfpc=1>.
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OhioNet Book Club: “Right Kind of Wrong” by Amy Edmondson (Session 3)<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohionet-book-club-right-kind-of-wrong-by-amy-edmondson-session-3?swcfpc=1>
Virtual Meeting on October 14, 2026 from 12-1 p.m. | Free! (Member) / $45.00 (Non-Member)

What if the goal isn’t to avoid failure, but to become better at learning from it? Join us for a four-part discussion exploring Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson.

For Session 3: Building a Learning Culture (Reads Chapter 5 and 6). Examine the role of psychological safety and experimentation in building organizations that learn from setbacks. Learn more and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohionet-book-club-right-kind-of-wrong-by-amy-edmondson-session-3?swcfpc=1>.

View a full listing of upcoming events and professional development opportunities on our Training page<https://www.ohionet.org/training>.

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Best,
Jillian

Jillian Tuttle, MLIS
Communications Manager
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e: jilliant at ohionet.org<mailto:jilliant at ohionet.org>
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