[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Don't Miss Your Chance To Nominate a Library Star!

[Jill Grunenwald]

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[NEO-RLS Will Be Closed June 19th for Juneteenth]
 
[Ragan Headshot]

A Note from the

Executive Director



The June 30th deadline for NEO-RLS Star Award nominations is fast approaching! I want to encourage you to take a moment to recognize a colleague, supervisor, employee, or emerging leader who has made a meaningful impact on your library, community, or the library profession.



One of my favorite parts of the Star Awards process is reading the nominations and learning about the incredible work  happening in libraries across our region. Every year, I am reminded of the creativity, dedication, leadership, and service that library staff bring to their communities. These awards provide an opportunity to celebrate those contributions and share their stories.



If you're considering submitting a nomination, now is the time. To help make the process easier, we've added several resources to the Star Awards webpage<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545396609&mm=158547368087>, including Tips for Writing a Strong Nomination<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545397831&mm=158547368087>, along with category definitions and rating scale statements for the rubric used by our selection committee. These resources provide insight into what reviewers look for and can help you craft a stronger nomination.



Thank you for helping us celebrate excellence in Northeast Ohio libraries!



Ragan

Exciting Events & CE You Can’t Miss!



June

Personalized Reference vs. Standardized Reference: When to Use the Right Reference Skills (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545399053&mm=158547368087>

6/17/2026



July

Opening Doors Online: The Basics of Web Accessibility, Innovation, and Laws (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545400275&mm=158547368087>

7/14/2026

Kindness Without Naivety: Leading and Working Well When the World Feels Hard (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545401497&mm=158547368087>

7/15/2026

Supporting Immigrant Patrons and Understanding 4th Amendment Rights in the Workplace (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545402719&mm=158547368087>

7/22/2026

Strategies for Leading Library Staff Through Disruptive Change (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545403941&mm=158547368087>

7/29/2026



August

Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Cozy Sci-Fi & Fantasy<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545405163&mm=158547368087>

8/4/2026

Managing Change Fatigue (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545406385&mm=158547368087>

8/5/2026

Introduction to Socioeconomic Status in the U.S. (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545407607&mm=158547368087>

8/12/2026

NEW! Makerspace Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545408829&mm=158547368087>

8/18/2026

Access is Customer Service: Community Belonging in Public Library (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545410051&mm=158547368087>

8/20/2026

Strengthening Staff Communication Across Generations (F)  <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545411273&mm=158547368087>

8/26/2026



September

Respect + Resilience: Applying the Mentor Mindset to Improve Teen Engagement for All Staff (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545412495&mm=158547368087>

9/2/2026

Safety and Security in Libraries (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545413717&mm=158547368087>

9/9/2026

Directors/Deputy Directors Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545414939&mm=158547368087>

9/9/2026

NEW! A Science of Reading Reader's Advisory Overview (F) <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545416161&mm=158547368087>

9/10/2026

Allyship with PFLAG:Ten Steps to Becoming an Ally with Colleagues, Friends and Family <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545417383&mm=158547368087> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545417383&mm=158547368087>

9/16/2026

NEW! Make Meetings Matter: Purpose, Clarity, and Reducing Meeting Overload <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545418605&mm=158547368087> (F)

9/23/2026

NEW! Coexisting, Not Competing: Librarianship in the Era of AI (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545419827&mm=158547368087>

9/30/2026



October

Pride is 365: Providing Year-Round LGBTQIA+ Programming and Services (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545421049&mm=158547368087>

10/7/2026

Middle Management Active Learning Community<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545422271&mm=158547368087>

10/8/2026

NEW! Inclusive Meetings That Work: Online, Hybrid, and Neuro-Inclusive Meeting Practice (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545423493&mm=158547368087>

10/28/2026

View Full Calendar<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545424715&mm=158547368087>
 
[Introduction to Socioeconomic Status in the U.S.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545425937&mm=158547368087>
 
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Do You Lead a Book Discussion? Share It At Back to the Book!



Back to the Book starts with the art of the book discussion. Our program will feature insights on evaluating your current groups, alongside a fast-paced "lightning round" to feature some of the most unique book clubs.  Do you lead an interesting or unconventional discussion group? We’re looking for 10-minute presentations to feature in our lineup. If you're ready to share your ideas, please contact Melissa Lattanzi.<mailto:lattanzm at neo-rls.org>

 
[Strategies for leading library staff through disruptive change. July 29. Register now.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545427159&mm=158547368087>
 
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Jay Miley Promoted to Director of Consortial Services



The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce the promotion of Jay Miley to Director of Consortial Services. In his new role, Jay will lead the State Library’s transition to and administration of the SearchOhio consortium while continuing to oversee customer services and support for library management software for Serving Every Ohioan (SEO) consortium member libraries.



As part of an ongoing commitment to ensuring and expanding access to library resources for all Ohioans, the State Library recently announced that it will assume administration of the SearchOhio consortium. The SearchOhio interlibrary loan partnership is unique among Ohio’s library consortia, enabling statewide resource sharing between public libraries and academic libraries that participate in OhioLINK.



SearchOhio is a statewide consortium of 49 public libraries sharing collections to maximize resources and expand access for library users across Ohio. Through this consortium, patrons can access more than 18 million items, nearly half of all physical materials held by Ohio’s public libraries. SearchOhio supports approximately 750,000 lending transactions annually, significantly extending the reach of local library collections.

 
[Supporting Immigrant Patrons and Understading 4th Amendment Rights in the Workplace. July 22, 2026. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Online Via Zoom.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545428381&mm=158547368087>
 
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Register Now for "The Future of E-Rate: Inside the FCC's Proposal and How to Make Your Voice Heard"



The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a draft proposal<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545430825&mm=158547368087> asking whether the E-Rate program should be "limited or sunset." The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) is hosting a free webinar on July 16 to discuss what the proposal actually says, what's at stake, and next steps for contacting the FCC.



Register now using this link.<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545432047&mm=158547368087>

 
[Access is Customer Service: Communicating Belonging in Public Libraries. August 20. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. ONline via Zoom.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545433269&mm=158547368087>
 
[Library Spotlight]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545434491&mm=158547368087>

Borrow. Ride. Return. CCPL's Book a Bike Program Featured on News 5 Cleveland



The Cuyahoga County Public Library's Mayfield and Berea branches allow patrons to borrow a helmet and bike from Eddy's Bike Shop<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545435713&mm=158547368087> for up to three hours. Last year, the bikes were checked out more than 900 times!



Visit YouTube here to see the News 5 Cleveland spotlight on the Book A Bike Program.<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=545436935&mm=158547368087>



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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