[OPLINLIST] OhioNet October Event Digest

[Jillian Tuttle]

View OhioNet’s October Events Digest<https://www.ohionet.org/blog/october-events-digest-2> 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 Event:

Join us for “Stakeholder Mapping for Strategic Planning” on November 4!<https://www.ohionet.org/event/stakeholder-mapping-for-strategic-planning>
Webinar on November 4, 2026 from 2-3 p.m. | Free! (Member) / $45 (Non-Member)

Successful strategic plans are built with the people who have the greatest stake in your library’s future. Stakeholder mapping is a practical tool for identifying who should be involved in the planning process. It also helps you understand stakeholder influence, allowing you to make more informed decisions about communication and engagement.

During this one-hour webinar<https://www.ohionet.org/event/stakeholder-mapping-for-strategic-planning>, you will learn how stakeholder mapping can help you identify and prioritize stakeholders. This helps you then determine the appropriate levels of involvement in your process. Finally, your stakeholder map can be used to help communicate more effectively throughout the strategic planning process.
Whether you’re preparing to launch a strategic plan, or looking for better ways to communicate progress and build stakeholder support — this session will provide practical tools you can begin using immediately.

Learn more and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/stakeholder-mapping-for-strategic-planning>.
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Additional Upcoming Events:

New to Libraries Network October Virtual Meet-Up<https://www.ohionet.org/event/new-to-libraries-network-october-virtual-meet-up>
Networking Event on October 8, 2026 from 3-4 p.m. | Free!
Build your peer mentorship network by joining New to Libraries Network (NLN) for a series of Virtual Monthly Meet-Ups. These monthly sessions will consist of a mix of presentations and discussions focused on one topic per month to build a community of support and development for those early in their library careers.
As we gear up for the fall conference season, the October Meet-Up will focus on engaging with conferences.
Learn more and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/new-to-libraries-network-october-virtual-meet-up>.
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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>
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. 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 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>.
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OE Electrics – Portable Power For Your Library<https://www.ohionet.org/event/oe-electrics-portable-power-for-your-library>
Product Demo on October 15, 2026 from 2-3 p.m. | Free!
OhioNet has partnered with OE Electrics to bring power solutions to your library. One of these is the QIKPAC CARRY from OE, a high-power DC battery pack, and one of the core components of the OE ANIMATE range — a family of parts designed to make power portable for the agile workplace.
QIKPAC CARRY can be used as a stand-alone powerbank or integrated into furniture via the QIKDOC to power both the furniture itself, as well as monitors, lighting, and other DC-powered peripherals. Even when docked, the QIKPAC CARRY’s high-power TUF USB charger is still available for use, or add a PLUTO, PICCOLO, or ARC-H LD to your setup for even more charging options.
Learn more and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/oe-electrics-portable-power-for-your-library>.
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WhoFi for Public Libraries: Data-Driven Advocacy & Proving Your Library’s Worth<https://www.ohionet.org/event/whofi-for-public-libraries-data-driven-advocacy-proving-your-librarys-worth>
Product Demo on October 20, 2026 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free!
OhioNet is continuing its partnership with WhoFi! Attend this session to hear about how WhoFi and OhioNet can support your library.
How do you prove your library’s impact to your board and local government without spending hours in spreadsheets? Join the WhoFi team for a deep dive into a toolkit specifically built to automate the paperwork of library management, including a quick demo of the Community Calendar, Registration, Spaces, Question Sets, and WiFi Analytics. This session is a great opportunity to see how the Suite of Services can support your library’s goals.
Learn more and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/whofi-for-public-libraries-data-driven-advocacy-proving-your-librarys-worth>.
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OhioNet Book Club: “Right Kind of Wrong” by Amy Edmondson (Session 4)<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohionet-book-club-right-kind-of-wrong-by-amy-edmondson-session-4>
Virtual Meeting on October 28, 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 4: Thriving in a Fallible World (Reads Chapter 7 and 8). Explore how systems shape success and failure. Discuss what it means to thrive in a world where mistakes are inevitable.
Learn more and register here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/ohionet-book-club-right-kind-of-wrong-by-amy-edmondson-session-4>.
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-Jillian

Jillian Tuttle, MLIS
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