[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Have You Registered for Our 2026 Technology Conference Yet?

Wed Sep 16 13:43:52 EDT 2026

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[Help plan the 2027 Summer Reading Workshops! Email Melissa Lattanzi lattanzm at neo-rls.org if interested]<mailto:lattanzm at neo-rls.org?subject=2027%20Summer%20Reading%20Workshops>

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A Note from the

Continuing Education Coordinator

With less than two months to go until The Technology Conference 2026: Proceed with Caution and Confidence<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577304251&mm=166738693151>, we are thrilled to share our complete line-up of breakout sessions!

Whether you are looking to educate your patrons on digital safety or fortify your organization’s IT infrastructure, our expert-led sessions are designed to give you actionable insights.

Breakout Session I

Practical Privacy and Security Education-Libraries are vital anchors for patron privacy, but teaching it isn't always easy. Learn how to weave privacy lessons into your community programming, tailoring your approach to match diverse tech literacy and comfort levels. Discover practical ways to demystify online privacy and data risks. Presenter:  Alison Macrina, Executive Director, Library Freedom Project

Understanding Social Engineering in Cybersecurity-Cyberattacks don't just target systems—they target human instincts like trust and urgency. Join our virtual cybersecurity expert for an engaging session featuring real-world examples (phishing, wire fraud, spoofing) and a live voice-cloning demonstration to show how fast these threats evolve. Virtual Presenter:  Dave Hatter, Cyber Security Consultant

Breakout Session II

Building Ransomware Resiliency: A Technical Roadmap for IT Leaders & Practitioners-Designed specifically for modern IT teams and managers, this session delivers an engineering-focused roadmap. Learn how to harden your infrastructure, protect critical data, and build a rapid-recovery protocol against today's most disruptive cyber threats.
Presenter:  Steph Saunders, Cyber Security Consultant, TrustedSec

AI Literacy and Digital Literacy: What's the Difference and Why Does It Matter?-As artificial intelligence reshapes our landscape, what separates traditional digital literacy from AI literacy? Explore the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate AI-generated content, recognize algorithmic bias, and navigate AI systems responsibly.
Presenters:  Rebecca Ranallo, Literacy & Learning Director, and Michael Niederhausen, AI Specialist, Cuyahoga County Public Library

Registration and Information<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577304251&mm=166738693151>

Be sure to join us on Thursday, November 12th!

Melissa

Exciting Events & CE You Can’t Miss!

September

Beyond the Stamp-Your Role, Responisiblities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public (Euclid)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577306695&mm=166738693151>

9/22/2026

Make Meetings Matter: Purpose, Clarity, and Reducing Meeting Overload <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577307917&mm=166738693151> (F)

9/23/2026

Beyond the Stamp-Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public (Canfield)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577309139&mm=166738693151>

9/23/2026

Beyond the Stamp-Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public (Tuscarawas)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577310361&mm=166738693151>

9/24/2026

Genealogy Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577311583&mm=166738693151>

9/24/2026

Back to the Book XXV: Elevating Book Clubs, Inclusive Romance, and Author Connections<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577312805&mm=166738693151>

9/29/2026

Coexisting, Not Competing: Librarianship in the Era of AI (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577314027&mm=166738693151>

9/30/2026

October

Workplace Wellbeing Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577315249&mm=166738693151>

10/1/2026

AI Traffic Light: Flipping the Narrative (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577316471&mm=166738693151>

10/6/2026

Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Cozy Mystery & Horror<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577317693&mm=166738693151>

10/6/2026

Pride is 365: Providing Year-Round LGBTQIA+ Programming and Services (A)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577318915&mm=166738693151>

10/7/2026

Lights, Camera, Content: Creating Social Media Videos with Ease (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577320137&mm=166738693151>

10/8/2026

Middle Management Active Learning Community<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577321359&mm=166738693151>

10/8/2026

Academic Library Directors Active Learning Community Meeting (In Person)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577322581&mm=166738693151>

10/9/2026

Construction and Facilities Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577323803&mm=166738693151>

10/13/2026

 2026-2027 Leadership Academy (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577325025&mm=166738693151>

10/14/2026

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577326247&mm=166738693151>

10/15/2026

Why Microlearning Works: Building a Culture of Continuous Learning (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577327469&mm=166738693151>

10/27/2026

Adult Services Active Learning Community Meeting  <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577328691&mm=166738693151>

10/27/2026

Inclusive Meetings That Work: Online, Hybrid, and Neuro-Inclusive Meeting Practice (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577329913&mm=166738693151>

10/28/2026

November

Outreach Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577331135&mm=166738693151>

11/3/2026

Circulation Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577332357&mm=166738693151>

11/10/2026

Technology Conference 2026: Proceed with Caution and Confidence<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577304251&mm=166738693151>

11/12/2026

Storytime Foundations Workshop (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577333579&mm=166738693151>

11/19/2026

December

NEW! Guided Reading Roundtable (GRRT): Cozy Healing & Romance<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577334801&mm=166738693151>

12/1/2026

NEW! Build Your Network: Adult Literacy At Your Library<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577336023&mm=166738693151>

12/10/2026

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Start the School Year With a Free Girls Who Code Club!

Girls Who Code Clubs<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577339689&mm=166738693151> are free, flexible programs for students in grades 3–12. Clubs can be run for free at any library by a librarian or staff member —no computer science experience is needed to lead.

Once your Club has three or more members, you’ll receive Girls Who Code swag for students and access to a $250 Clubs Fund to purchase supplies through an Amazon voucher.

Sign up at girlswhocode.com/clubsapply<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577340911&mm=166738693151> and indicate that your library is a part of NEO-RLS as your on the application to qualify for added benefits and swag.

Questions about how to get started? Register Girls Who Code’s Clubs webinar on September 16th!<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577342133&mm=166738693151> See student projects, hear practical advice from experienced Club Facilitators, and explore how Clubs help young people build friendships, confidence, leadership, and future-ready skills through coding. The recording will be sent to all registrants so sign up even if you can’t attend.

t block ready for your content.

[Back to the Book XXV. September 29.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577343355&mm=166738693151>

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Voting Is Now Open For the 2026 Buckeye Book Awards

Ohio students in grades K-12 can cast their votes for their favorite Buckeye Book Award nominees! Voting is open through November 10 at https://bcbookaward.info/<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577344577&mm=166738693151>.

To facilitate voting and to promote the Buckeye Book Awards, bookmark ballots are available for download<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577345799&mm=166738693151>.

Print, distribute and collect the ballots and submit them using the teacher/librarian ballot on the website, or encourage your kids and teens to use the student ballot on the website to vote directly.

Lists of the nominated titles in each grade band are on the bookmark ballots and the student and teacher/librarian ballots. All these titles were nominated exclusively by Ohio students.

[Make Meetings Matter. September 23.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577347021&mm=166738693151>

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 Book A Tree Tale Teller

Looking for a great program for April 2027? Does your community want to learn more about how cool (and important) trees are?

Book a Tree Tale Teller! This free Story Time program aimed at ages 0-5 is for Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties and their caregivers. Tree Tale Tellers comes to you from Holden Forests & Gardens, better known as Cleveland Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum and is presented in celebration of Arbor Day. All volunteer Tree Tale Tellers go through a training based on ECRR and are provided with high-quality books, felt board, and activities created by our Librarian.

If you are interested, please fill out this form<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577348243&mm=166738693151> and direct any questions to library at holdenfg.org<mailto:library at holdenfg.org>.

[Tech Conference 2026. November 12, 2026. Twinsburg, OH]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577304251&mm=166738693151>

[Library Spotlight]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=577349465&mm=166738693151>

Sandusky Library Victorious At Battle Of the Books

This past Saturday, Sandusky youth services librarians and coaches, Miss Kate and Miss Carly, led the Sandusky Library Battle of the Books team to another victory!

Battle of the Books is a friendly competition between local area library teams made up of students in 4th - 8th grades. The competition involves fun book trivia and are based on eight pre-selected books.

Congratulations to all of the students, coaches, and librarians who help make this program possible!

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'd like to share.

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