From the State Library

2021 CSLP
Access codes for the 2021 CSLP “Tails and Tales” summer reading program manual were emailed to a youth services point person at each Ohio public library on Wednesday. If your library has not received your access code, please let Janet Ingraham Dwyer, Library Consultant - Youth Services, know. Membership in the Collaborative Summer Library Program is provided to all Ohio public libraries through federal IMLS funding administered by the State Library of Ohio. You are not obliged to use CSLP themes, artwork, or materials; they are for your use, at your discretion, for your summer library program and for programming throughout the year.

If you miss browsing the paper CSLP product catalog, a PDF version is available in the CSLP Shop (https://shopcslp.com). Find it on the right-hand column underneath the customer service info.

State Library Board Seeks Nominations
The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to a five-year term on the State Library Board. Judge Michael Merz of Columbus will complete his first five-year term on December 31, 2020. The successful appointee will serve January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2025. Board members are eligible to serve two terms on the State Library Board.

The nominated candidate should have experience in at least one of the following areas:

As a board member or an employee of a public organization or institution.
As a board member or former employee of a school, public, academic or specialized library.
In the development of equal access to information for all Ohio residents.
Changing technologies and their impact on libraries.

The State Library Board consists of five members appointed by the State Board of Education. The Board typically meets six times a year beginning in January. The upcoming schedule can be found here. For information on the specific powers and duties of the State Library Board, please see Section 3375.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board will evaluate candidates’ diversity, geographic locations, and relevant experience, and forward candidates’ information along with a recommendation to be considered for appointment by the State Board of Education.

Current State Library Board members are:
Laurie Gemmill Arp, President, of Columbus (term ends 12/31/23)
Michael Merz, Vice-President, of Dayton (term ends 12/31/20)
Dr. Tracy Najera of Columbus (term ends 12/31/21)
Alan Hall of Steubenville (term ends 12/31/22)
Janet Carleton of Athens (term ends 12/31/24)

Current or past board members or former employees of school, public, academic, or special libraries will be given first consideration for nomination. However, it should be noted that a person cannot serve on a public library board and on the State Library Board concurrently.

The State Library Board has identified the following top strategic goals for the agency:

Goal 1: Raise Awareness

Goal 2: Widen Access

Goal 3: Lead Innovation

Please complete and return the State Library Board Nomination Form, plus any supporting information such as a resume or curriculum vitae and letters of support, by October 28, 2020 to Julia Ward, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian’s Office, jward@library.ohio.gov

Next Live Ryan Dowd Webinar:

Compassionately and effectively working with people with dementia
Some of the issues covered:

What is the science behind dementia?
How can you compassionately work with someone who is agitated or aggressive?
How can you help someone with memory loss?

When: Thursday, October 15 at 2pm EST
Length: 1 Hour
Pre-Registration Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3015832712254/WN_rS6OII1IQpevQ9VKE0lPsw

Anyone who misses a live event can watch it (with close captioning) on Niche Academy a few days later.

The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness core training purchased by the State Library in in 2019 and was recently renewed for another year (access through August 2021). Subsequent archived webinars are now available as separate modules in Niche Academy. The online training, authored by Ryan Dowd, is now available for all Ohio public and academic library staff. The four-part training is an empathy-driven approach that provides best practices for library staff on how to understand the homeless population and serve them better. There are also practical tips on how to deal with and de-escalate common situations and issues, and make staff feel empowered and safe.

A former director of a Chicago homeless shelter, Ryan Dowd is the author of The Librarians Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone. He travels all over the United States speaking to libraries about how to best help homeless patrons using empathy and respect. He also provides training to police departments, nonprofits and other organizations on how to compassionately manage problematic behavior from troubled individuals.

To access the training, go to the State Library of Ohio’s Training and Professional Development page and click the homelessness training link. Once in Niche Academy, you will be prompted to create an account. Certificates will be issued within Niche Academy after the completion of the core training or webinar.

If you have trouble accessing the training upcoming webinar, email Erin Kelsey, library consultant at the State Library of Ohio at ekelsey@library.ohio.gov.


From the State Library 2021 CSLP Access codes for the 2021 CSLP “Tails and Tales” summer reading program manual were emailed to a youth services point person at each Ohio public library on Wednesday. If your library has not received your access code, please let Janet Ingraham Dwyer, Library Consultant - Youth Services, know. Membership in the Collaborative Summer Library Program is provided to all Ohio public libraries through federal IMLS funding administered by the State Library of Ohio. You are not obliged to use CSLP themes, artwork, or materials; they are for your use, at your discretion, for your summer library program and for programming throughout the year. If you miss browsing the paper CSLP product catalog, a PDF version is available in the CSLP Shop (https://shopcslp.com). Find it on the right-hand column underneath the customer service info. State Library Board Seeks Nominations The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to a five-year term on the State Library Board. Judge Michael Merz of Columbus will complete his first five-year term on December 31, 2020. The successful appointee will serve January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2025. Board members are eligible to serve two terms on the State Library Board. The nominated candidate should have experience in at least one of the following areas: As a board member or an employee of a public organization or institution. As a board member or former employee of a school, public, academic or specialized library. In the development of equal access to information for all Ohio residents. Changing technologies and their impact on libraries. The State Library Board consists of five members appointed by the State Board of Education. The Board typically meets six times a year beginning in January. The upcoming schedule can be found here. For information on the specific powers and duties of the State Library Board, please see Section 3375.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board will evaluate candidates’ diversity, geographic locations, and relevant experience, and forward candidates’ information along with a recommendation to be considered for appointment by the State Board of Education. Current State Library Board members are: Laurie Gemmill Arp, President, of Columbus (term ends 12/31/23) Michael Merz, Vice-President, of Dayton (term ends 12/31/20) Dr. Tracy Najera of Columbus (term ends 12/31/21) Alan Hall of Steubenville (term ends 12/31/22) Janet Carleton of Athens (term ends 12/31/24) Current or past board members or former employees of school, public, academic, or special libraries will be given first consideration for nomination. However, it should be noted that a person cannot serve on a public library board and on the State Library Board concurrently. The State Library Board has identified the following top strategic goals for the agency: Goal 1: Raise Awareness Goal 2: Widen Access Goal 3: Lead Innovation Please complete and return the State Library Board Nomination Form, plus any supporting information such as a resume or curriculum vitae and letters of support, by October 28, 2020 to Julia Ward, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian’s Office, jward@library.ohio.gov *Next Live Ryan Dowd Webinar:* Compassionately and effectively working with people with dementia Some of the issues covered: What is the science behind dementia? How can you compassionately work with someone who is agitated or aggressive? How can you help someone with memory loss? When: Thursday, October 15 at 2pm EST Length: 1 Hour Pre-Registration Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3015832712254/WN_rS6OII1IQpevQ9VKE0lPsw Anyone who misses a live event can watch it (with close captioning) on Niche Academy a few days later. The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness core training purchased by the State Library in in 2019 and was recently renewed for another year (access through August 2021). Subsequent archived webinars are now available as separate modules in Niche Academy. The online training, authored by Ryan Dowd, is now available for all Ohio public and academic library staff. The four-part training is an empathy-driven approach that provides best practices for library staff on how to understand the homeless population and serve them better. There are also practical tips on how to deal with and de-escalate common situations and issues, and make staff feel empowered and safe. A former director of a Chicago homeless shelter, Ryan Dowd is the author of The Librarians Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone. He travels all over the United States speaking to libraries about how to best help homeless patrons using empathy and respect. He also provides training to police departments, nonprofits and other organizations on how to compassionately manage problematic behavior from troubled individuals. To access the training, go to the State Library of Ohio’s Training and Professional Development page and click the homelessness training link. Once in Niche Academy, you will be prompted to create an account. Certificates will be issued within Niche Academy after the completion of the core training or webinar. If you have trouble accessing the training upcoming webinar, email Erin Kelsey, library consultant at the State Library of Ohio at ekelsey@library.ohio.gov.
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