Other Professional Development

Registration is now open for OVGTSL 2021 Technical Services Today! Hosted by The University of Akron, this year’s conference will be held online with Zoom services and support provided by Indiana University.

Join us for this two-day conference to learn about and discuss current and cutting edge developments in technical services librarianship today.

The first keynote speaker, Andrea Kappler from Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, will describe a public library’s experience partnering with Zepheira to convert their MARC records to BIBFRAME/Linked Data. Our second keynote, Janetta Waterhouse, from the University of Albany, SUNY will close the conference with a discussion on change that will provide appropriate techniques for increasing the impact of change for the individual, the department and the organization. And 18 unique and interesting breakout sessions will offer you the opportunity to grow professionally.

Conference dates: June 3-4 2021

Deadline for registration: May 31st, 2021
Direct link to registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ovgtsl-conference-2021-registration-151704047891

The Ohio Library Support Staff Institute (OLSSI) is moving our annual conference online this summer -- and once again, there is focused content for Support Staff at all levels.

The online conference is free this year and will be held in alternating morning and afternoon segments, over the week of July 26th - 30th. There is something for everyone and we hope to "see" you there! Registration will open on May 10th at olssi.org.

The State Library of Ohio is pleased to be working again with the Ohio Preservation Council (OPC) on a Special Collections Conservation Care class. This professional development opportunity will take place virtually through pre-recorded talks that attendees will move through self-directed, between the dates of June 2nd and June 23rd. The class is modeled after the previous in-person half-day class.

By completing the modules, attendees will gain an understanding of the criteria for selecting materials for conservation/preservation, basic evaluation considerations, how to find and work with a conservator, contracts and insurance and treatment documentation. Participants are encouraged to reach out to speakers with questions, inquiries about the grant, and for informal discussions about selecting objects for treatment.

Those attending the class will be eligible to apply for an LSTA grant of up to $4,999 to conserve one or more items from their collection. Attendance is limited to 20 institutions, however, there is no limit as to the number of participants within each institution. Applicants must complete the online class prior to submission; only those institutions that have completed the online class will be eligible for the LSTA Ohio Conservation Grant.

Registration will open the first week of May 2021 on the State Library’s training calendar. Additional information and the grant RFP will be also be available at that time.


Other Professional Development Registration is now open for OVGTSL 2021 Technical Services Today! Hosted by The University of Akron, this year’s conference will be held online with Zoom services and support provided by Indiana University. Join us for this two-day conference to learn about and discuss current and cutting edge developments in technical services librarianship today. The first keynote speaker, Andrea Kappler from Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, will describe a public library’s experience partnering with Zepheira to convert their MARC records to BIBFRAME/Linked Data. Our second keynote, Janetta Waterhouse, from the University of Albany, SUNY will close the conference with a discussion on change that will provide appropriate techniques for increasing the impact of change for the individual, the department and the organization. And 18 unique and interesting breakout sessions will offer you the opportunity to grow professionally. Conference dates: June 3-4 2021 Deadline for registration: May 31st, 2021 Direct link to registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ovgtsl-conference-2021-registration-151704047891 The Ohio Library Support Staff Institute (OLSSI) is moving our annual conference online this summer -- and once again, there is focused content for Support Staff at all levels. The online conference is *free* this year and will be held in alternating morning and afternoon segments, over the week of July 26th - 30th. There is something for everyone and we hope to "see" you there! Registration will open on May 10th at olssi.org. The State Library of Ohio is pleased to be working again with the Ohio Preservation Council (OPC) on a Special Collections Conservation Care class. This professional development opportunity will take place virtually through pre-recorded talks that attendees will move through self-directed, between the dates of June 2nd and June 23rd. The class is modeled after the previous in-person half-day class. By completing the modules, attendees will gain an understanding of the criteria for selecting materials for conservation/preservation, basic evaluation considerations, how to find and work with a conservator, contracts and insurance and treatment documentation. Participants are encouraged to reach out to speakers with questions, inquiries about the grant, and for informal discussions about selecting objects for treatment. Those attending the class will be eligible to apply for an LSTA grant of up to $4,999 to conserve one or more items from their collection. Attendance is limited to 20 institutions, however, there is no limit as to the number of participants within each institution. Applicants must complete the online class prior to submission; only those institutions that have completed the online class will be eligible for the LSTA Ohio Conservation Grant. Registration will open the first week of May 2021 on the State Library’s training calendar. Additional information and the grant RFP will be also be available at that time.
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