Whether you’re a newly minted library staffer responsible for the budget for Summer Reading, a Director concerned with making the most of your budget, or have budgeting responsibilities somewhere in between, budgeting can be intimidating. Join . . .

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer staff a way to connect with other staff members across their organization that share similar identities, backgrounds, or life experiences. Not only can ERGs provide support and resources to their members, they . . .

Everyone says “we offer good customer service to our patrons,” but there is often a gap between saying and doing. The Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) has developed a customer service plan based on action statements meant to . . .

Do you work as a solo archivist in a public library, historical society, small college or government setting? Join your colleagues as we discuss how to juggle your priorities while preserving and providing access to your collections. Participants . . .

The LGBTQ+ 101 training is designed to create a more inclusive and understanding workplace environment by providing participants with foundational knowledge and skills related to the LGBTQ+ community. This session will also incorporate . . .

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your confirmation email  a reminder an hour before the . . .

Sustainability is one of the nine core values in librarianship. This webinar, which will focus specifically on the environmental aspect of sustainability, is geared towards all library staff that are interested in bolstering their library and . . .

In our roles as supervisors and leaders, the importance of self-care is often acknowledged but frequently overlooked. Our attention is dedicated to managing our organizations, supporting our employees, and achieving our objectives. Neglecting . . .

Neurodiversity is a concept that encompasses autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s, dementia, mental health conditions, dyspraxia and other intellectual disabilities. This umbrella term is more commonly used by organizations and individuals to . . .

Take this opportunity to share your successes and challenges via a roundtable discussion. You will receive a link in your confirmation email  a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us Please send topics you would like . . .

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the . . .

EBSCO online services supply a great wealth of information and services to aid in many day-to-day events for library patrons across Ohio. . . .

Step into the future of library work with our foundational workshop, "AI is Here, Now What Do I Do as a Library Worker?" Designed specifically for library professionals, this beginner’s guide will equip you with the knowledge and . . .

Join us for a session to have your Excel questions answered.  Here is an opportunity to share tips and ask questions about Excel.  Do you want to learn more about quickly navigating in Excel?  Excel formula basics?  Using . . .

You've successfully determined your patron's information need... now what? This webinar will provide strategies and techniques that library staff can put into practice to get the most out of the resources to which all libraries in Ohio have access, . . .

Public Speaking can be an intimidating experience for most people. However, when we choose to see Public Speaking with an “overcomer mindset,” visualizing what we can do, we emerge as empowered and confident communicators. This workshop . . .

Back to the Book XXIII will begin the morning with how to read a book in 5 minutes and introduce guided reading focusing on the historical fiction genre.  In the afternoon, you will have an opportunity to bring one of your favorite books to . . .

Have you ever wondered what assistive technology options exist to break down the barrier between library collections and our patrons with visual impairment or blindness? Join this webinar to get an introduction to built-in accessibility features on . . .

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with other directors and deputy directors. This meeting will be held via Zoom, which is user-friendly for all devices.  You will receive a link in your confirmation email and a . . .

Join us for our ever-popular Day for Public Service! This year we are focusing on psychological safety and building connections in the workplace. . . .

NEO-RLS Introduces the 2024-2025 Leadership Academy . . .

Readers' Advisory can feel scary because we want our patrons to leave the library with books that are perfect for their mood. Keeping up with the book world can be a daunting task, too. Learn some basic skills that will help you provide good RA . . .

Digitization is a big project. Where do you start? What systems do you use and what resources are available for you? This webinar will introduce foundations of digitization for libraries that want to begin a digitization project. . . .

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.    This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your confirmation email  a reminder 2 . . .

Intersectionality is a concept that allows us to examine multiple areas of our lives and social identities. During this session, participants will examine what it actually is, discuss the history of the theory and begin to apply an intersectional . . .

We are excited to start this new Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility networking group. Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.    This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user . . .

Join us for our ever-popular Day for Public Service! This year we are focusing on psychological safety and building connections in the workplace. . . .

How can we make a staff hiring process more inclusive? Participants will examine the application review and interview phases, become aware of some common barriers, and learn about what practices they can incorporate.  . . .

Figuring out what teens want to read can be tricky. This webinar will offer communication tips and familiarize you with titles, authors and trends that will help ensure teens won’t leave the library empty-handed. . . .

Join us for our ever-popular Day for Public Service! This year we are focusing on psychological safety and building connections in the workplace. . . .

Assessment is a key component of determining the success of library programming and services. Knowing where to begin with assessment can be a difficult task, made even more challenging by the large variety of programming and services in need of . . .

Are you overwhelmed and stressed by your current demands or perplexing patrons? Do you struggle to prioritize your well-being because stress seems to be in the driver's seat? If so, it's time to Get Off the Stress Train Express and rejuvenate your . . .

We are excited to start this new genealogy networking group. Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.    This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will . . .

Elevate your library work to new heights with our intermediate workshop regarding A.I. This session is designed for library professionals who have a basic understanding of AI and are ready to deepen their knowledge and application of AI tools and . . .

Join us for networking meeting of special libraries.  Come share your successes and challenges with your fellow special libraries colleagues.  This will be virtual via Zoom you will receive the link to the meeting 2 hours prior to the . . .