 NEO-RLS News-May 3, 2021 | ||||||||||
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We are so happy to have had our Network Groups remain active and successful during the pandemic via Zoom. Thank you to those of you that participated and those of you that facilitated Network meetings. We are also always excited to start new Network Groups based on member interest and need. Our newest Network Group is an outgrowth of the work of our Standing Board Committee for Multi-type Libraries. The 
| NEO-RLS Begins Use of Content Warning for Sensitive Topics In our continuing effort to help our members feel safe in webinars and workshops, NEO-RLS will begin using written Content Warnings on program descriptions as necessary. The Content Warning will appear in blue at the top of the description and will indicate potentially sensitive content. |
One-on-One Management Coaching NEO-RLS is continuing to offer one-on-one management coaching sessions on a trial basis. If you are interested in improving your supervisory skills or know someone else that is, please contact Betsy Lantz to learn more about the service and to schedule a session. Together we are maximizing library potential. |
NEO-RLS Awards are Open for Nominations Don’t forget that the nomination process for the NEO-RLS Awards is open all year long. The deadline for nominations is June 30th. Check out the website for more information. |
From the State Library
| The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 designates $200 million in pandemic response funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The $200 million investment will provide critical funding to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs), located in every U.S. state and territory, with reach into local communities across the country. In Ohio, the State Library of Ohio will receive $4,547,789 in one-time federal ARPA funds through the IMLS Grants to States program. Once disbursed, the funds will need to be utilized by June 30, 2022. |
This is a reminder that applications are now being accepted for public libraries to host a Guiding Ohio Online Technology Trainer. The State Library’s Guiding Ohio Online program, supported by federal LSTA funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, targets public libraries in Ohio that serve rural populations, in order to help Ohioans develop digital skills needed to fully participate in the digital age. |
The Collaborative Summer Library Program is happy to announce that the 2021 Tails & Tales PSA for public libraries is available in English and Spanish: Full PSA English Full PSA Spanish If you want to add your own logo or text, editable PSA files can be found on the CSLP website "Additional Program Tools" tab, under the Manual Downloads dropdown. Here is the direct link. |
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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. Conference dates: June 3-4 2021 |
The Ohio Library Support Staff Institute (OLSSI) is moving our annual conference online this summer -- and once again, there is focused content for Library 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. |
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