 NEO-RLS News-November 29, 2021 | |||||
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As we continue to work on our new strategic plan, I have been thinking a lot about the growth of NEO-RLS membership. With each new member, we become more financially sustainable and better able to afford the high-quality and high-value programs and services that you need and request. We now have 98 member libraries and library staff from all of these libraries participate in staff development opportunities, utilize the circulating e-tech kits for programming, plan their future through strategic planning, compare compensation practices, and provide us with invaluable suggestions and constructive criticism. Almost every one of the 22 counties that we serve includes a NEO-RLS member library, the exceptions being Carroll, Coshocton, Holmes, Knox, and Medina counties. In addition, in some of our counties, every single public library is a member! (Ashland – 2 libraries, Ashtabula – 8 libraries, Geauga – 2 libraries, Mahoning – 1 library, Portage – 3 libraries, Richland – 2 libraries, Stark – 7 libraries, Trumbull – 6 libraries, and Wayne – 2 libraries). Even in our most populated counties, most of the public libraries are members (Cuyahoga – 8 of 9 libraries are members, Lake – 7 of 8 libraries are members, Lorain – 7 of 8 libraries are members, and Summit – 6 of 7 libraries are members). On top of this, we have the added value of representation from 18 academic libraries, 5 school libraries and 3 special libraries across our region. I bring this up because NEO-RLS’s ability to help you depends upon our members. Every single membership, regardless of the level or dues amount, is critical to helping NEO-RLS provide the libraries in our region with the development and training needed to keep Ohio libraries great. We thank all of our members for their part in ensuring that the libraries in our region have access to needed services. Together we are maximizing library potential. Have a great week! 
12/1/2021
| Public Libraries Study On November 29th, you will receive an email message from “Public Libraries Study” (LibrariesStudy@osumc.edu) inviting you to participate in an anonymized online survey to understand how your library system is responding to the ongoing opioid crisis. This study of Ohio public libraries and the opioid crisis is being led by Dr. Janet Childerhose at The Ohio State University, in partnership with the State Library of Ohio. Dr. Childerhose is a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine. She conducts research on the opioid epidemics in the US and Canada. |
New Toolkit The ALSC Summer/Out-of-School-Time Learning task force has created a new toolkit: Learning Beyond: 21st Century Summer and Out of School Time Programs for Youth. The toolkit is intended to elevate best practice, support the research, and assist in the training of library staff to deepen their engagement with youth in the summer and out-of-school time. |
Support for Young Children Survey
Do you offer programs for young children, 0-24 months, and their families to support brain development, health, and/or learning? If so, we invite you to complete our survey about the work you have done to support young children, 0-24 months, and their families. The survey should take no more than 20-30 minutes and your participation is anonymous. The study has been approved by the Kent State University IRB. |
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