From the State Library of OhioThe IRS is requesting your help in sharing important outreach materials that can help homeless youth and former foster youth understand their tax benefits, rights and responsibilities. Topic: Foster youth and youth who lack stable housing. Symposium Information:
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Building on the impactful conversations from our previous “Be the Change” presentations, Library Leadership Ohio invites you to join us on Thursday, October 13 at 2 p.m. EDT for the final live panel event in the series. In June, attendees heard from Daniel Pink in “Beyond Resilience” and in August, they engaged in a hard-hitting and stirring conversation about Privacy, Advocacy and Intellectual Freedom John Chrastka and Alison Macrina. Click here to register for October 13 event. “I really enjoyed today's thought-provoking discussions. I'll admit that time doesn't always fly in virtual workshops, but today was an exception! AND THE RESOURCES. They are phenomenal.” This session will synthesize what it means to “Be the Change” with a panel of Ohio library professionals from public, academic, and school libraries. The panelists will answer questions from attendees and discuss important and timely topics in the library world. Submit questions for the panelists through the registration page or anonymously here. These “Be the Change” panelists have diverse perspectives that reflect a range of experiences, library types, and leadership levels. Please note: To encourage authentic conversations in a safe environment, this live event will not be recorded. Panelists: Luke Bentley – Assistant Branch Manager and Youth Services Supervisor, Delaware County District Library, Liberty Branch Ione Damasco – Professor; Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Engagement, and Operations, University of Dayton Nancy Kirkpatrick – Executive Director and CEO, OhioNet Lori Lee – Assistant Director, INFOhio Jeff Regensburger – LSTA Coordinator, State Library of Ohio No Kid Hungry (NKH) has published a 2-pager of talking points for library workers and advocates on how and why public libraries and the USDA child nutrition programs are a good fit: The State Library is hosting Part 2 of the Introduction to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative webinar series on September 27 at 3:30 p.m. (ET). This webinar will provide participants the opportunity to analyze their own collection data and receive live support. Join your colleagues participating in the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative to explore resources, attend webinars and open office hours, and use tools to consider collections that empower children and young adult readers by respecting and appreciating what makes them different and the same. The initiative is ongoing—register for access at any time, start when you are ready, and work at your own pace. Register here for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative. Notable highlights from this impactful initiative:
Register for September 27 webinar: https://teachingbooks-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcuypqDIjEt3Ccup4E0PPmZ1GVD_3Wmi2 The webinar registration link is separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative. This initiative provides the tools and support to consider your library’s print collections for children and young adults. The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative is a collaborative project of the State Library of Ohio and TeachingBooks.net. The project is funded with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds granted to the State Library of Ohio. The opinions and content expressed do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS or the State Library of Ohio, and no official endorsement by either agency should be inferred. This initiative is available for exclusive use by any Ohio library staff. Distributing the Handbook and/or links to any of its components outside of Ohio is prohibited. This material may be shared with colleagues within Ohio. | |
Newsletter - NEO-RLS News-September 21, 2022 |