April 2009

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• Events, General

  Governor Strickland Proclaims April 30, 2009 as El Día de los Niños/Day of the Child in Ohio

  04.24.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has proclaimed April 30, 2009 as El Día de los Niños/Day of the Child in Ohio. The proclamation states, “Frances and I, on behalf of all Ohioans honor the State Library of Ohio and the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs as they encourage libraries throughout the State to participate in events [...]

• Ohio Public Libraries

  ALA, FINRA make unemployment resource available to public libraries

  04.23.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  ALA, FINRA make unemployment resource available to public libraries CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) and the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of ALA, announced today that public libraries can take advantage of important financial and unemployment-related information developed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA’s Investor Alert, “Job Dislocation: [...]

• Events, General

  3rd ANNUAL OHIOANA BOOK FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING OHIO'S AUTHORS – MAY 9TH

  04.20.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 17th, 2009 CONTACT:  Linda Hengst, Executive Director – Ohioana Library lhengst@ohioana.org 614-466-3831 3rd ANNUAL OHIOANA BOOK FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING OHIO’S AUTHORS – MAY 9TH Ohio‘s libraries are the best in the country.  With great collections and high circulation rates, is it any wonder that Ohio is the home of some of [...]

• Announcments - Library Directors

  Birchard Public Library hires new director

  04.17.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  Birchard Public Library is pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2009 Pam Hoesman will become the library director of Birchard Public Library.  Mary Anne Culbertson, who’s currently the director, is retiring April 30.  Most recently Pam has worked as the director of the Oak Harbor Public Library, a position she’s held for 13 years.  [...]

• Continuing Education, Ohio Academic Libraries, Ohio Public Libraries, Ohio School Libraries

  OLSSI + 2009 : The Ohio Library Support Staff Institute ~ August 2 – 4, 2009 ~ Denison Univ. ~ Granville, OH

  04.17.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  OLSSI will once again offer classes for library support staff. Outstanding classes, programs, and lectures, along with evening entertainment & activities! The Ohio Library Support Staff Institute is here to teach, develop, and renew the opportunities and education of library assistants and support staff.  You’ll meet public, school, special, and academic library employees at this [...]

• Announcments - Library Directors

  ARMSTRONG NAMED MANAGER FOR NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH LIBRARY

  04.14.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  Contact: Robert J. Rua Communications Coordinator 216.749.9487 rrua@cuyahogalibrary.org Parma, OH – April 14, 2009 – Kacie Armstrong is the newly appointed Branch Manager of Cuyahoga County Public Library’s North Olmsted Branch, located at 27403 Lorain Road. Armstrong, a North Olmsted resident, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame College of Ohio and went [...]

• Job Openings

  Director Position – Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library

  04.14.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is seeking a new director.  The applicant must have a college degree.  Resumes will be accepted until May 8, 2009. Please send resumes on line to newmansh@oplin.org or mail to MLJ-Hardin Co. District Library 325 E. Columbus St. Kenton, Ohio 43326 Attention: Sharon Newman

• General, State Library News

  Choose to Read Ohio to Launch During National Library Week – April 12-18, 2009

  04.13.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  Reading can be a profound experience when a book speaks to one’s imagination, provides insight into a common experience, or sheds light on a truth. Reading together can bring families, friends, community groups and others closer as they share literature together. To promote reading across Ohio, the State Library of Ohio is launching a new [...]

• Ohio School Libraries

  OELMA – Wanted: Emerging Leader Award Nominations

  04.13.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  First presented in 2008, this award recognizes new school library leaders.  It’s a tangible “Well done!” for those stepping-up, taking-on leadership roles, and getting things done. Who’s a likely candidate?  OELMA members who are. . . presenting at OELMA region workshops or other professional development sessions; volunteering at OELMA region events or Annual Conference; and/or [...]

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