Ohio library staff have exclusive access to an original, self-paced, collection analysis initiative for considering collections that empower children and young adult readers by respecting and appreciating what makes them different and the same.
The initiative provides the tools and support to consider print collections for children and young adults.
Notable highlights from this impactful initiative:
- Free for staff working in all types of Ohio libraries! It is available at no cost to you.
- There are no time constraints for completing this program. Set your own goals and progress at your own pace.
- Personalized support. You have access to a dedicated, full-time specialist for assistance at any time.*
- Unlimited access to a Collection Analysis Toolkit. This toolkit complements the collection development work you already have in place.
- Unlimited access to a vetted collection of materials about children’s & young adult books and authors.
- Identifiable action steps. You will receive a custom Implementation Plan that outlines your collection development decisions and next steps.
Register here for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative!
The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative is a collaborative project of the State Library of Ohio and TeachingBooks.net. The project is funded in part 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 should be inferred. This initiative is available for exclusive use by any Ohio library staff member. 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.
Contacts:
Erin Kelsey, Library Consultant – Library Development, State Library of Ohio
Jake Stone, Project Coordinator, TeachingBooks and Book Connections
Evan Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development, State Library of Ohio
Webinars
Webinars will resume in the fall.
Workshops
These hands-on, thematic workshops provide an active and focused means of participating in collection analysis. Each session is between 60-75 minutes and freely available to Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative participants. Register to attend these virtual events, or to receive a recording to access at any time.
Workshops will resume in the fall.
View recorded workshops and webinars.
Working through the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative? Curious how other librarians might be approaching this process? Join us at our open office hours to discuss anything about collection analysis. No question is too small—mark your calendars and come say hello!
Office Hours: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (ET)
May 30, 2023
June 13, 2023
June 27, 2023
July 11, 2023
July 25, 2023
Click here to attend the open office hours: TeachingBooks.net/OhioZoom
Drop in anytime during these 60-minute sessions to ask questions, share feedback, and connect with peers using the tool. TeachingBooks Project Coordinator Jake Stone, State Library Consultant Erin Kelsey, and Associate State Librarian for Library Development Evan Struble will be available during office hours.
Webinars
Getting Started with the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative (Part One)
An introduction to the State Library’s new Collection Analysis Initiative. The webinar included instructions for how to get started and an overview of tools and resources to consider children’s and young adult books in a library’s collections, programs, and displays.
Presenters: Founder & Head TeachingBooks and Book Connections Nick Glass, TeachingBooks Project Coordinator Jake Stone, State Library Consultant Erin Kelsey, and Associate State Librarian for Library Development Evan Struble.
Audience: All types of Libraries Staff | All Educators and Administrators
When: April 28, 2022, September 13, 2022, and March 23, 2023
View April 18, 2022 recording.
View March 23, 2023 recording.
Getting Started with the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative (Part Two)
A walk through the State Library’s brand new Collection Analysis Initiative. In this second webinar installment, we focused on analyzing specific portions of attendees’ children’s and/or young adult collections. Attendees learned to use the tools to purposefully reflect, augment, compare, and determine which titles best fit their community’s needs. At the conclusion of this final 75-minute session, attendees received a plan that both guides them to implement their collection decisions, and equips them to continue using these tools in future practices.
Presenters: Founder & Head TeachingBooks and Book Connections Nick Glass, TeachingBooks Project Coordinator Jake Stone, State Library Consultant Erin Kelsey, and Associate State Librarian for Library Development Evan Struble.
Audience: All types of Libraries Staff | All Educators and Administrators
When: May 10, 2022 and September 27, 2022/p>
Workshops
Analyze and Enhance Your Summer Reading Lists
With summer break and summer reading programs on the horizon, your book lists may already be rocked and ready to go. Why not take one more opportunity to evaluate the inclusivity of the titles that your students and patrons will spend their summers poring over? In this hands-on session, participants work-shopped their summer reading lists to ensure all their readers are represented. Registrants left the workshop with a list full of titles that address potential areas of need within their lists, as well as an action plan with details on how to implement into their existing collections.
Audience: All types of Libraries | | All Educators, Library Staff, and Administrators
When: March 9, 2023
Curate Inclusive Collections for Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is just around the corner. Take some time to ensure that your reading lists and displays are full of empowering titles that celebrate women in history, literature, and society. In this workshop, participants will investigate any potential areas of need in their collections and make informed decisions that enhance measures of inclusivity. The program will highlight titles about women in a variety of cultural and social contexts. Registrants will walk away with an authoritative list for Women’s History Month, as well as an action plan that details how to implement their curatorial decisions into their existing collections.
Audience: All types of Libraries | | All Educators, Library Staff, and Administrators
When: February 23, 2023
Spotlight on Diverse Graphic Novels
The Ohio Collections Analysis Initiative workshop Spotlight on Diverse Graphic Novels Webinar took place on February 2, 2023. The purpose of the workshop was to take a deeper look at participants’ collections of graphic novels for children and teens—exploring various genres, curricular areas, and cultural experience areas. The primary goals were for participants to walk away with a conscientious, informed list of diverse graphic novel titles, as well as an action plan that details how to implement those titles in their existing collections This session was hosted by Teaching Books Project Coordinator Jake Stone; State Library Consultant Erin Kelsey; and included guest co-hosts, Deb Salyer and Jill Coste from TeachingBooks.
Audience: All types of Libraries | | All Educators, Library Staff, and Administrators
When: February 2, 2023
Reading, Interpreting, and Reflecting Upon List Analysis Reports
In this recorded workshop, participants examined their Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative – List Analysis Reports and learned how to use the data to inform their library’s collection development decisions. Participants also learned how to identify exceptional diverse books for children and teens, and infuse their lists with culturally relevant materials.
Audience: All types of Libraries | | All Educators, Library Staff, and Administrators
When: October 11, 2022
Feature Award-Winning Indigenous Titles with the Diverse Books Toolkit
TeachingBooks offers many resources to help libraries widen the reach and perspectives of their children’s and young adult titles. Participants in this workshop learned to build Custom Reading Lists full of authentic resources that celebrate Indigenous titles and authors, while also addressing any potential areas of need within your collection. Participants created an informed list of Indigenous titles, as well as an action plan detailing how to implement those titles in their existing collections.
Audience: All types of Libraries Staff | All Educators and Administrators
When: October 25, 2022
Building Diverse Holiday Displays
When the snow starts to fall, you can count on holiday displays popping up in most libraries, schools, and bookstores in America. With TeachingBooks’ Diverse Books Toolkit, you can take a deeper look at the titles featured in your December displays and booklists. Registrants collectively analyzed a holiday display, then identified new and diverse titles for inclusion.
Audience: All types of Libraries | | All Educators, Library Staff, and Administrators
When: November 15, 2022
Recap | Adding, Weeding, and Augmenting Your Collections
An introduction (or refresher) to the State Library’s Collection Analysis Initiative. This webinar provided an overview of tools and resources to consider children’s and young adult books in your library’s collections, programs, and displays.
Audience: All types of Libraries Staff | All Educators and Administrators
When: December 6, 2022
Webinar not recorded.