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President’s Report

Posted on June 30, 2026 by anitaslack

Happy Summer, ALAO! I hope that you can carve out some time this summer to relax and rejuvenate. So, consider this your reminder to open your calendars and start blocking time off. I would like to start off this update … Continue reading →

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2026 Election Results-Past President’s Report

Posted on June 30, 2026 by anitaslack

As chair of this year’s Nominating Committee. I am excited to announce the newly elected members of the 2026-2027 Executive Board! Congratulations to: • Vice President/President Elect: Mira Scarnecchia, Columbus State Community College• Secretary: Marsha Miles, Cleveland State University• Membership … Continue reading →

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Vice President’s Report-Conference Planning Update

Posted on June 30, 2026 by anitaslack

The ALAO Conference Planning Committee has been working hard on the annual conference. Our theme for this year is Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future: Ohio Academic Libraries. The Conference will take place on Friday October 30th at the OCLC … Continue reading →

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Membership Report

Posted on June 30, 2026 by anitaslack

The current membership of ALAO includes a total of 270 members consisting of 236 regular members, 6 retiree members, and 28 student members. We are excited to welcome new members who joined between March 5, 2026 and June 9, 2026. … Continue reading →

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Interest Group News

Posted on June 30, 2026 by anitaslack

PROMIG (Programming, Outreach, and Marketing Interest Group) News Here is the latest news on activities of the promotion/marketing/outreach interest group:The recent Snapshots of Success, held on June 3rd, supplied a variety of appealing presentations. Thanks to all our participants and … Continue reading →

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President’s Report

Posted on March 31, 2026 by anitaslack

Happy spring, ALAO! I hope that your semesters are going well and that you are enjoying the warmer weather. This past fall, the ALAO Board passed the updated our Strategic Plan for 2025-2030. I am happy to report that we … Continue reading →

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Past President’s Report

Posted on March 31, 2026 by anitaslack

ALAO Board Elections 2026 Hello ALAO members! I’m pleased to share the ballot for the 2026 ALAO Election.  As always, this year’s ballot features talented and dedicated members who are poised to lead ALAO into the future. Please take a … Continue reading →

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Member Spotlight

Posted on March 31, 2026 by anitaslack

Let’s shine the Member Spotlight on Nicole Martin from Cuyahoga Community College! What is/are your role(s) in academic libraries? I am an Adjunct Faculty Librarian with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), dividing my time between the Westshore Campus Library and Metropolitan … Continue reading →

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Membership Report

Posted on March 31, 2026 by anitaslack

The current membership of ALAO includes a total of 278 members consisting of 231 regular members, 6 retiree members, and 41 student members. We are excited to welcome new members who joined between November 25, 2025 and March 4, 2026. … Continue reading →

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Interest Groups News

Posted on March 31, 2026 by anitaslack

ALAO 2026 Innovative Instruction Showcase The Instruction and STEM interest groups of the Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) are excited to announce an online instruction showcase this spring. This will consist of a variety of short lighting talks of … Continue reading →

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