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Congratulations to Krista McDonald, Winner of the 2018 Kathryn L. Venditti Mentoring Award

The Kathryn L. Venditti Mentoring Award is given annually to an academic librarian who has demonstrated excellence as a mentor to a librarian, library worker, or library science student. Through this award, ALAO strives to foster a culture of mentoring … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Brian Gray, the 2018 Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award Winner

The Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has been an ALAO member for at least 5 years, and who has promoted academic libraries and librarianship not only on his or her own campus, but also within the … Continue reading →

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Apply for Scholarships for ACRL Cleveland

ALAO will be offering a total of 10 scholarships: 5 for ALAO members, and 5 for library students (NOTE: ALAO memberships are free to students). We understand that some institutions may only pay partial costs of attending this conference, and … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Trenches

Teaching and learning human anatomy using a 3-dimensional computer graphics learning tool: Considerations and benefits Authors: Jacobsen, A. L., Miami University, Social Sciences Librarian and McMurray, M. S., Miami University, Department of Psychology Given recent trends in budgeting, academic libraries … Continue reading →

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Continuing Education Grant Program- Apply Now!

Are you presenting a conference paper, attending a workshop, or looking to participate in other professional development opportunities in 2019? The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Continuing Education Grant can help you get there! The Academic Library Association of … Continue reading →

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Member Spotlight

Let’s shine the Member Spotlight on Ben Richards, Business and Communications Librarian at Cleveland State University. What is your role(s) in academic libraries? I am the Business & Communication Librarian at Cleveland State University. I am primarily involved with doing … Continue reading →

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Membership Report

The current membership of ALAO includes a total of 374 members consisting of 326 regular members, 3 retiree members, and 45 student members. We are excited to welcome our newest members! New Members since September 1, 2018: Ariel Bacon, Ohio … Continue reading →

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Interest Groups News

Assessment IG News Practical Assessment: From Beginner to Expert The Assessment Interest Group is excited to share with you a sneak peek into the annual workshop, titled, Practical Assessment: From Beginner to Expert to be held March 8, 2019. The … Continue reading →

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People & Library News

Bryant & Stratton College News The Bryant & Stratton College Eastlake campus has relocated to Solon, and is now part of the Solon Medical Campus.  The library is directly adjacent to the student center, and continues to serve the campus … Continue reading →

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President’s Report

Early-bird registration is ending on September 14.  Early bird rates are $130 for ALAO/MiALA members and $160 (non members) After September 14, rates will increase to $165 for ALAO/MiALA Members and $195 for nonmembers. Spaces are still available for the … Continue reading →

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