Author Archives: anitaslack

Vice President/President Elect Report

Posted on March 27, 2025 by anitaslack

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Conference Planning committee invites you to submit proposals for the 51st ALAO Annual Conference.  Our theme this year is, Mission Possible: Libraries as Launchpads to Success. The Call for Proposals for the ALAO … Continue reading →

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Member Spotlight

Posted on March 27, 2025 by anitaslack

Let’s shine the Member Spotlight on Christine Mannix from Columbus College of Art & Design! What is/are your role(s) in academic libraries? I’ve been the Instruction Librarian at the Columbus College of Art & Design for over 14 years. I … Continue reading →

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Membership Report

Posted on March 27, 2025 by anitaslack

The current membership of ALAO includes a total of 269 members consisting of 231 regular members, 5 retiree members, and 33 student members. We are excited to welcome new members who joined between November 23, 2024 and February 25, 2025. … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the recipients of the ALAO Continuing Education Grant

Posted on March 27, 2025 by anitaslack

Congratulations to the recipients of the ALAO Continuing Education Grant The continuing education grant is awarded each year to support the cost of participating in professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and seminars, which are related to the member’s … Continue reading →

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Interest Group News

Posted on March 25, 2025 by anitaslack

STEM Interest Group News STEM Interest Group – Co-chair Update There’s been a recent, unforeseen change to the STEM Interest Group leadership. Our 2024-2026 co-chair has resigned due extenuating circumstances. Our in-coming co-chair for 2025-2027, Nathanael Davis, at Cedarville University, has graciously agreed to begin … Continue reading →

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Announcement of Conference Grants for the ALAO Annual Conference 

Posted on March 25, 2025 by anitaslack

Are you thinking about writing a proposal or getting funding to attend the 51st ALAO Annual conference? ALAO offers grants that may support you! The Student Support Grant provides one free registration for a student or recent graduate. The Support … Continue reading →

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People & Library News

Posted on March 25, 2025 by anitaslack

ACRL Instruction Section Requests Your Feedback! The ACRL Instruction Section/Information Literacy in the Disciplines committee is charged with maintaining a library guide that contains links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and … Continue reading →

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President’s Report

Posted on December 17, 2024 by anitaslack

As we approach the holiday season I hope we all get a little time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to future endeavors. Wishing everyone the best in the new year! ALAO 2024 Conference Recap The 50th … Continue reading →

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Past President’s Report

Posted on December 17, 2024 by anitaslack

The Awards ceremony at the Annual Conference is always a highlight!  What a wonderful opportunity to showcase the fantastic work and accomplishments of our members!  Here’s a recap of the 2024 scholarship, grant and award recipients: ALAO 2024-2025 Awards The … Continue reading →

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VP/President Elect Report

Posted on December 17, 2024 by anitaslack

The ALAO 2025 Conference will take place at the OCLC Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio on November 6-7, 2025.  The call for conference proposals will be going out in early 2025.  The conference planning committee is currently being assembled. Please reach … Continue reading →

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