Author Archives: anitaslack

Continuing Education Grant & Application

Posted on December 10, 2015 by anitaslack

Receive up to $2,600 to attend a continuing education event in 2016 The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Continuing Education Grant Program encourages library personnel to improve their skills and to develop new ones.  The grant is awarded once … Continue reading →

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Membership Update

Posted on December 10, 2015 by anitaslack

We were happy to report 388 active members this year at the ALAO Annual Conference held on November 19 and 20, 2015. This includes 357 regular, 3 retiree, and 28 student members! We also announced that after many years of … Continue reading →

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Interest Group and Committee News

Posted on December 10, 2015 by anitaslack

Assessment Interest Group (AIG) Research & Publications Committee The votes have been counted and we are pleased to share the results. The first People’s Choice Poster Award goes to Phil Flynn & Bette Sydelko, Wright State University, for their poster … Continue reading →

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New! Tech Tools Column

Posted on December 10, 2015 by anitaslack

Tech Tools: Aurasma for Augmented Reality Aurasma is currently being used to explore content in the library’s exhibition, “Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court: 32 Arguments that Changed America”. Located in the second-floor gallery, the exhibit is free and open … Continue reading →

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People and Library News

Posted on December 10, 2015 by anitaslack

Bryant & Stratton College, Cleveland News Joseph M. Dudley (Campus Librarian, Bryant & Stratton College, Cleveland)  presented “Making electronic collections more visible and accessible for library patrons at Library 2.015 on October 20, 2015.  The conference was an online global … Continue reading →

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Conference Announcements and Calls for Proposals

Posted on December 10, 2015 by anitaslack

2016 Kraemer Copyright Conference at UCCS–Call for Proposals! Save the Date! I am excited to announce that the fourth annual Kraemer Copyright Conference will be held on June 6-7, 2016 on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus. This conference … Continue reading →

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Leadership Retreat Report and Annual Conference Update

Posted on September 10, 2015 by anitaslack

Brian Gray, Case Western Reserve University, President Leadership Retreat Report The ALAO leadership transition occurred at the ALAO Board Retreat on July 13-14. Everyone took on their new roles, expertise was passed on, trainings occurred, and strategies were set for … Continue reading →

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Accepting Nominations for the Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award

Posted on September 10, 2015 by anitaslack

ALAO’s Distinguished Service Award is named for Jay Ladd, a former Ohio State University librarian who was instrumental in forming ALAO. This award, our highest honor, is given annually to recognize a member who has: (1) been an Academic Library … Continue reading →

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Interest Group and Committee Reports

Posted on September 9, 2015 by anitaslack

Assessment Interest Group (AIG) The Assessment Interest Group is looking forward to the annual ALAO conference in November. Our sponsored session, “One Shot at Success? Assessing the Effectiveness of Single Session Instruction on Student Attainment of Information Literacy Skills” (Thomas … Continue reading →

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See You at the Annual Conference!

Posted on September 9, 2015 by anitaslack

As we’re getting into the swing of fall semester, now is a good time to renew your annual membership so you’re ready for all the wonderful activities we have planned this year. An active membership ensures that you receive the … Continue reading →

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