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Research and Publication Grant Report

2023 RPC Grant findings: Relationship between information literacy workshops and student success Undergraduate students who completed at least one foundational information literacy workshop from the Wright State University Libraries had significantly higher GPAs, semester completion rates, and retention rates than … Continue reading

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Member Spotlight

Let’s shine the Member Spotlight on Yuimi Hlasten from Denison University! What is/are your role(s) in academic libraries? We are a small college, so my roles within academic libraries are dynamic, often influenced by the collaboration of colleagues. Currently, my … Continue reading

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Membership Report

The current membership of ALAO includes a total of 298 members consisting of 257 regular members, 6 retiree members, and 35 student members. We are excited to welcome new members who joined between November 30, 2023 and February 23, 2024. … Continue reading

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Interest Groups News

Community & Two Year College Libraries Interest Group (C2YCLIG) News The Community & Two Year College Libraries Interest Group is seeking two new co-chairs for the 2024-2026 term.  Please reach out to c2yclig-chairs@alaoweb.org if you are interested or have any questions. –Meagan … Continue reading

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Funding Opportunities

Announcement of Conference Grants for the ALAO Annual Conference Are you thinking about writing a proposal or getting funding to attend the 50th ALAO Annual conference? ALAO offers grants for Students and Support Staff. Deadline will be announced soon. If you have any questions … Continue reading

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People & Library News

Bryant & Stratton College News Joseph Dudley’s article, “How We Took Our Library All Digital,” appeared in the January/February 2024 issue of Computers in Libraries​.  The online version of the article is available here. –Joseph Dudley, Bryant & Stratton College … Continue reading

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President’s Report

Happy Winter and Holidays! Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season and all the best in the new year! ALAO 2023 Conference Recap The 49th Annual ALAO Conference, Finding Balance: Hybrid Spaces, New Opportunities & Transformed Missions, was held this past … Continue reading

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Past President’s Report

The award presentations at the ALAO annual conference have always been a favorite part of the programming for me. It is an opportunity for outstanding individuals to be publicly recognized and for ALAO to demonstrate support for the membership. Here … Continue reading

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Vice President’s Report

Hello ALAO! For my colleagues that were in attendance at the 2023 Annual Conference, it was wonderful seeing you! This year’s conference was such a nice blend of in-person and online offerings.  We hope that you were able to participate … Continue reading

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Diversity Scholarship Program–Apply Now!

Call for applicants! For the 2024 ALAO Diversity Scholarship Academic Library of Ohio Association MLS/MLIS Diversity Scholarship opportunity. ALAO would like to help develop talented folks who are underrepresented in our profession with a $1500 tuition scholarship. Apply from Jan … Continue reading

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