Author Archives: anitaslack

Research Grant Program–Apply Now!

Posted on December 6, 2023 by anitaslack

Do you have a great research idea but need funds to bring it to life? Or do you need additional funding to complete your existing research? Last year, the ALAO Research Grant helped fund the investigation of Mandy Shannon (University … Continue reading →

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Continuing Education Grant Program – Apply Now! 

Posted on December 6, 2023 by anitaslack

Are you presenting a conference paper, attending a workshop, or looking to participate in other professional development opportunities in 2024? 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

Posted on December 6, 2023 by anitaslack

Let’s shine the Member Spotlight on Eboni Johnson from Oberlin College and Conservatory! What is/are your role(s) in academic libraries? I was the Outreach & Programming Librarian at Oberlin College Libraries (OCL).  In that role, my role was two-fold: about … Continue reading →

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Membership Report

Posted on December 6, 2023 by anitaslack

The current membership of ALAO includes a total of 301 members consisting of 259 regular members, 6 retiree members, and 36 student members. We are excited to welcome new members who joined between August 30, 2023 and November 29, 2023. … Continue reading →

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Interest Group News

Posted on December 6, 2023 by anitaslack

Message from the Interest Group Coordinator The ALAO interest groups have been very active and engaged this past semester. Many are thinking of new ways to connect with their membership. I don’t want to steal their thunder by highlighting all … Continue reading →

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People & Library News

Posted on December 6, 2023 by anitaslack

Bryant and Stratton College News Joseph Dudley (Bryant & Stratton College)  presented “Going All Digital: Transition Journey” at Internet Librarian Connect on October 17, and “Going All Virtual: Transforming Library Services from Campus-Based to All-Virtual in a Multi-Campus Environment” at the … Continue reading →

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President’s Report

Posted on September 15, 2023 by anitaslack

Annual Conference Update Conference Date: November 2-3, 2023 Conference Location: Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, Lewis Center, Ohio Online ILS Forum & Mini-Conference: Friday, Oct 27, 2023 via Zoom Register for the 49th Annual Conference! On behalf of the 2023 … Continue reading →

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Call for Nominations: Jay Ladd Distinguished Service and Kathryn Venditti Mentoring Awards

Posted on September 15, 2023 by anitaslack

The ALAO Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award and the Kathryn Venditti Mentoring Award. The Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has: Additional information about the Jay Ladd Distinguished … Continue reading →

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Vice President/President Elect Report

Posted on September 15, 2023 by anitaslack

Hello ALAO! Here we are at the start of another fall semester. I am excited to enter this fall season as the newly elected ALAO Vice President. As the Vice President, my number one job is to establish and chair … Continue reading →

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Committee and Interest Groups News

Posted on September 15, 2023 by anitaslack

Call for Mentees – 2023-2024 The Academic Library Association of Ohio’s Professional Development Committee (ALAO PDC) is excited to announce a call for participation in the ALAO Mentoring Program.  Mentees can be library school students, newly-minted professionals, or more experienced … Continue reading →

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