Author Archives: gibsonke

ALAO Hosts ACRL Webinars

Posted on June 3, 2013 by gibsonke

ALAO’s Professional Development Committee and Support Staff Interest Group sponsored a rebroadcast of two ACRL webinars on Friday, May 31st at Ohio State University Newark / COTC. Participants watched two 90 minute webinars; a brief discussion of key themes followed … Continue reading →

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National Library Legislative Day

Posted on June 3, 2013 by gibsonke

Joseph Straw, Marietta College As Government Relations Liaison, I represented ALAO at National Library Legislative Day (NLLD) in Washington D.C. In attending NLLD for the first time, I would like to thank ALAO for supporting my travel to this event. … Continue reading →

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People & Libraries News

Posted on June 3, 2013 by gibsonke

Bowling Green State University Mike Intranuovo began employment as the Records Manager/Assistant University Archivist at Bowling Green State University Libraries on May 1, 2013. Mike brings a great deal of experience in records management and archival preservation. He holds an … Continue reading →

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President’s Report

Posted on March 1, 2013 by gibsonke

Sue Polanka, Wright State University Happy 2013! At the November Board meeting the ALAO Board decided our new year’s resolution would be to improve the ALAO website. Plans and activities are underway to make this happen. The Board created a … Continue reading →

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Vice President’s Report

Posted on March 1, 2013 by gibsonke

Betsy Blankenship, Ohio State University Marion I’ve busy working with my committee on the 2013 ALAO conference and the many details. We are making progress and hope to have more information out soon. We will be visiting the conference site … Continue reading →

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Past President’s Report

Posted on March 1, 2013 by gibsonke

Brian Hickam, Benedictine University (IL) Once again, it is election time for ALAO. Below is a current list of candidates. Please be aware the call to vote will be coming soon. We encourage all members to participate! President-ELECT: Eboni Johnson* … Continue reading →

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Membership Report

Posted on March 1, 2013 by gibsonke

Thanks to everyone who paid membership dues in the past quarter, with special welcome to these new members who joined recently: Carrie Girton, Miami University – Hamilton Douglas Anderson, Marietta College Heather Crozier, Owens Community College Ian McCullough, University of … Continue reading →

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Interest Groups & Committees Updates

Posted on March 1, 2013 by gibsonke

ACRL Update Katie Blocksidge, Ohio State University Newark The ACRL Executive Board and staff spoke about upcoming initiatives. Mary Ellen Davis described the process for being part of the ACRL Assessment in Action Program, while President Steven Bell spoke about … Continue reading →

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Betsy’s Bits

Posted on March 1, 2013 by gibsonke

I thought this quote from our Leadership Retreat to be very appropriate right now: “I have never accepted what many people have kindly said, namely that I have inspired the nation. It was the nation and the race dwelling all … Continue reading →

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People and Libraries News

Posted on March 1, 2013 by gibsonke

Bryant & Stratton College Cleveland Downtown Campus Joseph Dudley is now serving on the editorial board of the Technology, Colleges, and Community (TCC) Proceedings, published electronically each year. Cedarville University Greg Martin, formerly Curriculum Materials Center Librarian at the Centennial … Continue reading →

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