Category Archives: Vol. 33 no. 1 (March 2015)

President’s Report

Eboni A. Johnson, Oberlin College; President It’s been a long time coming, but I have seen some telltale signs of spring:  a little more daylight in the evenings, warmer temperatures that have melted some of winter away, the sight and … Continue reading

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2015 ALAO Conference Call for Programs has Opened

Brian Gray, Case Western Reserve University; Vice President/President Elect 2015 ALAO Conference Call for Programs has opened. Very soon we will have the Call for Vendors and announcement of the KeyNote. The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Conference Planning … Continue reading

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2015 ALAO Continuing Education Award Winners Announced

Julia Chance Gustafson, The College of Wooster, Chair, Professional Development Committee The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Continuing Education Grant is awarded each year to support the cost of participating in professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, seminars, … Continue reading

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ALAO Launches a Two-Year Pilot Mentoring Program

Julia Chance Gustafson, The College of Wooster, Professional Development Committee Chair The ALAO Professional Development Committee launched ALAO a two-year pilot Mentoring Program at the ALAO Annual Conference on November 14, 2014. Since then, the committee marketed the program, accepted … Continue reading

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Past President’s Report

Betsy Blankenship, The Ohio State University at Marion; Past President The Spring election process is underway. Nominations have closed and the committee is reviewing and finalizing the slate. Elections are scheduled to open approximately March 15.  Stay tuned for more … Continue reading

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Encourage a Student to Join ALAO this Spring!

Katy Mathuews, Shawnee State University; Membership Chair Spring is an exciting time at ALAO. As winter melts away, remember to ensure that your membership is up-to-date so you won’t miss any of the upcoming activities and events. We currently have … Continue reading

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ACRL Chapter Council Report

Katie Blocksidge, The Ohio State University at Newark; Liaison to ACRL I attended the ACRL Chapters Council at ALA Midwinter.  A few updates: Elections for ALA/ACRL begin on March 24, 2015; everyone is encouraged to vote. The Framework for Information … Continue reading

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Legislative News

Joseph Straw, Marietta College; Government Relations Liaison ALAO has budgeted up to $600 for travel support for a member willing to represent ALAO and academic libraries generally at ALA National Library Legislative Days on May 4-5 in Washington, D.C. Please … Continue reading

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Assessment Interest Group

Mandy Shannon, Wright State University Sarah Murphy, The Ohio State University; AIG Co-Chairs The Assessment Interest Group (AIG) spring workshop, Communicating Library Value through Assessment, will be held Thursday, April 16 from 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the State … Continue reading

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Collection Management Interest Group

Kathleen Baril, Ohio Northern University Jessica Grim, Oberlin College; CMIG Co-Chairs Greetings!  Hopefully by the time you read this update, the snow will have melted and the temperatures will have returned to more agreeable levels.  CMIG is busy finalizing the … Continue reading

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