Collection Management Interest Group

Posted on March 12, 2015 by anitaslack

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 spring workshop which will be on May 18th at the State Library in Columbus.  Through our peer-reviewed selection process, we have chosen two groups of our colleagues to present on very timely topics at the spring workshop: weeding and evaluating electronic resources.  Stay tuned for more details and more about the workshop in a future email.

We welcome your input for future directions and activities for this interest group.  Please contact us with your input: Kathleen Baril (k-baril@onu.edu) and Jessica Grim (jessica.grim@oberlin.edu).

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Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group

Posted on March 12, 2015 by anitaslack

Deidra Herring, Ohio State University (Main Campus)
Sharon Kerestes, Cedarville University; Co-Chairs

“There’s a lot to Celebrate!”

Once again, we’d like to welcome our new members and spread the news about upcoming events around the region! Save the date for the CMCIG Spring Workshop, Novel-Ties: Classics and Comics in the Classroom, Monday, April 20, 2015 at the OSU Main Campus! Our guest speakers will provide a great forum for all who are interested in learning about nontraditional approaches to using award winning literature and graphic novels in the classroom. Our presenters are Stephanie Bange, Wright State University, Anita Gonzalez, Ohio Resource Center (OSU), and Caitlin McGurk, Ohio State University, BICLM. Come join us for open discussions and a visit to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum (BICLM). For more information contact Deidra Herring herring.44@osu.edu or Sharon Kerestes skerestes@cedarville.edu.

The idea of “Animation” has a special significance for OSU, given the campus’ well-known comics collection and cartoon museum, its Wexner Center for the Arts, and its Advanced Computing Center for Art and Design (ACCAD).  On behalf of the CMCIG, we’re pleased to announce that the 2016 Annual Children’s Literature Association Conference (ChLA) will be hosted by The Ohio State University, sponsored by the Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Ecology.  The conference theme will be “Animation.”  This concept reflects new developments in both the aesthetic creation and the critical analysis of children’s and YA literature. http://www.childlitassn.org/
In addition to the celebration of the 2016 conference, the Highlights for Children historical collection will be presented with a mix of interactive materials to engage audiences in the OSU Thompson Library Gallery. The exhibit will offer attendees a deeper look into this hallmark magazine that has been a distinguished model for creatively engaging children in reading and writing. Through its popular publications, it has served as a diverse resource for families and educators to help children think critically and learn from the world around them.

As the exhibit curator and researcher, I was highly enlightened by the educational philosophies of creator’s Dr. Garry C. Myers and wife Caroline Myers. I think you will be too!  Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the magazine with us at OSU in 2016! For further questions contact Deidra Herring herring.44@osu.edu.

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Distance Learning Interest Group

Posted on March 11, 2015 by anitaslack

Carrie Girton, Miami University
Kathleen Pickens, Cincinnati State University; DLIG Co-Chairs

2012DLIGattendeesMark your calendars and get ready to register for “INOV8: Elevating Engagement for Students Online”!  The DLIG Spring workshop will be held on Friday, May 15th at Miami University’s Voice of America Learning Center, located in West Chester, Ohio (just a few miles north of Cincinnati). The workshop will feature four fantastic presentations, networking opportunities, and food–lots of food. Whether you are an instruction librarian creating electronic resources, a reference librarian new to serving online students, or a distance education veteran, you won’t want to miss this event.

Registration will open before the end of March and space will be limited so get ready to reserve your spot.

Visit the DLIG blog at http://distancelibrarians.wordpress.com/ for presenter updates and more information.

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Instruction Interest Group

Posted on March 11, 2015 by anitaslack

Sara Klink, Stark State College
Melissa Bauer, Kent State University at Stark; IIG Co-Chairs

Stay Tuned!
The Instruction Interest Group’s Spring workshop will be held on June 12th at Columbus State Community College.

For information on the event follow ALAO on Facebook or contact Sara Klink at 330-494-6170 ext: 5449 or sklink@starkstate.edu

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Special Collections and Archives Interest Group

Posted on March 11, 2015 by anitaslack

Kate Medicus, Kent State University
Stefanie Hunker, Bowling Green State University; SCAIG Co-Chairs

Save the date!
The SCAIG Spring workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 3
Special but not Specialized: Special Collections & Archives Do It All
SCAIG has a plan to offer our upcoming annual workshops at different locations each year—to be hosted by special collections and archives in Ohio. This spring, we will be meeting at the Kent State University Library for an event focused on providing an opportunity for academic special collections librarians and archivists to get to know their colleagues across the state and discuss the most pressing issues affecting their work.  The day will include:

    Three informal presentations:

  1. Cara Gilgenbach, Head of Special Collections and Archives, Kent State University   Libraries
  2. Jennifer S. Morrow, Hiram College Archivist
  3. Stefanie Hunker, Browne Popular Culture Library, Bowling Green State University
  • Time to view the exhibit, “The Kent State Shootings and Their Aftermath: Through the Media’s Lens” with the exhibit’s curator and Kent State University Archivist, Lae’l Hughes-Watkins
  • Tour of Kent State’s Special Collections and Archives spaces
  • World Café style conversation session
  • “Freebie exchange” of publications and handouts
  • Option to visit the National Register of Historic Places site of the Kent State shootings and The May 4 Visitor Center and Walking Tour

For now, save the date–details about registration will be forthcoming. Hope to see you June 3!

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Conference Announcements

Posted on March 11, 2015 by anitaslack

Registration OPEN: Great Lakes Science Boot Camp (June 3-5, 2015)
Edward Eckel, III, Western Michigan University

What? This immersive 2 1/2 day conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about current research  advancements in science. Three faculty-led sessions on genomics, Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems, and medical chemistry will provide overviews of emerging trends and research methodologies and in-depth descriptions of particular research projects. In addition to these education sessions, the Boot Camp will include lightning
talks from attending librarians, a “Librarian’s Night Out” for fun and networking, tours of research spaces, a Keynote speaker, and an all-conference reception and banquet dinner. Continue reading →

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People and Library News

Posted on March 10, 2015 by anitaslack

PEOPLE and LIBRARY NEWS

Bluffton University

Musselman Library hosted its second annual Celebrate the Library Week, February 9-13, 2015, with programs to showcase student research and creative work.

For a new Bluffton tradition, the week featured a research fair introducing the newest members of our scholarly community and including students from many other courses and levels, each nominated for participation by faculty.  The student research and scholarly activities program highlighted the range of opportunities that are part of the Bluffton experience.  For a change of pace, the five minutes of fame program gave students a five minute opportunity to share a range of projects and creative work, from research to musical composition. Continue reading →

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Susan Scott Retires: Congratulations and “Fare Thee Well”

Posted on December 13, 2014 by ascottricker

Katie Blocksidge, The Ohio State University

Susan Scott

Susan Scott

The Ohio State University Newark Campus Director of Library Services Susan Scott retired November 30, 2014.  Susan’s career took her to Kent State University, Denison University, and The Ohio State University at Newark/Central Ohio Technical College. Over the years, Susan’s experience in teaching and journalism, combined with her later years’ experience in library management and information science, provided a solid foundation for her recent leadership role on the Newark campus. She has provided guidance to a staff of five and maintained high quality library resources with an eye on current trends for the benefit of students. In 2009, Susan was the recipient of the Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor awarded by ALAO. Susan’s involvement in ALAO spans more than 15 years and includes serving as president among other leadership roles. She has been an invaluable member of the Ohio academic library community and a dedicated supporter and member of ALAO. Please join us in wishing her a happy retirement.

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Editorial note:  Susan was a wonderful colleague on the ALAO Executive Board, providing valuable insight in discussions and maintaining our vital connection with the Association of College and Research Libraries.  She inspired action on the ALAO Government Relations Team and guidance to all of the ALAO Presidents who followed her.  Our very best wishes to Susan!  —Alison Ricker, Oberlin College

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Kathryn Venditti is 2014 Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award winner

Posted on December 12, 2014 by ascottricker

Eboni Johnson, Oberlin College; President

Our heartfelt congratulations go to Kathryn Venditti, Reference & Instruction Librarian at Ashland University. She received the 2014 Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award, which is ALAO’s highest honor.

Award winner Kathryn Venditte (on left) with Betsy Blankenship.

Award winner Kathryn Venditti (on left) with Betsy Blankenship.

Past President Betsy Blankenship presented the award to Kathryn at the 40th Annual Conference, held on November 14 at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky. Betsy noted that Kathryn has been involved with ALAO in several capacities, including Interest Group Coordinator, chair of the Instruction Interest group, and member of the program committee. She has made valuable contributions as Interest Group Coordinator, helping incoming chairs to be successful. Through her efforts to establish communication channels, processes, and training, she has prepared the interest group leadership to leverage all of ALAO’s rich resources. The handbook that she prepared for interest group chairs was lauded as being “brilliant for training and preparation of people that come and go from their roles.” One of her nominators stated that Kathryn is “incredibly supportive of her colleagues [and is] willing to lend a hand, an ear, or a shoulder whenever asked” and that in her role as Interest Group Coordinator, she “gracefully demonstrates the 4 Cs: class, coolness, compassion, and concern.”

Way to go, Kathryn. We appreciate all that you do!

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President’s Report

Posted on December 12, 2014 by ascottricker

Eboni Johnson, Oberlin College

President Eboni Johnson

President Eboni Johnson

As someone posted on Facebook recently, “Can’t go wrong with the 3 C’s of ALAO 2014 -Char Booth, ALA Prez Courtney Young and cake!” Thank you, everyone, for a successful 40th anniversary conference and celebration in Sandusky on November 13 & 14. Despite the frigid temperatures and the major snowstorm in northeast Ohio, we had a great turnout for the preconference workshop on Thursday, facilitated by Char Booth, and the full day of conference sessions on Friday, including the keynote address by ALA President Courtney Young. The evaluations are still being analyzed, but the 54 from preconference and the 175 from main conference were very positive on all fronts. This is due to the hard work of the planning committee:

Don Appleby, University of Akron
Judith Cerqua, The Ohio State University
Jessica DeCaro, Case Western Reserve University
Sheryl Gannon, Brown Mackie College Findlay
Beate Gersch, University of Akron
Deidra Herring, The Ohio State University
Elys Kettling Law, College of Wooster
Marsha Miles, Cleveland State University
Shelly Miller, OHIONET
Alisa Mizikar, Wittenberg University
Judy Carey Nevin, Ohio University Lancaster
Lois Rekowski, Eastern Gateway Community College
Diane Schrecker, Ashland University
Kaylin Tristano, Brown Mackie College North Canton
Kathryn Venditti, Ashland University

I appreciate everything you did to help make my vision for this conference a reality … even if that meant we couldn’t have bacon at breakfast. But we did have cake, so there’s that. Continue reading →

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