Summer webinars and summit from OhioLInk

OhioLINK Summit 2022

The Summit is OhioLINK’s information gathering and sharing event for library staff from our member institutions. Participants are encouraged to share ideas, brainstorm on future initiatives and desired services, and participate in discussions about issues of interest to academic libraries and librarians, policies and procedures, and their impact on member institutions.

Like last year, we’ll offer webinars throughout summer semester, and we will be asking people to register for the Summit sessions. Not only will this give presenters a better idea of audience size, it will also allow WebEx to send registered attendees automatic reminders, hopefully reducing the amount of email that lands in inboxes.

Of course, we’ll also share information via the Weekly Update as these dates get near.

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Webinar Schedule

If you have a disability and require live captioning or another accommodation for any webinar, please contact us at least 4 business days prior to the scheduled session.

The webinars will be recorded. All recorded webinars will be posted in the Webinars section of Ostaff after they have been transcribed; links to those recordings will be included below.

May 25, 10:00 – 10:30 am – Welcome and OhioLINK Year-in-Review

Amy Pawlowski, Executive Director, OhioLINK.

Join us for highlights of OhioLINK’s past year.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
10:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  .5 hr
Register here(link sends e-mail)

May 26, 2:00 – 3:15 pm – Collaboration Does Not Happen by Accident: Intentional Work for Real Results

Barbara McFadden, McFadden, Rocklin and Associates(link sends e-mail) and Deb Mashek(link sends e-mail), MyCo Consulting(link sends e-mail)

Like most organizational phenomena, collaboration follows relatively predictable patterns. Often launched with fanfare as a vehicle to realize efficiencies and tremendous return on investment,  many collaborations stall out or languish. Drawing upon research into joint ventures in the corporate sector, as well as extensive examples from higher education and libraries (including OhioLINK), this session will explore several dimensions of infrastructure necessary for high-impact collaborations. Learn about the foundations necessary for successful collaborations, and gain insights to apply in your work environment.

Bios: Barb McFadden is principal at McFadden, Rocklin, providing strategic consulting for colleges, universities, libraries and non-profit organizations. She was the Executive Director of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, where she was responsible for leading and directing collaborative academic programs across the member universities from 1999 to 2017. She led the CIC Center for Library Initiatives from 1994-1999.

Deb Mashek is the founder of Myco Consulting LLC, where she advises on cultivating collaboration among diverse stakeholders. She was previously Full Professor of Social Psychology at Harvey Mudd College, and is the author of the forthcoming book Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone). Named one of the Top 35 Women in Higher Education by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, she has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Business Week, The Hechinger Report, and Fortune, among others.

Handout 1: Collaboration Continuum

Handout 2: Ingredients for Sustainable Change

Thursday, May 26, 2022
2:00 pm  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.25 hr
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June 7, 11:00-12:00 pm  – Steal My Idea!

Moderator: Sean Kennedy(link sends e-mail), Kent State University. Presenters: Lori Chapin(link sends e-mail), Miami University; Bethany Spieth(link sends e-mail), Ohio Northern University; Ken Irwin(link sends e-mail), Miami University; Rich Wisneski(link sends e-mail), Miami University; Shannon Michalak(link sends e-mail), Wright State University; Michael Jundi,(link sends e-mail) Walsh University; Margaret Breidenbaugh(link sends e-mail), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Julia Martin(link sends e-mail), University of Toledo

In the Summit spirit of learning from our OhioLINK colleagues, members will share brief explanations of an idea that others could “steal” to use in their own libraries. We’ll hear about a different way to structure instructional sessions, a new check-out system for keys and another for software licenses, how Excel ASAP can save you time, training for Makerspace student employees, “on call” staffing, and maintaining ILL patron records in Excel. Join us for quick-paced practical inspiration.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022
11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.00 hr
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June 16, 2:00-3:00 pm  – Demystifying CIRM: the Art of the Possible

Moderator: Phil Willke(link sends e-mail), State Library of Ohio. With Amy Pawlowski, OhioLINK; Karen Wilhoit(link sends e-mail), Wright State University; Karen Greever(link sends e-mail), Kenyon College; and Krista McDonald(link sends e-mail), Miami University-Hamilton

The Cooperative Information Resources Management Team has been refining OhioLINK’s collection development policies and processes for decades. CIRM is charged with making recommendations to the Library Advisory Council on renewals and acquisition on behalf of all OhioLINK members. CIRM looks at the “consortial sweet spot” or the balance between consortial deals and local autonomy as one way to make sure that the best deals are created for the greater good of the whole consortium. Where is the sweet spot? Come and learn! There will be plenty of time to ask questions.

Thursday, June 16, 2022
2:00 pm  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.00 hr
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June 30, 10:00-11:30 am – Learning from Leaders in Library Accessibility 

Moderator: Sara Sampson(link sends e-mail), The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Panelists: Anita Foster(link sends e-mail), The Ohio State University; Kristi Lobrano(link sends e-mail), Franklin University; and Christopher Guder(link sends e-mail), Ohio University

What can we do locally and how do we get started? Addressing accessibility issues in libraries is a challenging and complex task. If you aren’t sure where to start or if your efforts will make a difference, join us for this session. After sharing a brief overview of their accessibility initiatives, OhioLINK colleagues from a variety of institutions will participate in a panel discussion.

Thursday, June 30, 2022
10:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.5 hr
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July 13, 11:00-12:00 pm – Supporting Open Access through Collections Initiatives and Local Practices  

Presenters: Sean Kennedy(link sends e-mail), Kent State University; Brian Gray(link sends e-mail), Case Western Reserve University

It can be hard to keep up with the ongoing philosophical debate and rapid expansion of open access (OA) initiatives from every corner of the scholarly world! This session will provide an overview of major topics in open access and provide practical information for engaging with OA, from definition through action.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022
11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.00 hr
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July 18, 2:00-3:00 pm – Beyond Cost Per Use: Redefining Resource Value, Realities and Lessons Learned

Moderator: Elizabeth Zeitz(link sends e-mail), Otterbein University. With Clare Keating(link sends e-mail), University of Toledo, Rich Wisneski(link sends e-mail), Miami University; Lynne E. Jones(link sends e-mail), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

When attempting to measure the value of a resource, the easy metric is cost per use; it provides a direct correlation between dollars and user interactions. But it also misses out on other aspects of a resource’s value, measurements which can be more informative albeit less clearly applied and sometimes harder to define. Join our group of presenters as they talk about their experiences with redefining resource value, including discussions about the realities of implementation, assessment, and time, some lessons learned, and a glance forward at potential next steps.

Monday, July 18, 2022
2:00 pm  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.00 hr
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July 26, 1:00-2:00 pm – Librarians as Untapped Resources for OER Knowledge

Presenters: Anna Bendo, OhioLINK; Cynthia Kristof(link sends e-mail), Kent State University; Julia Stone(link sends e-mail), Eastern Gateway Community College

While many faculty are interested in making the switch from traditional textbooks, there is a learning curve associated with understanding no-cost options and then adapting their curriculum with alternative materials. How can librarians learn more about OER and help their faculty better utilize these options for students? Hear from librarians from different institutional contexts on how they have promoted the adoption of OER on their campuses.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
1:00 pm  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.00 hr
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August 10, 10:00 – 11 am – Database Maintenance: From the Central Catalog to Your Local System

Presenters: Erin Kilkenny, OhioLINK; Leigh Ann Duncan(link sends e-mail), Wright State University

Erin will discuss recent cleanup projects in the Central Catalog and Leigh will discuss Sierra database cleanup in your local system.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
10:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.00 hr
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August 18, 2:00 – 3:00 pm – Passing the Baton: Documenting E-resource Information for Smooth Knowledge Transfer

Presenters: Deberah England(link sends e-mail), Wright State University; Melissa Hill(link sends e-mail), Ohio Wesleyan University; Joanna Voss, OhioLINK

Recording eResource data is time consuming; it is difficult to capture all the necessary details related to negotiations, pricing, content, access issues, usage data. However, it is essential to perform this work for your own reference, as well as transferring institutional knowledge to a newcomer in the Electronic Resource Librarian role. What would that new person need to know for a seamless transition? Would they understand your records about what packages were selected, when, and why? Do you record different information for your local collection versus your OhioLINK resources? What information does OhioLINK make available and where can you find it? Our panel of speakers will explore these topics providing tips and tricks for keeping the relevant data and preparing for transitions.

Thursday, August 18, 2022
2:00 pm  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.00 hr
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August 23, 11:00 – 12:00 am – DEI Initiatives from the “Top Down” and the “Bottom Up”

Kathy Webb(link sends e-mail) and Ione Damasco(link sends e-mail), University of Dayton; Mandi Goodsett(link sends e-mail), Cleveland State University; Krista McDonald(link sends e-mail), Miami University; Shannon Simpson(link sends e-mail), Kenyon College

DEI initiatives can have big impact no matter where they begin! In this session, Kathy and Ione will share all that the University of Dayton Libraries have accomplished(link sends e-mail), and how their work is complemented and supported by the University of Dayton’s mission and stated commitment to inclusive excellence. Then, representatives from ALAO(link sends e-mail) will share information about the organization’s Anti-Racism Statement, as well as details about a newly developed new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit for Ohio library workers.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022
11:00 am  |  Eastern Daylight Time  |  1.00 hr
Register here(link sends e-mail)