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Academic Library Association of Ohio's (ALAO) annual conference. ALAO is the Ohio Chapter of ACRL #ALAO2025 Visit us online @ https://www.alaoweb.org/ Read the ALAO Newsletter @ https://newsletter.alaoweb.org/

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Let's get social, ALAO!

Thursday, 11/36
6 - 9 p.m.
Getaway Brewing
108 N High Street, Dublin, Ohio

Join us for hors d'oeuvres, conversation, and lovely surroundings. Have dinner at one of the delicious nearby restaurants and then join us for the social!

#2025ALAO
#ALAOConference
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05.11.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#2025ALAO Conference Schedule β€’ 11/7/25

8 - 9 a.m. β€’ Registration & Breakfast
9-9:50 a.m β€’ Keynote
10-10:50 a.m.β€’ Session 1
11-11:50 a.m. β€’ Session 2
12-2 p.m. β€’ Lunch & Awards β€’ Exhibitors, Posters, & IGs
1- 4:30 p.m. β€’ Snack
2:10-3 p.m. β€’ Session 3
3:10-4:00 p.m. β€’ Session 4

#ALAOConference

05.11.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 ALAO Pre-Conference Workshop!

Launchpad to Systematic Reviews: Evidence Synthesis Crash Course for Your Library

Registration and Coffee: 9 - 10 am
Morning Session: 10 a.m. - Noon
Lunch: Noon - 1 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:15 - 4pm

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05.11.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#2025ALAO Conference Week
πŸš— Ready to get on the road?

More Info @ Map & Directions
conference-center.oclc.org/map-and-dire...

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03.11.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FREE In-Person Event!
Location: Convention Center @ OCLC Dublin, OH
Start Time: Thurs 11-6 @ 3pm
Room: 6

This is an Free Open event, whether you are attending the ALAO Conference the next day or not you are welcome to attend this event!

27.10.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OCLC will be hosting a tour of their facilities on November 7, from 10:00–11:30 AM.

Only 18 spots remain! If you have interest please fill out the form below by 11/5:
www.oclc.org/oclc-forms/e...

(A government issued ID will be required for those that want to participate)

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday, October 17, 2025

It's not too late! Resister for the ALAO Conference by 10/17.
See you there!

#2025ALAO
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#ALAOConference

13.10.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday, October 17, 2025

It's not too late! Resister for the ALAO Pre-conference by 10/17.
See you there!

#2025ALAO
#ALAOPreConference
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13.10.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#2025ALAO The deadline is approaching fast!

BOOK YOUR ROOM BY OCTOBER 8, 2025
Rooms are available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus, Dublin located at 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH 43017.

πŸ”— 2025 ALAO Conference link in bio

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02.10.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ALAO Newsletter
Vol. 44 no. 3 (Sept. 2025)
πŸ”—Newsletter Link in Bio

President's Report
Past President's Report
Get Involved with ALAO
ALAO Statement of Support IMLS
ALAO Librarian Mentoring Program
Member Spotlight
Interest Group News
Membership Report
People & Library News

#ALAO
#ALAONewsletter

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Did you know? πŸ“The 2025 ALAO Conference program and program grid are available online.

Explore presentations and poster session abstracts and review the conference schedule.

Conference Program
tinyurl.com/ALAOprogram

Program Grid
tinyurl.com/ConfGrid25

We can't wait to see you!
Register now.

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INTEREST GROUP LISTENING SESSIONS: Assessment | Scholarly Communications | Community & 2-Year College Library

Your voice matters! Join us on Thursday for an open space to share ideas, connect with peers, and set priorities together.

September 25, 2025 from 10 - 11 AM at bit.ly/4mM3QuZ

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#ALAO2025

Please submit nominations for the Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award online @ tinyurl.com/ALAO-JayLadd

Please submit nominations for the Kathryn Venditti Mentoring Award online @ tinyurl.com/ALAO-Venditti

Nominations close Friday, October 10, 2025.

23.09.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ALAO New Member/1st Time Attendee Conference Grant
Application Link: tinyurl.com/ALAO1stConf

Applications are due: Sept 8, 2025

Applicants must be a current member of ALAO. This grant prioritizes those who have become a member within the last 12 months or are 1st time attendees.

#2025ALAO

11.08.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ALAO 2025/26 Executive Board

Visit the ALAO website for additional information about the 2025/26 ALAO Executive Board.

πŸ”— ALAO webite link in bio

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#AcademicLibraryAssociationOfOhio

07.08.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NOTSL & ALAO will hold a joint Virtual Event, on Friday, August 14, 2025 from 2-3pm. All are welcome! Public Library workers, Tech Services Staff, Academic and Special Librarians, if you need some community right now we are here for you.

Visit tinyurl.com/0825LLC to register

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#2025ALAO Conference Registration Now Open
Join us! In-person & online registration options available.
Take advantage of the early bird rates!

Mission Possible: Libraries as Launchpads to Success β€’ November 7, 2025

πŸ”— 2025 ALAO Conference link in bio#2025ALAO

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Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Open
Launchpad to Systematic Reviews β€’ November 6, 2025
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to equip academic librarians with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to support and lead evidence synthesis projects.

#2025ALAO

02.08.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#2025ALAO Registration is open
Take advantage of conference Early Bird Rates, register to attend in-person by September 19, 2025.

ALAO Conference β€’ Mission Possible: Libraries as Launchpads to Success β€’ November 7, 2025

πŸ”— ALAO website link in bio

#2025ALAO
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02.08.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2025 ALAO Conference Planning Committee is excited to announce the #2025ALAO PreConference Workshop and featured speaker.

Hanna Schmillen is the Assistant Dean for Research and Education Services at Ohio University Libraries

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31.07.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ALAO invites applications for the support staff grant to aid students & library staff attending the ALAO Annual Conference.

Support Staff Conference Grant 2025 Application
tinyurl.com/SSIG-Grant

Grant applications open on August 1, 2025 and close August 22, 2025.

#ALAO
#2025ALAO

29.07.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is ALAO's Board retreat, an annual leadership meeting for newly elected officers. This year's board retreat is at OhioNet, Westerville, OH. www.ohionet.org

Learn more about ALAO's executive board on our website. πŸ”—Link in bio.

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#AcademicLibraryAssociationOfOhio
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#OhioNet

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The 2025 ALAO Conference Planning Committee is excited to announce the #2025ALAO Keynote Speaker:

Ione T. Damasco (they/them) is the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence & Organizational Development at the University of Dayton Libraries.

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30.06.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ALAO Newsletter
Vol. 44 no. 2 (June 2025)
newsletter.alaoweb.org

Now available, this issue includes:
President's Report
2025 Election Results
Conference Planning Update
Membership Report
Research Grant Winner
Interest Group News
People & Library News

#ALAO
#ALAONewsletter

30.06.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon! πŸŽ‰

We will be announcing our keynote speaker in the next few weeks. Stay tuned.

#2025ALAO
#2025ALAOConference
#2025ALAOKeynot

23.06.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Magic Tree House’ Author, β€˜Calvin and Hobbes’ among hundreds of Tennessee book bans - PEN America The removals in Tennessee are the result of a growing political movement to control information through book banning.

Magic Tree House author Mary Pope Osborne, children’s poet Shel Silverstein and Calvin and Hobbes cartoonist Bill Watterson have joined Judy Blume, Sarah J. Maas, Eric Carle and Kurt Vonnegut on a mind-boggling list of of books purged from Tennessee school libraries.

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Summer Launch Dates:

June β€’ OCLC visit and proposal submission review.

July β€’ Proposal notification, keynote speaker announcement, & pre-conference workshop details.

August β€’ Early bird registration & conference hotel reservation.

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16.06.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Copim and acquisitions librarians present… Beyond buying books: Rethinking content acquisition in unstable times
Wed 25th June 2pm
https://nag.org.uk/event/rethinking/
Graphic of a pile of precariously balanced rocks in NAG and Copim colours.

Copim and acquisitions librarians present… Beyond buying books: Rethinking content acquisition in unstable times Wed 25th June 2pm https://nag.org.uk/event/rethinking/ Graphic of a pile of precariously balanced rocks in NAG and Copim colours.

Free webinar next week!
Copim and acquisitions librarians present… Beyond buying books: Rethinking content acquisition in unstable times
Wed 25th June 2pm
Free and open to everyone; recording available OA after event.
nag.org.uk/event/rethin...
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16.06.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A promotional image for the Frankfurter Buchmesse Masterclass titled 'Beyond the Hype – How AI enhances scholarly publishing,' scheduled for 23/06/2025 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm CEST. The image features photos and names of the speakers, Dr. Stephanie Preuß and Dr. Janina Krieger, on the right side.

A promotional image for the Frankfurter Buchmesse Masterclass titled 'Beyond the Hype – How AI enhances scholarly publishing,' scheduled for 23/06/2025 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm CEST. The image features photos and names of the speakers, Dr. Stephanie Preuß and Dr. Janina Krieger, on the right side.

In this Masterclass, Stephanie Preuß and Janina Krieger explore how generative AI can help make science faster, more accessible, and more trustworthyβ€”key factors in addressing global challenges.

Learn more & register here: http://spklr.io/63322B6sqY

@buchmesse.de #AI #GenAI #AIinPublishing

16.06.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unlock opportunities through lending: Beyond the books with LendingKey & MuseumKey | OCLC Join us for a 30-minute session and demonstration where we’ll explore how Library of Things reservation and management tools can open up new opportunities for your patrons.

πŸ”΅πŸŸ’πŸŸ  This webinar is part of the Connecting the Dots series for current and future public library leaders. Designed to inform, inspire, and connect, sessions are free to attend and open to all library staff.

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