Right Click 2025: The Library IT Conference

Description

Registration Fees: Member $95* | Non-member $190

*OLC individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries; NEO-RLS dues-paying members pay OLC member fee.

Registration opens: 10/8/25 | Registration deadline: 12/1/25

Overview: This one-day conference will focus on practical, mission-driven IT strategies for public libraries of all sizes. You'll have the opportunity to connect with your colleagues across the state and come away with solutions and innovative ideas that you can apply at your library.

Who should attend: Ohio library information technology staff, technology coordinators, and decision makers.

What is included: Morning refreshments and lunch. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. View them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. The handouts will be available in the OLC app for 30 days following the program. 

Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this conference will qualify for 6 credit hours.

Hotel Accommodations: There are several hotels within walking distance of Quest Conference Center. Please call them directly to check on rates and availability. https://www.quest-centers.com/lodging/ 

Agenda and Session Descriptions

9 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking

9:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions

9:45 a.m. | Roundtable Discussion

10:30 a.m. | Break

10:45 a.m. | Ohio HB 96: New Cybersecurity Requirements for Public Entities

Presenters: Bob Pardee and Chad Williams, Ohio Cyber Reserve

CC: Safety and Security

11:30 a.m. | Break

11:45 a.m. | AI in Libraries: Tools, Trends, and Limitations

Presenters: Brad Griffith, Buckeye Innovation and Justin Bumbico, Columbus Metropolitan Library

CC: Technology Infrastructure Support

12:30 p.m. | Lunch and Networking

1:15 p.m. | A Library’s Emerging Journey with Technology & Cybersecurity

Presenters: JT Holliday and Rick Peterson, Expedient Technology; and Robyn Case, Wright Memorial Public Library 

CC: Technology Infrastructure Support

2 p.m. | Break

2:15 p.m. | Security in Practice Panel: Applied Solutions in Public Libraries 

Jessica Dooley, Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN); Robin Bombin, Troy-Miami County Public Library; Karl Jendretzky, Columbus Metropolitan Library; and CJ Stephens, Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library

CC: Strategic Planning

3 p.m. | Break

3:15 p.m. | Ransomware on the Network: Strategies for Detection, Mitigation and Prevention

Presenter: Jeremy O'Dette, Cadenza LLC        

CC: Technology Infrastructure Support

4 p.m. | Adjourn