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SUMMARY:2026 New Directors Workshop 4: Essential Knowledge (Part Two)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Fees: Member $125* | Non-member $250*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.This is a hybrid event. Participants can attend in person at the OLC office in Dublin or online with the same access to workshop content. Workshop will be recorded and available to registrants for 30 days.Note: When registering\, please indicate if you will be attending in person or virtually.Registration deadline: August 20\, 2026Overview: The transition to a new management role can be challenging even for experienced and highly-skilled employees. The OLC's New Directors Workshop Series is created specifically for new and aspiring library directors who want to develop their management skills\, confidence and effectiveness. This comprehensive leadership training will cover proven techniques and powerful strategies for success in your new role. The program will be delivered through four workshops\; each focusing on a specific area of education.Who should attend: Library directors with less than three years of experience as a director\, interim or acting directors\, or library staff with management and/or administrative experience who aspire to become a library director.What is included: Morning coffee\, light refreshment and lunch will be provided for those who attend at the OLC office. All handouts\, provided by presenters\, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the conference\, view them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. Workshop recordings and handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program. Attendees will receive a free digital copy of the OLC publication\, Ohio Public Library Administrator's Handbook.Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification\, this workshop counts as five (5) hours.Ohio Public Library Core Competencies: Leadership\; Project Management\; Fiscal Operations\; Building Management\; Community Engagement\; MarketingHotel Accommodations: The OLC has secured a discounted room rate at the nearby TownePlace Suites Columbus Dublin\, 5155 Upper Metro Place\, Dublin\, OH 43017. Reserve your room online\, but availability not guaranteed. AGENDA:9:30 a.m. | Registration / Join the Zoom classroom9:40 a.m. | Welcome and IntroductionsMichelle Francis\, Executive Director\, OLC9:45 a.m. | Establishing Relationships with the CommunityBen Heckman\, Director\, Bexley Public Library10:45 a.m. | Break11 a.m. | Keeping Your Library Budget on TrackBen Heckman\, Director\, and Peter McCaughley\, Fiscal Officer\, Bexley Public Library12 p.m. | Lunch & Networking12:45 p.m. | Managing Your Library BuildingCheryl Kuonen\, Director\, Mentor Public Library1:45 p.m. | Break2 p.m. | Success with Your Board of TrusteesTony Howard\, Director\, Pickerington Public Library\; and Cristie Hammond\, President\, Pickerington Public Library Board of Trustees3 p.m. | Wrap-up and Adjourn
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration Fees: Member $125* | Non-member $250
*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.
This is a hybrid event. Participants can attend in person at the OLC office in Dublin or online with the same access to workshop content. Workshop will be recorded and available to registrants for 30 days.
Note: When registering\, please indicate if you will be attending in person or virtually.
Registration deadline: August 20\, 2026
Overview: The transition to a new management role can be challenging even for experienced and highly-skilled employees. The OLC'\;s New Directors Workshop Series is created specifically for new and aspiring library directors who want to develop their management skills\, confidence and effectiveness. This comprehensive leadership training will cover proven techniques and powerful strategies for success in your new role. The program will be delivered through four workshops\; each focusing on a specific area of education.
Who should attend: Library directors with less than three years of experience as a director\, interim or acting directors\, or library staff with management and/or administrative experience who aspire to become a library director.
What is included: Morning coffee\, light refreshment and lunch will be provided for those who attend at the OLC office. All handouts\, provided by presenters\, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the conference\, view them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. Workshop recordings and handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program. Attendees will receive a free digital copy of the OLC publication\, Ohio Public Library Administrator'\;s Handbook.
Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification\, this workshop counts as five (5) hours.
Ohio Public Library Core Competencies: Leadership\; Project Management\; Fiscal Operations\; Building Management\; Community Engagement\; Marketing
Hotel Accommodations: The OLC has secured a discounted room rate at the nearby TownePlace Suites Columbus Dublin\, 5155 Upper Metro Place\, Dublin\, OH 43017. Reserve your room online\, but availability not guaranteed. \;
AGENDA:
9:30 a.m. | Registration / Join the Zoom classroom
9:40 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions
Michelle Francis\, Executive Director\, OLC
9:45 a.m. | Establishing Relationships with the Community
Ben Heckman\, Director\, Bexley Public Library
10:45 a.m. | Break
11 a.m. | Keeping Your Library Budget on Track
Ben Heckman\, Director\, \;and Peter McCaughley\, Fiscal Officer\, Bexley Public Library
12 p.m. | Lunch &\; Networking
12:45 p.m. | Managing Your Library Building
Cheryl Kuonen\, Director\, Mentor Public Library
1:45 p.m. | Break
2 p.m. | Success with Your Board of Trustees
Tony Howard\, Director\, Pickerington Public Library\; and Cristie Hammond\, President\, Pickerington Public Library Board of Trustees
3 p.m. | Wrap-up and Adjourn
LOCATION:495 Metro Place South Suite 350 Dublin OH 43017
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DTSTAMP:20260824T084645Z
URL:https://members.olc.org/eventcalendar/Details/2026-new-directors-workshop-4-essential-knowledge-part-two-1745824?sourceTypeId=Hub
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