New to Libraries Conference

Description

Call for Programs 

The OLC will begin accepting program proposals for this conference on May 14, 2025. The event will be held Friday, September 12 in Dayton.

Program Submission Form

Deadline: June 4, 2025

Sponsored by Professional Development Committee

Conference registration will open in July 2025 | Registration Deadline: September 5

Registration Fees: Member* $150 | Non-member $300

*In order to qualify for the member rate, the registrant must be an individual member of the Ohio Library Council.

Conference Overview: This conference will focus on developing new library staff and helping them gain a better understanding of the library's mission, their role within it and intricacies of library operations.

What's Included: Morning refreshments and lunch. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the workshop, 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 count as six (6) contact hours of credit. 

Hotel Accommodations: A room block has been reserved at the Marriott at the University of Dayton on Thursday, Sept. 11. To reserve a room at the reduced rate of $169/night (plus fees and taxes). Reserve your room online or call (888) 236-2427 and ask for the OLC Group Rate. Hotel reservation deadline: August 21 at 4 p.m.