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Membership Committee

The Membership Committee develops the OLC’s membership recruitment and retention strategies, advises staff on implementation, and promotes OLC membership in a variety of venues and in conjunction with other Committees and Divisions.

Purpose and Objectives

The committee works in conjunction with other unit coordinators and chairs to publicize OLC and its activities. The purpose of the committee is to:

  • retain established members of OLC.
  • recruit new members to OLC.
  • inspire member engagement, participation and inclusion.

Goals for 2025

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Sheila Ward

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Chair (2026)

Jennifer Buch

Huron Public Library
Assistant Chair (2026)
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Bradley Kuykendall

Dayton Metro Library
Secretary (2026)
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Jess Brenneman

Kent State University Libraries
Student Representative (2026)

Jon Keppel

Akron-Summit County Public Library
Committee Member (2027)
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Lia Birnbaum

Committee Member (2026)
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Sarah Vargo

Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library
Committee Member (2028)

Mary Ellen Icaza

Stark County District Library
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