Committee Members
Kimber Fender, Chair (2012)
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Work: 513-369-6972
Email: kim.fender@cincinnatilibrary.org
Tom Adkins, Committee (2010)
Garnet A Wilson Public Library of Pike County
Work: 740-947-4921
Email: dirgaw@oplin.org
Julie Brooks, Committee (2011)
Sandusky Library
Work: 419-625-3834
Email: jbrooks@sandusky.lib.oh.us
Karl Colon, Committee (2012)
Greene County Public Library
Work: 937-352-4000 x1201
Email: kcolon@gcpl.lib.oh.us
Nancy Currie, Committee (2010)
Madison Public Library
Work: 440-428-2189
Email: nancy.currie@madison.lib.oh.us
Alan Hall, Committee (2011)
Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County
Work: 740-282-9782
Email: alanh@oplin.org
George W S Hays, Committee (2010)
Email: haysgws@oplin.org
Pamela Hickson-Stevenson, Committee (2010)
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Work: 330-643-9102
Email: phs@akronlibrary.org
Timothy Kambitsch, Committee (2011)
Dayton Metro Library
Work: 937-463-2665
Email: tkambitsch@daytonmetrolibrary.org
Jennifer Lawson, Committee (2012)
Grandview Heights Public Library
Work: 614-481-3778
Email: jlawson@ghpl.org
Patrick Losinski, Committee (2012)
Columbus Metro Library
Work: 614-849-1005
Email: plosinski@columbuslibrary.org
C. Allen Nichols, Committee (2011)
Wadsworth Public Library
Work: 330-335-1299
Email: allen.nichols@wadsworthlibrary.com
Joseph Palmer, Committee (2012)
Mansfield-Richland County Public Library
Work: 419-521-3100
Email: jpalmer@mrcpl.org
Sondra Plymire, Committee (2010)
Muskingum County Library System
Work: 740-453-0391 x129
Email: sandi@muskingumlibrary.org
Mary Jane Santos, Committee (2012)
Delaware County District Library
Work: 740-362-3861
Email: mjsantos@delawarelibrary.org
Carlton Sears, Committee (2011)
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Work: 330-744-8636
Email: csears@libraryvisit.org
Scott Shafer, Committee (2011)
Lima Public Library
Work: 419-228-5113
Email: shafers@limalibrary.com
Janet Stoffer, Committee (2012)
Elyria Public Library
Work: 440-322-0119
Email: janet.stoffer@elyrialibrary.org
Jeff Winkle, Committee (2012)
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
Work: 419-424-7051 x260
Email: winkleje@findlaylibrary.org
Margaret Danziger, Board Liaison
Purpose and Objectives
The Government Relations Committee studies all legal and legislative matters of concern and interest to libraries and librarians in the state; disseminates information concerning these matters to the membership; and makes recommendations for legislation to the Ohio Library Council Board to be submitted to the Ohio General Assembly. The committee assists the OLC staff and the Board of Directors in working with the General Assembly during any of its sessions by attending hearings and advising on pertinent matters. The committee also maintains a legislative network to work with library directors around the state to insure a complete advocacy effort.
Objectives
1. Monitor any and all information that might impact the Public Library Fund. Support any issue that would increase the state funding for public libraries.
2. Review any and all proposed changes to the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. The OLC's position shall be to support legislation that insures stability of the fund while maintaining fair benefit levels. Communicate as much information as possible on OPERS to all OLC members.
3. Conduct a statewide survey that will provide public libraries the information they need to develop a strong statewide message on the importance of returning the Public Library Fund to a funding source that provides reliable, stable and adequate resources to provide the services needed by Ohio 's citizens to compete in the Information Age.
4. Develop an effective communications plan that supports Goal #3.
5. Strongly support OPLIN and their efforts to provide services to Ohio 's public libraries.
6. Look for opportunities for additional collaboration that will enhance public library service more efficiently and effectively. Provide legislative recommendations to the Local Government Collaboration and Reform Commission that will increase opportunities for collaboration between library systems.
7. Monitor federal legislation that may impact Ohio 's public libraries and their patrons.
Annual Report
2009 Annual Report 
Resources/Publications
Government Relations Information
