Committee Members
Patrick Losinski, Chair (2008)
Columbus Metro Library
Work: 614-849-1005
Email: plosinski@columbuslibrary.org
George W S Hays, Assistant Chair (2008)
Email: haysgws@oplin.org
Tom Adkins, Committee (2010)
Garnet A Wilson Public Library of Pike County
Work: 740-947-4921
Email: dirgaw@oplin.org
Don Barlow, Committee (2008)
Westerville Public Library
Work: 614-882-7277 x140
Email: barlowd@westervillelibrary.org
Julie Brooks, Committee (2010)
Sandusky Library
Work: 419-625-3834
Email: jbrooks@sandusky.lib.oh.us
Holly Carroll, Committee (2008)
Cleveland Public Library
Work: 216-623-2832
Email: holly.carroll@cpl.org
James Crawford, Committee (2009)
Ida Rupp Public Library
Work: 419-732-3221
Email: crawfoja@oplin.org
Nancy Currie, Committee (2010)
Madison Public Library
Work: 440-428-2189
Email: nancy.currie@madison.lib.oh.us
Kimber Fender, Committee (2009)
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Work: 513-369-6972
Email: kim.fender@cincinnatilibrary.org
Steven Hawk, Committee (2009)
Newark Public Library
Work: 740-349-5502
Email: shawk@newarklibrary.info
Pamela Hickson-Stevenson, Committee (2010)
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Work: 330-643-9102
Email: phs@akronlibrary.org
Timothy Kambitsch, Committee (2008)
Dayton Metro Library
Work: 937-227-9560
Email: tkambitsch@daytonmetrolibrary.org
Joseph Palmer, Committee (2009)
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
Carlton Sears, Committee (2008)
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Work: 330-744-8636
Email: csears@libraryvisit.org
Janet Stoffer, Committee (2009)
Elyria Public Library
Work: 440-322-0119
Email: jstoffer@elyrialibrary.org
Jo Budler, Ex-officio (2008)
State Library of Ohio
Work: 614-644-6843
Email: jbudler@sloma.state.oh.us
Stephen Hedges, Ex-officio (2008)
OPLIN
Work: 614-728-5252
Email: hedgesst@oplin.org
Bill Morris, Ex-officio (2008)
State Library of Ohio
Work: 614-728-5118
Email: wmorris@sloma.state.oh.us
Scott Shafer, Board Liaison (2008)
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.
Unit Objectives
In addition to the goals and objectives of the Ohio Library Council Long-Range Plan,
1. Monitor the state economic picture and the impact that will have on the new LLGSF.
2. Complete passage of SB 185, the Library Omnibus Bill.
3. Introduce legislation that provides additional Tangible Personal Property Tax replacement funds.
4. Reinvigorate Advocacy Training.
5. Reinstitute new director advocacy information.
6. Monitor federal legislation of interest to public libraries.
7. Work with OPLIN and State Government on Broadband issues.
8. Strengthen local government and community partnerships.
Annual Report
Annual Report - 2007 (None Submitted)
Resources/Publications
Government Relations Information
