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News |
4/2/08 - Spring 2008 Newsletter
9/27/07 - Fall 2007 Newsletter
3/30/06 - New RISD Discussion List
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Action Council |
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Steve Herminghausen, Coordinator (2008)
Worthington Libraries, Old Worthington Library
Work: 614-807-2626
Email: sherming@worthingtonlibraries.org
Astrid Olfenbuttel, Assistant Coordinator (2008)
Worthington Libraries
Work: 614-807-2656
Email: aolfenbuttel@worthingtonlibraries.org
Jodie Lyons, Secretary (2009)
Kirtland Public Library
Work: 440-256-7323
Email: jlyons@kirtland.lib.oh.us
Donald Boozer, Past Coordinator (200)
Cleveland Public Library
Work: 216-623-2881
Email: dboozer@cpl.org
Timothy Burns, Action Council (2009)
Medina County District Library
Work: 330-722-4257 x 2014
Email: burns@mcdl.info
Lea Carrigan, Action Council (2009)
Fairfield County District Library
Work: 740-653-2745 x106
Email: lcarrigan@fcdlibrary.org
Myron Neal, Action Council (2008)
Greene County Public Library
Work: 937-352-4000 x1310
Email: mneal@gcpl.lib.oh.us
Peggy Townshend, Action Council (2008)
Greene County Public Library
Work: 937-352-4003 x8310
Email: ptownshend@gcpl.lib.oh.us
Scott Shafer, Board Liaison (2008)
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Purpose and Objectives |
The purpose of the Reference and Information Services Division is to provide a forum for the discussion and dissemination of reference service issues and concerns, and to provide continuing education and training opportunities for Ohio's reference librarians and reference support staff so that they can better assist all of Ohio's library customers in the effective use of online and traditional information and reference services.
Unit Objectives
In addition to the goals and objectives in the Ohio Library Council Long-Range Plan,
- Increase communication with division members
a. Publish interactive newsletters showcasing the 2008 conferences, RISD news, practical information and tips, and other pertinent items
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Broadcast e-mails to stimulate conversation
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Distribute surveys to gain additional insight and opinion from members
- Submit program proposals for all five Chapter Conferences and each of the 2008 Conferences, with a strong push to submit 10 exceptional programs for the Services to Adults Conference
- Release the final two RISD bookmarks, revising the text to direct members to division merchandise available through CafePress.com
- Place at least two competitors for each open seat on RISD Action Council
- Recruit at least two RISD members to volunteer to staff the display table at the 2008 Expo
- Investigate the desire/need for an RISD retreat
- Thoroughly review the ORE and increase awareness to the membership
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Annual Report |
The Annual Report provides a record of Reference and Information Services Division's accomplishments based on the goals and objectives for the year.
Annual Report - 2007
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Resources/Publications |
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