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Ohio public libraries, as well as library-related organizations and agencies
(e.g., regional library systems, State Library) are encouraged
to become institutional members of the Ohio Library Council. Public libraries are
billed annually with the dues structure based on their LLGSF distribution. All other
institutional members are billed annually for their dues at a flat rate of
$250.00. Public libraries receive a variety of benefits, including the benefit of
OLC's lobbying efforts. All institutional members receive OLC publications
at discounted rates.
Online Institutional membership application
Benefits of OLC Institutional Membership
- Government relations and lobbying for library funding through the LLGSF
- Federal and state advocacy on legislative issues impacting libraries and their patrons
- Monthly LLGSF distribution notices
- Advice on library levy elections, library construction issues, audit and financial issues
- Free initial consultation on public library law
- Group insurance coverage for workers compensation, errors and omissions, and health care
- Professional development opportunities for trustees through the OLC Convention, various conferences and subject-specific workshops
- Workshop registration fees at member rate for all library employees and trustees
- Subscription to Access, OLC's monthly member newsletter
- Access to Members-only sections of the OLC Web site including news, legislative information, and unit resources
- Monitoring and assistance in intellectual freedom challenges
- Workshops for library personnel, trustees, and friends on intellectual freedom issues
OLC's membership year is from January 1 - December 31. You may join OLC at any time but there is no proration of dues.
Online Institutional membership application.
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