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.
Committee Members
Bradley Kuykendall, Chair (2025)
Dayton Metro Library
Work: 937-272-2778
bkuykendall@daytonmetrolibrary.org
Sheila Ward, Assistant Chair (2025)
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Work: 513-369-4490
sheila.ward@chpl.org
Lia Birnbaum, Secretary (2025)
Athens County Public Libraries
Work: 740-753-2118
lbirnbaum@myacpl.org
Jennifer Buch (2027)
Huron Public Libraries
Work: 419-433-5009
jennifer.buch@huronlibrary.org
Jon Keppel (2027)
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Work: 330-643-9000
jkeppel@akronlibrary.org
Vacant, Student Representative (2025)
Susan Titkemeier (2027)
Marion Public Library
Work: 419-806-2706
stitkemeier@marionlibrary.org
Board Liaison: Liz Muether
Staff Liaison: Jeanine D’Andrea
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.