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Featured Speaker
The keynote speaker for our 2023 conference is Trevor A. Dawes.
Keynote Theme: Building an Inclusive (Hybrid) Organizational Culture
Building an inclusive organizational culture is crucial for creating a workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. Creating this culture in a hybrid environment also brings a unique set of challenges. An inclusive culture promotes diversity, equity, and belonging, which not only leads to higher employee engagement and job satisfaction but also results in better business outcomes. Inclusive workplaces attract and retain top talent, increase innovation and creativity, and foster a culture of respect and collaboration. By embracing diversity and creating a safe and supportive environment for all employees, organizations can improve productivity, build stronger relationships with customers and stakeholders, and contribute to a more equitable and just society. In this presentation, Dawes will discuss actions being taken at his library to create and maintain an inclusive culture.
| Trevor A. Dawes Vice Provost for Libraries and Museums & May Morris University Librarian, University of Delaware Dawes earned his Master of Library Science from Rutgers University and has two additional Master's Degrees in Educational Leadership and Educational Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University. |
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Pre-Conference Workshop
Diversity in Focus: New Lenses, New Frames, New Approach Presented by Shannon Simpson and Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros.
| Conference EventsFinding Balance: Hybrid Spaces, New Opportunities & Transformed Missions. Conference events and offerings will include:
| Join us for #2023alao!Online ILS Forum & Mini-Conference: Friday, Oct 27, 2023 via Zoom In-Person Conference: November 2-3, 2023, Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, Lewis Center, Ohio View our full program of events. Questions? Contact us at program@alaoweb.org |
People's Choice Poster Award WinnersThis year, we are happy to announce a first-place tie for the People's Choice award for the poster session. This year's winners are:
Congratulations to all of our winners! 2023 Service Project - Unite Against Book BansThis year ALAO has selected to support Unite Against Book Bans as its annual service project. “Unite Against Book Bans is a national campaign to protect the rights of everyone to access information. Leveraging the reach of a national coalition, we connect, support, and mobilize people to fight book bans in their communities and states.” Unite Against Book Bans is an initiative of the American Library Association with support of many state and national organizations. To participate in the movement you can visit the website and take the pledge to support the Freedom to Read statement. Or you can make a monetary donation which helps support libraries and librarians in censorship battles. During our annual conference we also ask that you participate in sharing awareness of book bans by sharing your favorite banned book on social media and tagging your post with #2023alao and #UniteAgainstBookBans |
About ALAO
The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) is a chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). ALAO exists to develop, promote, and improve library and information services in Ohio’s higher education community, to advance the interests of academic librarianship and the personnel of academic libraries, and to provide leadership and advocacy for the educational and policy concerns of the academic library community in Ohio.
Community Agreements
The conference planners seek to create a space for respectful dialogue and debate about critical issues. Upon registration, attendees will be asked to review and accept a list of community agreements. Conference planners will actively strive to create spaces in which multiple perspectives can be heard and no one voice dominates. We welcome any and all suggestions that will make this a safe and productive space for all. Please contact Mark Eddy, the program chair, at president@alaoweb.org.
Who We Are
Members of the 2023 conference planning committee are:
- Abigail Morgan, Miami University
- Ann Marie Smeraldi, Cleveland State University
- Cara Calabrese, Miami University
- Don Appleby, University of Akron
- Gerald (Jerry) Natal, The University of Toledo
- Jason Wardell, University of Dayton
- Ken Irwin, Miami University
- Kristen Peters, Wittenberg University
- Kristine Kinzer, Columbus State Community College
- Mark Eddy, Case Western Reserve
- Marsha Miles, Cleveland State University
- Melissa Cox Norris, University of Cincinnati
- Melissa Hill, Ohio Wesleyan University
- Paul Campbell, Ohio University
- Rob O'Brien Withers, Miami University
- Sara Klink, Stark State College
- Stephanie Hilles, Miami University
