Call for Submissions: ALAO June Newsletter Due Friday June 12th

[Slack, Anita]

Good Afternoon ALAO,

 

I’m writing to request submissions for the June 2026 edition of the ALAO Newsletter.  The deadline for submissions will be June 12, 2026. 

 

Consider submitting to the Notes from the Trenches column.  Do you have an experience, best practice, project, or lesson learned that you'd like to share with your fellow ALAO members?  How you or your library has handled a specific challenge or approached a project in an innovative way?  This column can include best (or not-so-best with lessons learned) practices, innovative projects, philosophical, reflective, or individual experiences that our members may find interesting.  Feel free to be creative with your approximately 400 word story (this can be flexible!).  Any branch of librarianship, any level of library-affiliated positions, and LIS students welcome.  If in doubt, please contact me and I’m happy to discuss it.

 

See the chart below for reports I expect to receive at the minimum:

 

News Article	Responsible Person
Board Meeting Report	President
Election Results	Past President
Annual Conference Update	VP/Pres. Elect
ALAO Activities (if relevant)	Membership Chair
ACRL National Conference Report (if relevant)	ACRL Representative
Interest Group News; Workshop flyers	Interest Group Chairs
People and Library News	Any member is welcome to contribute
Notes from the Trenches	Any member is welcome to contribute
Funding Opportunities Column
Research & Publications Grant	Research & Publication Committee Chair(s)
Continuing Education Grant	Professional Development Committee Chair(s)
Student Presentation Grant	Professional Development Committee Chair(s)
Support Staff Presentation Grant	Professional Development Committee Chair(s)

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like me to look something over.  Thanks and have a great day!

 

Anita J. Slack, MA, MLIS, AHIP

Life & Health Sciences Librarian, Assistant Professor

University Libraries, Kent State University

330-672-1658

 

 

[Klink, Sara]

Ok, a bit bittersweet but here is my last newsletter piece as a member of the executive board. Thank you for all you do for the association!! If I don't see you in July have a wonderful summer. 

Sara

As chair of this year’s Nominating Committee. I am excited to announce the newly elected members of the 2026-2027 Executive Board!

Congratulations to:

• Vice President/President Elect: Mira Scarnecchia, Columbus State Community College
• Secretary: Marsha Miles, Cleveland State University
• Membership Chair: Laura Birkenhauer, Miami University
• Treasurer: Don Appleby, Retired (University of Akron)
• Board Members-at-Large:
• Melissa Bauer, Kent State University at Stark
• Stephanie Founds, The Ohio State University
• Miriam Intrator, Ohio University

We look forward to welcoming everyone at the July Executive Board Retreat.

I would also like to extend thanks to the 2026 Nominating Committee for running a seamless election:

• Melissa Bauer, Kent State University at Stark, Committee Member
• Ryan Scott, Columbus State Community College, Web Manager
• Laura Birkenhauer, Miami University

Let me also offer my sincere appreciation to all who appeared on this year’s ballot!  The willingness to serve as ALAO leaders is truly commendable.  If you would like to participate in ALAO interest groups, committees, or other activities, please make sure to let us know!:

• ALAO volunteer form
• Interest Groups
• Committees

As I begin my final month serving on the ALAO Executive Board, I would like to take a moment to reflect on my experience with ALAO. As a community college librarian working on a two-person staff, I never imagined I would take on a board position with such a significant commitment. Yet I did—and I am so glad I did.

Serving on the board has been an incredibly meaningful experience. Along the way, I have built lasting friendships and had the opportunity to give back to an organization that has played such an important role in my professional career. It has truly been a worthwhile and rewarding experience.

For anyone considering getting involved, my advice is simple: do it! You will gain valuable experiences while making meaningful connections.

Sara Klink, MLIS

Assistant Director of Library Services

Stark State College

6200 Frank Ave. N.W.

North Canton, Ohio 44720

330.494.6170 x5449

skl...@starkstate.edu

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