Academic Library Association of Ohio's (ALAO) annual conference. ALAO is the Ohio Chapter of ACRL #ALAO2026 Visit us online @ https://www.alaoweb.org/ Read the ALAO Newsletter @ https://newsletter.alaoweb.org/https://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mqwdhvvalk2xSnapshots from the ALAO Board Retreat! July 17, 2026 2026/27 ALAO Elected Officers President: Cara Calabrese Vice President: Mira Scarnecchia Past President: Paul Campbell Secretary: Marsha Miles Treasurer: Don Appleby Membership Chair: Laura Birkenhauer Procedure Manual: Diane Kolosionek18 Jul 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwdhvvalk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mqkciq3xos2aThis Friday, July 17, is ALAO's Executive Board retreat, an annual leadership meeting for newly elected officers, board members, committee chairs, and appointed positions. The leadership retreat is dedicated to strategic planning, budgeting, and goals for the upcoming year. #ALAO #ALAOBoard13 Jul 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkciq3xos2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mpk3ixkpuk2vALAO Newsletter Vol. 45 no. 2 (June 2026) 🔗Link in Bio The latest edition of the ALAO Newsletter is now available. It features: Pres. Report, Past-Pres. Report, Pres. Elect Report, plus information from Membership and ALAO Interest Groups. #ALAO #AcademicLibraryAssociationOfOhio #ALAONewsletter30 Jun 2026 22:47 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpk3ixkpuk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3monbirzkns2nIt's another ALAO Interest Group Instagram takeover! Are you ready to learn more about one of ALAO's Interest Groups? Join us next week when PROMIG takes over ALAO's Instagram account. #ALAOInterestGroup #ALAOPROMIG #2026ALAO #ALAOInstagramTakeover19 Jun 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3monbirzkns2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mnzcbw6zpk2sWelcome summer! Even though #2026ALAO is still months away, there is a lot to keep us busy. Here's an update for June: The CPC is reviewing proposals and will be notifying presenters about submissions at the end of the month. #2026ALAO #ALAOConference #ALAOConferencePlanningCommittee11 Jun 2026 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzcbw6zpk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mlo4qiemkc2tPaul Campbell, ALAO President, and Sara Klink, ALAO Past President, are excited to announce ALAO's 2026-27 election results. Join us in congratulating the new ALAO Executive Board members for 2026-27! #ALAO #AcademicLibraryAssociationOfOhio #ALAOBoardMembers12 May 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo4qiemkc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mllyjylf6s24Our call for proposals deadline is fast approaching. The submission deadline is: Friday, May 15, 2026 🔗 Submission link in bio We encourage thoughtful, timely proposals from ALL areas of library work. Questions? Contact program@alaoweb.org #2026ALAO #CallForProposals #ALAOConference11 May 2026 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllyjylf6s24https://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mllia6w4yc23Event covers topics relevant to electronic resources and the transition to Alma across all aspects of librarianship. It is free and intended to be a welcoming space for open dialogue and idea-sharing. Registration is available, but not required. Link to ALAO website: alaoweb.org/event-669170711 May 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllia6w4yc23https://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mkqgeciiys2dAre you considering a conference proposal? Did you miss the proposal webinar? Never fear, the Webinar was recorded. Watch it on ALAO's YouTube channel. tinyurl.com/ALAOwebinar Proposals are due May 15th. #2026ALAO #ALAOProposals #CallForProposals #ALAOConference30 Apr 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqgeciiys2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mkazjraz6s2gHave you submitted a proposal? We have good news! 🥳 SUBMISSION EXTENSION • FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 The ALAO conference planning committee invites proposal submissions for the 52nd Annual Conference: Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future: Ohio Academic Libraries. #2026ALAO #ALAOProposals24 Apr 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkazjraz6s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mk3qo6wvgc2nALAO Community Conversations: covers topics relevant to the state of academic librarianship in Ohio. It is free and intended to be a welcoming space for open dialogue, reflection, and idea-sharing. Registration is available, but not required. Link to ALAO website: www.alaoweb.org/event-661905422 Apr 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3qo6wvgc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mjtxqzkqjc2dIt's almost time! #2026ALAO Conference proposal submissions are due Friday, April 24th. Oct. 29th-30th, 2026 • OCLC Conference Center, Dublin, OH The conference planning committee encourages thoughtful, timely proposals from all areas of library work. #2026ALAO #CallForProposals #ALAOConference19 Apr 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtxqzkqjc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mijp6t7x3k2d#2026ALAO Call for Proposals is now open! The ALAO conference planning committee invites you to submit proposals for the 52nd Annual Conference, Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future: Ohio Academic Libraries. Submission Deadline: Friday April 24th, 2026 #2026ALAO #ALAOConference02 Apr 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijp6t7x3k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mieyppewnc2xDrum roll please .... The 2026 ALAO CPC is excited to announce our conference theme: Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future Ohio Academic Libraries Save the dates: 📅 October 29 - 30, 2026 📍 Conference Center at OCLC, Dublin, OH #ALAO2026 #ALAOConference #AcademicLibraryAssociationOhio31 Mar 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieyppewnc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mieu4csn4c22Meet the 2026 ALAO Conference Planning Committee! We're excited for you to see what we have in store our conference this year! Coming soon ... Conference Theme Announcement 2026 ALAO Conference Website Call for Proposals #2026ALAO #ALAOPlanningCommittee #ALAOConference31 Mar 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieu4csn4c22https://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mhbojtn7os2tEvent covers topics relevant to the current state of academic librarianship in Ohio. It is free and intended to be a welcoming space for open dialogue, reflection, and idea-sharing. Registration is available, but not required. Link to ALAO website: www.alaoweb.org/event-661905417 Mar 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbojtn7os2thttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3mgsb4dyj3c2jThe ALAO conference planning committee is already preparing for our next great event. In the coming weeks we will share the 2026 Conference theme & logo! Follow us for updates. 📅 October 29 - 30, 2026 📍 OCLC Conference Center • 6600 Kilgour Place • Dublin, OH #ALAO2026 #ALAOConference #ALAOCPC11 Mar 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsb4dyj3c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m4vwqkhaz22kLet's get social, ALAO! Thursday, 11/36 6 - 9 p.m. Getaway Brewing 108 N High Street, Dublin, Ohio Join us for hors d'oeuvres, conversation, and lovely surroundings. Have dinner at one of the delicious nearby restaurants and then join us for the social! #2025ALAO #ALAOConference #ALAOSocial05 Nov 2025 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vwqkhaz22khttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m4vva2l4yc2k#2025ALAO Conference Schedule • 11/7/25 8 - 9 a.m. • Registration & Breakfast 9-9:50 a.m • Keynote 10-10:50 a.m.• Session 1 11-11:50 a.m. • Session 2 12-2 p.m. • Lunch & Awards • Exhibitors, Posters, & IGs 1- 4:30 p.m. • Snack 2:10-3 p.m. • Session 3 3:10-4:00 p.m. • Session 4 #ALAOConference05 Nov 2025 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vva2l4yc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m4vuw3fi322k2025 ALAO Pre-Conference Workshop! Launchpad to Systematic Reviews: Evidence Synthesis Crash Course for Your Library Registration and Coffee: 9 - 10 am Morning Session: 10 a.m. - Noon Lunch: Noon - 1 p.m. Afternoon Session: 1:15 - 4pm #2025ALAO #ALAOMissionPossible #ALAOConference05 Nov 2025 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vuw3fi322khttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m4qi3z7tjc2o#2025ALAO Conference Week 🚗 Ready to get on the road? More Info @ Map & Directions https://conference-center.oclc.org/map-and-directions.html #ALAO2025 #ALAOMissionPossible #ALAOConference03 Nov 2025 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4qi3z7tjc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m46yd7odds2sFREE In-Person Event! Location: Convention Center @ OCLC Dublin, OH Start Time: Thurs 11-6 @ 3pm Room: 6 This is an Free Open event, whether you are attending the ALAO Conference the next day or not you are welcome to attend this event!27 Oct 2025 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m46yd7odds2shttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m3v5kgqgak22OCLC will be hosting a tour of their facilities on November 7, from 10:00–11:30 AM. Only 18 spots remain! If you have interest please fill out the form below by 11/5: https://www.oclc.org/oclc-forms/en/events/2025/oclc-tour.html (A government issued ID will be required for those that want to participate)23 Oct 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3v5kgqgak22https://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m33w65rgsc2pREGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 17, 2025 It's not too late! Resister for the ALAO Conference by 10/17. See you there! #2025ALAO #ALAOMissionPossible #ALAOConference13 Oct 2025 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33w65rgsc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m33w53khqc2pREGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 17, 2025 It's not too late! Resister for the ALAO Pre-conference by 10/17. See you there! #2025ALAO #ALAOPreConference #ALAOMissionPossible13 Oct 2025 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33w53khqc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m27wvq6vhk2z#2025ALAO The deadline is approaching fast! BOOK YOUR ROOM BY OCTOBER 8, 2025 Rooms are available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus, Dublin located at 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH 43017. 🔗 2025 ALAO Conference link in bio #2025ALAO #ALAOConference02 Oct 2025 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27wvq6vhk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3m23d3ummxs26ALAO Newsletter Vol. 44 no. 3 (Sept. 2025) 🔗Newsletter Link in Bio President's Report Past President's Report Get Involved with ALAO ALAO Statement of Support IMLS ALAO Librarian Mentoring Program Member Spotlight Interest Group News Membership Report People & Library News #ALAO #ALAONewsletter30 Sep 2025 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3m23d3ummxs26https://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3lzo4hwh3h226Did you know? 📍The 2025 ALAO Conference program and program grid are available online. Explore presentations and poster session abstracts and review the conference schedule. Conference Program tinyurl.com/ALAOprogram Program Grid tinyurl.com/ConfGrid25 We can't wait to see you! Register now.25 Sep 2025 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzo4hwh3h226https://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3lzjoq4tb6s24INTEREST GROUP LISTENING SESSIONS: Assessment | Scholarly Communications | Community & 2-Year College Library Your voice matters! Join us on Thursday for an open space to share ideas, connect with peers, and set priorities together. September 25, 2025 from 10 - 11 AM at bit.ly/4mM3QuZ23 Sep 2025 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzjoq4tb6s24https://bsky.app/profile/alaoconference.bsky.social/post/3lzjecglfqs2b#ALAO2025 Please submit nominations for the Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award online @ tinyurl.com/ALAO-JayLadd Please submit nominations for the Kathryn Venditti Mentoring Award online @ tinyurl.com/ALAO-Venditti Nominations close Friday, October 10, 2025.23 Sep 2025 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:ggo7yzgiyea2pl6hlbg75jku/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzjecglfqs2b