Thursday, August 2, 2018 (opening reception & makerspace)
Friday, August 3, 2018 (conference)
Drew Balduff | University of Findlay |
Danielle Bernert | Columbus College of Art & Design |
Kristin Cole | Otterbein University |
Rebecca Gale | Otterbein University |
Tiffany Lipstreu, chair | Otterbein University |
Gina Maida | University of Mount Union |
Jessica Crossfield McIntosh | Otterbein University |
Kirsten Peninger | Otterbein University |
Connie Song | The Athenaeum of Ohio |
Lois Szudy | Otterbein University |
Charles Vesei | Baldwin Wallace University |
Margie Wallace | The Athenaeum of Ohio |
Laurie Willis | Baldwin Wallace University |
Elizabeth Zeitz | Otterbein University |
Conference Description:
Academic libraries are often seeking out new and innovative ways to reach out and engage with their constituencies. In what ways can libraries collaborate to engage current or new patrons? Can we partner with other libraries or other community members to show off our library resources or our skills? How can we advocate for ourselves and for communities we serve?
Let's celebrate what we learn from one another by taking a moment to reflect on what we do, to not take it for granted, and to share it with others so we can pay forward ideas and spark new ones. During the 20th anniversary of OPAL, the OPAL Executive Council (EC) will share out new messaging to help us unite around the value proposition that started it all and allows us to continually benefit by our shared consortial experience.
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2018 Conference Photos can be found in the OPAL Repository
If you have photos from the conference you'd like to share please send the file to heidib@ohionet.org