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Facilities and Admin Networking Meeting
7/7/2020
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
7/7/2020
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
Facilities and Admin Networking Meeting
8/11/2020
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
8/11/2020
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
Facilities and Admin Networking Meeting
11/10/2020
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
11/10/2020
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
Facilities and Admin Networking Meeting
1/28/2021
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
1/28/2021
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
Facilities and Admin Networking Meeting
4/15/2021
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Featured topic and speaker: We have had a request to have someone come and speak about parking lots. Buckeye Surface and Maintenance will give a presentation and time for Q & A.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
4/15/2021
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Featured topic and speaker: We have had a request to have someone come and speak about parking lots. Buckeye Surface and Maintenance will give a presentation and time for Q & A.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
Facilities and Construction Networking Meeting-Focused on Parking Lots
4/15/2021
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Featured topic and speaker: We have had a request to have someone come and speak about parking lots. Buckeye Surface and Maintenance will give a presentation and time for Q & A.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
4/15/2021
We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone. Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.Featured topic and speaker: We have had a request to have someone come and speak about parking lots. Buckeye Surface and Maintenance will give a presentation and time for Q & A.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
Facilities and Admin Networking Meeting
8/12/2021
Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with others involved in construction and facilities within the region. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Featured topic and speaker: John from Warren Roofing
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
8/12/2021
Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with others involved in construction and facilities within the region. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Featured topic and speaker: John from Warren Roofing
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting: Focus on Creating a Master Facilities Replacement Plan
1/13/2022
Join Peter Miller of Millerdodson Capital Reserve Consultants as he shares his expertise in creating a master facilities replacement plan. A roundtable discussion will follow the webinar.
Location: Online via Zoom
1/13/2022
Join Peter Miller of Millerdodson Capital Reserve Consultants as he shares his expertise in creating a master facilities replacement plan. A roundtable discussion will follow the webinar.Location: Online via Zoom
Building Projects 101 : Overview Session
4/7/2022
Interested in learning more about library building projects? In this session, we will cover an overview of common terms, provide sample design and construction timelines, share examples for communicating with patrons, as well as, review land selection criteria, and considerations for when to renovate or build new. At the end of the session, we will provide an overview of the upcoming sessions. There will be ample time for questions. The session will be facilitated by Wendy Tressler, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Wendy has worked on library building projects of all shapes and sizes for over a decade. She also is active with ALA Core Building & Operations Section serving on the Building & Operations Leadership Committee.
Learning Objectives:
Wendy Tressler Jasper, M.Ed, MLIS, is a part time Library Consultant and works full time as the Manager of Capital Planning & Construction, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Over the past 18 years, Wendy Tressler Jasper has worked in a variety of management roles at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) beginning her career in the HR department as the Organizational Development Manager. After 7 years working on a variety of HR projects (such as, training on Customer Service, Diversity, Management, and Reference Skills, revision of Policies & Procedures, Job Descriptions, creation of a Wellness Program, Unobtrusive Survey, and Staff Development Day), she transitioned to the Project Management & Quality Department to serve as manager. Ms. Jasper and her team worked on a variety of projects including process improvements in support and public services, the creation of the Outdoor Reading Room at Columbus Commons Park (which gained national press), and the creation and implementation of project management methodology across the system. Her knowledge of project management lead Wendy to be assigned as a member of the 2020 Vision Plan (CML’s aspirational building program) core team in 2012. In 2013, she joined the 2020 Vision Plan department full time and to date has lead the completion of ten building projects including the renovation of Main Library. In addition to her work at CML, she is involved in external leadership roles with OLC and ALA-LLAMA, including serving as Chair of the Executive Committee of LLAMA’s Building and Equipment Committee and is a member of LLAMA’s Project Management Committee.
Location: Online via Zoom
4/7/2022
Interested in learning more about library building projects? In this session, we will cover an overview of common terms, provide sample design and construction timelines, share examples for communicating with patrons, as well as, review land selection criteria, and considerations for when to renovate or build new. At the end of the session, we will provide an overview of the upcoming sessions. There will be ample time for questions. The session will be facilitated by Wendy Tressler, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Wendy has worked on library building projects of all shapes and sizes for over a decade. She also is active with ALA Core Building & Operations Section serving on the Building & Operations Leadership Committee.
Learning Objectives:
- Overview and terms
- Design Phases, sample timelines
- Communicating with patrons
- Land selection
- To build new or renovate?
Wendy Tressler Jasper, M.Ed, MLIS, is a part time Library Consultant and works full time as the Manager of Capital Planning & Construction, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Over the past 18 years, Wendy Tressler Jasper has worked in a variety of management roles at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) beginning her career in the HR department as the Organizational Development Manager. After 7 years working on a variety of HR projects (such as, training on Customer Service, Diversity, Management, and Reference Skills, revision of Policies & Procedures, Job Descriptions, creation of a Wellness Program, Unobtrusive Survey, and Staff Development Day), she transitioned to the Project Management & Quality Department to serve as manager. Ms. Jasper and her team worked on a variety of projects including process improvements in support and public services, the creation of the Outdoor Reading Room at Columbus Commons Park (which gained national press), and the creation and implementation of project management methodology across the system. Her knowledge of project management lead Wendy to be assigned as a member of the 2020 Vision Plan (CML’s aspirational building program) core team in 2012. In 2013, she joined the 2020 Vision Plan department full time and to date has lead the completion of ten building projects including the renovation of Main Library. In addition to her work at CML, she is involved in external leadership roles with OLC and ALA-LLAMA, including serving as Chair of the Executive Committee of LLAMA’s Building and Equipment Committee and is a member of LLAMA’s Project Management Committee.Location: Online via Zoom
Building Projects 101 : Overview Session
4/7/2022
Interested in learning more about library building projects? In this session, we will cover an overview of common terms, provide sample design and construction timelines, share examples for communicating with patrons, as well as, review land selection criteria, and considerations for when to renovate or build new. At the end of the session, we will provide an overview of the upcoming sessions. There will be ample time for questions. The session will be facilitated by Wendy Tressler, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Wendy has worked on library building projects of all shapes and sizes for over a decade. She also is active with ALA Core Building & Operations Section serving on the Building & Operations Leadership Committee.
Learning Objectives:
Wendy Tressler Jasper, M.Ed, MLIS, is a part time Library Consultant and works full time as the Manager of Capital Planning & Construction, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Over the past 18 years, Wendy Tressler Jasper has worked in a variety of management roles at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) beginning her career in the HR department as the Organizational Development Manager. After 7 years working on a variety of HR projects (such as, training on Customer Service, Diversity, Management, and Reference Skills, revision of Policies & Procedures, Job Descriptions, creation of a Wellness Program, Unobtrusive Survey, and Staff Development Day), she transitioned to the Project Management & Quality Department to serve as manager. Ms. Jasper and her team worked on a variety of projects including process improvements in support and public services, the creation of the Outdoor Reading Room at Columbus Commons Park (which gained national press), and the creation and implementation of project management methodology across the system. Her knowledge of project management lead Wendy to be assigned as a member of the 2020 Vision Plan (CML’s aspirational building program) core team in 2012. In 2013, she joined the 2020 Vision Plan department full time and to date has lead the completion of ten building projects including the renovation of Main Library. In addition to her work at CML, she is involved in external leadership roles with OLC and ALA-LLAMA, including serving as Chair of the Executive Committee of LLAMA’s Building and Equipment Committee and is a member of LLAMA’s Project Management Committee.
Location: Online via Zoom
4/7/2022
Interested in learning more about library building projects? In this session, we will cover an overview of common terms, provide sample design and construction timelines, share examples for communicating with patrons, as well as, review land selection criteria, and considerations for when to renovate or build new. At the end of the session, we will provide an overview of the upcoming sessions. There will be ample time for questions. The session will be facilitated by Wendy Tressler, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Wendy has worked on library building projects of all shapes and sizes for over a decade. She also is active with ALA Core Building & Operations Section serving on the Building & Operations Leadership Committee.Learning Objectives:
- Overview and terms
- Design Phases, sample timelines
- Communicating with patrons
- Land selection
- To build new or renovate?
Wendy Tressler Jasper, M.Ed, MLIS, is a part time Library Consultant and works full time as the Manager of Capital Planning & Construction, Columbus Metropolitan Library. Over the past 18 years, Wendy Tressler Jasper has worked in a variety of management roles at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) beginning her career in the HR department as the Organizational Development Manager. After 7 years working on a variety of HR projects (such as, training on Customer Service, Diversity, Management, and Reference Skills, revision of Policies & Procedures, Job Descriptions, creation of a Wellness Program, Unobtrusive Survey, and Staff Development Day), she transitioned to the Project Management & Quality Department to serve as manager. Ms. Jasper and her team worked on a variety of projects including process improvements in support and public services, the creation of the Outdoor Reading Room at Columbus Commons Park (which gained national press), and the creation and implementation of project management methodology across the system. Her knowledge of project management lead Wendy to be assigned as a member of the 2020 Vision Plan (CML’s aspirational building program) core team in 2012. In 2013, she joined the 2020 Vision Plan department full time and to date has lead the completion of ten building projects including the renovation of Main Library. In addition to her work at CML, she is involved in external leadership roles with OLC and ALA-LLAMA, including serving as Chair of the Executive Committee of LLAMA’s Building and Equipment Committee and is a member of LLAMA’s Project Management Committee.Location: Online via Zoom
Trends in Library Design
4/27/2022
Curious about what's new in library design? In this session, we will cover an overview of current trends in library design with a panel of experts in library design. Case studies of 5 new buildings will be reviewed to highlight examples in action. There will be ample time for questions. The session will be moderated by Wendy Tressler, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library. The panel of experts include:
Learning Objectives:
Rick Ortmeyer has 30 years of experience serving the public sector and institutional clients, providing him with a deep understanding of the responsibilities inherent to institutions supported through public and philanthropic funding. His career experience includes over 80 library planning and design projects, 45 with Bostwick Design Partnership since he joined the firm in 2003.
Location: Online via Zoom
4/27/2022
Curious about what's new in library design? In this session, we will cover an overview of current trends in library design with a panel of experts in library design. Case studies of 5 new buildings will be reviewed to highlight examples in action. There will be ample time for questions. The session will be moderated by Wendy Tressler, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library. The panel of experts include:
- Marc Bittinger, Design Principal CBLH Design
- Peter Bolek, President and Director of Design HBM Architects
- Jonathan Moody, CEO Moody Nolan
- Richard Ortmeyer, Partner Bostwick Design Partnership
- Margaret Sullivan, Principal Margaret Sullivan Studio
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the Design Process
- DEI and ADA considerations
- Hearing about current trends
Rick Ortmeyer has 30 years of experience serving the public sector and institutional clients, providing him with a deep understanding of the responsibilities inherent to institutions supported through public and philanthropic funding. His career experience includes over 80 library planning and design projects, 45 with Bostwick Design Partnership since he joined the firm in 2003.Location: Online via Zoom
Trends in Library Design
4/27/2022
Curious about what's new in library design? In this session, we will cover an overview of current trends in library design with a panel of experts in library design. Case studies of 5 new buildings will be reviewed to highlight examples in action. There will be ample time for questions. The session will be moderated by Wendy Tressler, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library. The panel of experts include:
Learning Objectives:
Rick Ortmeyer has 30 years of experience serving the public sector and institutional clients, providing him with a deep understanding of the responsibilities inherent to institutions supported through public and philanthropic funding. His career experience includes over 80 library planning and design projects, 45 with Bostwick Design Partnership since he joined the firm in 2003.
Location: Online via Zoom
4/27/2022
Curious about what's new in library design? In this session, we will cover an overview of current trends in library design with a panel of experts in library design. Case studies of 5 new buildings will be reviewed to highlight examples in action. There will be ample time for questions. The session will be moderated by Wendy Tressler, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library. The panel of experts include:
- Marc Bittinger, Design Principal CBLH Design
- Peter Bolek, President and Director of Design HBM Architects
- Jonathan Moody, CEO Moody Nolan
- Richard Ortmeyer, Partner Bostwick Design Partnership
- Margaret Sullivan, Principal Margaret Sullivan Studio
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the Design Process
- DEI and ADA considerations
- Hearing about current trends
Rick Ortmeyer has 30 years of experience serving the public sector and institutional clients, providing him with a deep understanding of the responsibilities inherent to institutions supported through public and philanthropic funding. His career experience includes over 80 library planning and design projects, 45 with Bostwick Design Partnership since he joined the firm in 2003.Location: Online via Zoom
Needs, Wants and Reality: Navigating Project Financing
5/19/2022
Financing projects big and small is interdisciplinary — legal and financial. This session will review voted and unvoted legal options for financing projects and the related cost of funds for each option. Fitting financing into an overall financial and facilities plan will also be discussed as well as managing expectations about what is possible given practical constraints.
Learning Objectives:
Presenters:
Rebecca Princehorn, Partner, Bricker & Eckler LLP
Rebecca Princehorn is a partner in Bricker & Eckler's Public Finance group. Her practice emphasizes school and local government law. She served as bond counsel for the first Ohio publicly offered Public Library Fund-backed library notes. She has also structured collaborations between local governments, particularly those involving libraries and school districts, and gifts to local governments. Becky is a frequent lecturer on public finance for several organizations, including the Ohio Library Council, Buckeye Association of School Administrators, Ohio School Boards Association, Ohio Association of School Business Officials, Ohio Township Association, Ohio Association of Public Treasurers, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association and the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities. She serves as Editor of Baldwin's Ohio Practice, Local Government Law-Township, published by Thomson/Reuters Publishing.
Patrick King, Senior Vice President of Public Finance, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
Lauren Hagan, Chief Financial Officer/Fiscal Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Lauren joined CML in January 2018. As the library’s Chief Financial Officer, Lauren leads the Finance, Property Management, Procurement, Capital Planning & Project Management and Data Analytics & Insights departments. Prior to joining CML, Lauren served as Senior Associate Vice President of Finance and Controller at Loyola University Chicago and was responsible for the financial operations of several significant units within the finance division including general accounting, financial systems, payroll, the student business office and accounts payable. Lauren had the pleasure of working at Loyola University Chicago for nearly eight years where she held various roles in finance and administration. Lauren’s career began in public accounting gaining experience in both audit and tax at two large public accounting firms. Lauren is passionate about issues affecting women and families and is on the finance committee of South Side Early Learning (SSEL) an early childhood nonprofit. Lauren is a member of Columbus Business First’s 40 Under 40 class of 2020. Lauren earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in accounting from Loyola University Chicago; she is also a CPA. Lauren and her husband Jim Venetucci live in Hilliard and have two young children, Joe (6) and Theo (3).
Location: Online via Zoom
5/19/2022
Financing projects big and small is interdisciplinary — legal and financial. This session will review voted and unvoted legal options for financing projects and the related cost of funds for each option. Fitting financing into an overall financial and facilities plan will also be discussed as well as managing expectations about what is possible given practical constraints.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn options for financing library building projects including utilizing PLF notes.
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Identify legal elements of financing library projects.
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Utilizing facilities plans in the budget process
Presenters:
Rebecca Princehorn, Partner, Bricker & Eckler LLPRebecca Princehorn is a partner in Bricker & Eckler's Public Finance group. Her practice emphasizes school and local government law. She served as bond counsel for the first Ohio publicly offered Public Library Fund-backed library notes. She has also structured collaborations between local governments, particularly those involving libraries and school districts, and gifts to local governments. Becky is a frequent lecturer on public finance for several organizations, including the Ohio Library Council, Buckeye Association of School Administrators, Ohio School Boards Association, Ohio Association of School Business Officials, Ohio Township Association, Ohio Association of Public Treasurers, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association and the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities. She serves as Editor of Baldwin's Ohio Practice, Local Government Law-Township, published by Thomson/Reuters Publishing.
Patrick King, Senior Vice President of Public Finance, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
Lauren Hagan, Chief Financial Officer/Fiscal Officer, Columbus Metropolitan LibraryLauren joined CML in January 2018. As the library’s Chief Financial Officer, Lauren leads the Finance, Property Management, Procurement, Capital Planning & Project Management and Data Analytics & Insights departments. Prior to joining CML, Lauren served as Senior Associate Vice President of Finance and Controller at Loyola University Chicago and was responsible for the financial operations of several significant units within the finance division including general accounting, financial systems, payroll, the student business office and accounts payable. Lauren had the pleasure of working at Loyola University Chicago for nearly eight years where she held various roles in finance and administration. Lauren’s career began in public accounting gaining experience in both audit and tax at two large public accounting firms. Lauren is passionate about issues affecting women and families and is on the finance committee of South Side Early Learning (SSEL) an early childhood nonprofit. Lauren is a member of Columbus Business First’s 40 Under 40 class of 2020. Lauren earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in accounting from Loyola University Chicago; she is also a CPA. Lauren and her husband Jim Venetucci live in Hilliard and have two young children, Joe (6) and Theo (3).
Location: Online via Zoom
Needs, Wants and Reality: Navigating Project Financing
5/19/2022
Recorded 5/19/2022
Financing projects big and small is interdisciplinary — legal and financial. This session will review voted and unvoted legal options for financing projects and the related cost of funds for each option. Fitting financing into an overall financial and facilities plan will also be discussed as well as managing expectations about what is possible given practical constraints.
Learning Objectives:
Presenters:
Rebecca Princehorn, Partner, Bricker & Eckler LLP
Rebecca Princehorn is a partner in Bricker & Eckler's Public Finance group. Her practice emphasizes school and local government law. She served as bond counsel for the first Ohio publicly offered Public Library Fund-backed library notes. She has also structured collaborations between local governments, particularly those involving libraries and school districts, and gifts to local governments. Becky is a frequent lecturer on public finance for several organizations, including the Ohio Library Council, Buckeye Association of School Administrators, Ohio School Boards Association, Ohio Association of School Business Officials, Ohio Township Association, Ohio Association of Public Treasurers, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association and the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities. She serves as Editor of Baldwin's Ohio Practice, Local Government Law-Township, published by Thomson/Reuters Publishing.
Patrick King, Senior Vice President of Public Finance, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
Lauren Hagan, Chief Financial Officer/Fiscal Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Lauren joined CML in January 2018. As the library’s Chief Financial Officer, Lauren leads the Finance, Property Management, Procurement, Capital Planning & Project Management and Data Analytics & Insights departments. Prior to joining CML, Lauren served as Senior Associate Vice President of Finance and Controller at Loyola University Chicago and was responsible for the financial operations of several significant units within the finance division including general accounting, financial systems, payroll, the student business office and accounts payable. Lauren had the pleasure of working at Loyola University Chicago for nearly eight years where she held various roles in finance and administration. Lauren’s career began in public accounting gaining experience in both audit and tax at two large public accounting firms. Lauren is passionate about issues affecting women and families and is on the finance committee of South Side Early Learning (SSEL) an early childhood nonprofit. Lauren is a member of Columbus Business First’s 40 Under 40 class of 2020. Lauren earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in accounting from Loyola University Chicago; she is also a CPA. Lauren and her husband Jim Venetucci live in Hilliard and have two young children, Joe (6) and Theo (3).
Location: Online via Zoom
5/19/2022
Recorded 5/19/2022Financing projects big and small is interdisciplinary — legal and financial. This session will review voted and unvoted legal options for financing projects and the related cost of funds for each option. Fitting financing into an overall financial and facilities plan will also be discussed as well as managing expectations about what is possible given practical constraints.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn options for financing library building projects including utilizing PLF notes.
-
Identify legal elements of financing library projects.
-
Utilizing facilities plans in the budget process
Presenters:
Rebecca Princehorn, Partner, Bricker & Eckler LLPRebecca Princehorn is a partner in Bricker & Eckler's Public Finance group. Her practice emphasizes school and local government law. She served as bond counsel for the first Ohio publicly offered Public Library Fund-backed library notes. She has also structured collaborations between local governments, particularly those involving libraries and school districts, and gifts to local governments. Becky is a frequent lecturer on public finance for several organizations, including the Ohio Library Council, Buckeye Association of School Administrators, Ohio School Boards Association, Ohio Association of School Business Officials, Ohio Township Association, Ohio Association of Public Treasurers, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association and the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities. She serves as Editor of Baldwin's Ohio Practice, Local Government Law-Township, published by Thomson/Reuters Publishing.
Patrick King, Senior Vice President of Public Finance, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
Lauren Hagan, Chief Financial Officer/Fiscal Officer, Columbus Metropolitan LibraryLauren joined CML in January 2018. As the library’s Chief Financial Officer, Lauren leads the Finance, Property Management, Procurement, Capital Planning & Project Management and Data Analytics & Insights departments. Prior to joining CML, Lauren served as Senior Associate Vice President of Finance and Controller at Loyola University Chicago and was responsible for the financial operations of several significant units within the finance division including general accounting, financial systems, payroll, the student business office and accounts payable. Lauren had the pleasure of working at Loyola University Chicago for nearly eight years where she held various roles in finance and administration. Lauren’s career began in public accounting gaining experience in both audit and tax at two large public accounting firms. Lauren is passionate about issues affecting women and families and is on the finance committee of South Side Early Learning (SSEL) an early childhood nonprofit. Lauren is a member of Columbus Business First’s 40 Under 40 class of 2020. Lauren earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in accounting from Loyola University Chicago; she is also a CPA. Lauren and her husband Jim Venetucci live in Hilliard and have two young children, Joe (6) and Theo (3).
Location: Online via Zoom
Public Bidding and Requirements for Design Professionals and Construction
6/7/2022
Learn more about the processes required by Ohio law specifically for public libraries and what you need to know to make sure your library is following the law when hiring a Design Professional, Contractor, Construction Manager at Risk, or Design-Builder – it’s not just bidding anymore!
Learning Objectives:
Presenters:
Laura Bowman, Partner Bricker & Eckler
Laura Bowman’s practice focuses on the preparation of construction project documents on behalf of private and public owners. Laura provides guidance on project delivery systems, including construction manager at risk and design-build, and creates procurement and bidding documents as well as construction project contracts. Her experience also includes advising public owners on compliance with Ohio statutory requirements relating to construction bidding and procurement. Project values vary from less than $100,000 to over $1 billion.
Laura represents a variety of public and private entities in Ohio. She has worked on agreements for private developers; renovation and new build projects for cities, villages, townships, libraries, counties and port authorities; jail construction and renovation projects; water/wastewater construction projects; and school renovations, including urgent necessity projects.
Wendy Tressler, M.Ed, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Throughout the past two decades, Wendy Tressler, M.Ed., MLIS has worked in a variety of leadership roles at Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). Currently serving as the Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, she leads construction, facilities, technology, and lean/operational excellence projects for the library’s 24-building system. In her role, Tressler leads the library’s nearly $275M aspirational building program that includes the replacement or significant renovation of 18 buildings to date.
Ms. Tressler is one of only a few women in Ohio leading construction management, and is recognized as an expert in library facilities building planning and project management. Her expertise and consultation has been shared widely; presenting and serving on numerous local, state, regional and national panels for the library, architecture and construction industries. Tressler’s leadership experience includes the Ohio Library Council and American Library Association (ALA). She has also guest lectured at Kent State University- Columbus Campus Master of Library Information Sciences (MLIS) program and Syracuse University Online MLIS program on project management in libraries. Tressler has been a member of ALA’s Core Library Interiors & Furnishings and Equipment committee since 2014 and was appointed Chair of the Building and Operations Section Leadership Team.
Location: Online via Zoom
6/7/2022
Learn more about the processes required by Ohio law specifically for public libraries and what you need to know to make sure your library is following the law when hiring a Design Professional, Contractor, Construction Manager at Risk, or Design-Builder – it’s not just bidding anymore!
Learning Objectives:
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Understand what the law states regarding selecting an architect and/or engineer.
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Learn the difference between different construction methodologies.
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Hear tips for interviewing architects.
Presenters:
Laura Bowman, Partner Bricker & EcklerLaura Bowman’s practice focuses on the preparation of construction project documents on behalf of private and public owners. Laura provides guidance on project delivery systems, including construction manager at risk and design-build, and creates procurement and bidding documents as well as construction project contracts. Her experience also includes advising public owners on compliance with Ohio statutory requirements relating to construction bidding and procurement. Project values vary from less than $100,000 to over $1 billion.
Laura represents a variety of public and private entities in Ohio. She has worked on agreements for private developers; renovation and new build projects for cities, villages, townships, libraries, counties and port authorities; jail construction and renovation projects; water/wastewater construction projects; and school renovations, including urgent necessity projects.
Wendy Tressler, M.Ed, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan LibraryThroughout the past two decades, Wendy Tressler, M.Ed., MLIS has worked in a variety of leadership roles at Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). Currently serving as the Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, she leads construction, facilities, technology, and lean/operational excellence projects for the library’s 24-building system. In her role, Tressler leads the library’s nearly $275M aspirational building program that includes the replacement or significant renovation of 18 buildings to date.
Ms. Tressler is one of only a few women in Ohio leading construction management, and is recognized as an expert in library facilities building planning and project management. Her expertise and consultation has been shared widely; presenting and serving on numerous local, state, regional and national panels for the library, architecture and construction industries. Tressler’s leadership experience includes the Ohio Library Council and American Library Association (ALA). She has also guest lectured at Kent State University- Columbus Campus Master of Library Information Sciences (MLIS) program and Syracuse University Online MLIS program on project management in libraries. Tressler has been a member of ALA’s Core Library Interiors & Furnishings and Equipment committee since 2014 and was appointed Chair of the Building and Operations Section Leadership Team.
Location: Online via Zoom
Public Bidding and Requirements for Design Professionals and Construction
6/7/2022
Recorded 6/7/2022
Learn more about the processes required by Ohio law specifically for public libraries and what you need to know to make sure your library is following the law when hiring a Design Professional, Contractor, Construction Manager at Risk, or Design-Builder – it’s not just bidding anymore!
Learning Objectives:
Presenters:
Laura Bowman, Partner Bricker & Eckler
Laura Bowman’s practice focuses on the preparation of construction project documents on behalf of private and public owners. Laura provides guidance on project delivery systems, including construction manager at risk and design-build, and creates procurement and bidding documents as well as construction project contracts. Her experience also includes advising public owners on compliance with Ohio statutory requirements relating to construction bidding and procurement. Project values vary from less than $100,000 to over $1 billion.
Laura represents a variety of public and private entities in Ohio. She has worked on agreements for private developers; renovation and new build projects for cities, villages, townships, libraries, counties and port authorities; jail construction and renovation projects; water/wastewater construction projects; and school renovations, including urgent necessity projects.
Wendy Tressler, M.Ed, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Throughout the past two decades, Wendy Tressler, M.Ed., MLIS has worked in a variety of leadership roles at Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). Currently serving as the Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, she leads construction, facilities, technology, and lean/operational excellence projects for the library’s 24-building system. In her role, Tressler leads the library’s nearly $275M aspirational building program that includes the replacement or significant renovation of 18 buildings to date.
Ms. Tressler is one of only a few women in Ohio leading construction management, and is recognized as an expert in library facilities building planning and project management. Her expertise and consultation has been shared widely; presenting and serving on numerous local, state, regional and national panels for the library, architecture and construction industries. Tressler’s leadership experience includes the Ohio Library Council and American Library Association (ALA). She has also guest lectured at Kent State University- Columbus Campus Master of Library Information Sciences (MLIS) program and Syracuse University Online MLIS program on project management in libraries. Tressler has been a member of ALA’s Core Library Interiors & Furnishings and Equipment committee since 2014 and was appointed Chair of the Building and Operations Section Leadership Team.
Location: Online via Zoom
6/7/2022
Recorded 6/7/2022Learn more about the processes required by Ohio law specifically for public libraries and what you need to know to make sure your library is following the law when hiring a Design Professional, Contractor, Construction Manager at Risk, or Design-Builder – it’s not just bidding anymore!
Learning Objectives:
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Understand what the law states regarding selecting an architect and/or engineer.
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Learn the difference between different construction methodologies.
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Hear tips for interviewing architects.
Presenters:
Laura Bowman, Partner Bricker & EcklerLaura Bowman’s practice focuses on the preparation of construction project documents on behalf of private and public owners. Laura provides guidance on project delivery systems, including construction manager at risk and design-build, and creates procurement and bidding documents as well as construction project contracts. Her experience also includes advising public owners on compliance with Ohio statutory requirements relating to construction bidding and procurement. Project values vary from less than $100,000 to over $1 billion.
Laura represents a variety of public and private entities in Ohio. She has worked on agreements for private developers; renovation and new build projects for cities, villages, townships, libraries, counties and port authorities; jail construction and renovation projects; water/wastewater construction projects; and school renovations, including urgent necessity projects.
Wendy Tressler, M.Ed, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan LibraryThroughout the past two decades, Wendy Tressler, M.Ed., MLIS has worked in a variety of leadership roles at Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). Currently serving as the Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, she leads construction, facilities, technology, and lean/operational excellence projects for the library’s 24-building system. In her role, Tressler leads the library’s nearly $275M aspirational building program that includes the replacement or significant renovation of 18 buildings to date.
Ms. Tressler is one of only a few women in Ohio leading construction management, and is recognized as an expert in library facilities building planning and project management. Her expertise and consultation has been shared widely; presenting and serving on numerous local, state, regional and national panels for the library, architecture and construction industries. Tressler’s leadership experience includes the Ohio Library Council and American Library Association (ALA). She has also guest lectured at Kent State University- Columbus Campus Master of Library Information Sciences (MLIS) program and Syracuse University Online MLIS program on project management in libraries. Tressler has been a member of ALA’s Core Library Interiors & Furnishings and Equipment committee since 2014 and was appointed Chair of the Building and Operations Section Leadership Team.
Location: Online via Zoom
Library Renovations: Considerations and Case Studies
7/14/2022
Peter Bolek, President and Director of design for HBM Architects, is the heart of the firm’s collaborative working model, taking an active role in both strategic and detailed design solutions in the studio. His passion lies in the belief that in addition to solving complex and pragmatic needs of a client’s program, design has the transformative power to enhance our everyday life experiences. Peter provides design leadership and insight into all the firm’s projects, as well as acting as the project designer on the firm’s most significant projects.
Peter has more than 20 years of experience with public sector clients and has participated in and orchestrated all facets of feasibility studies, programming, planning, design and construction of library projects across the country.
Location: Online via Zoom
7/14/2022
You’ve decided to renovate your library either in its entirety or just a section. This session will cover case studies of recent library renovations in the state of Ohio. The presenters will share what decisions they had to make during the design and construction process, as well as lessons learned. There will be ample time for questions.
Learning Objectives:-
Learn what design considerations to contemplate when renovating a library.
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Hear lessons learned from recent renovation projects in Ohio libraries.
- Understand considerations for historical renovations.
Peter Bolek, President and Director of design for HBM Architects, is the heart of the firm’s collaborative working model, taking an active role in both strategic and detailed design solutions in the studio. His passion lies in the belief that in addition to solving complex and pragmatic needs of a client’s program, design has the transformative power to enhance our everyday life experiences. Peter provides design leadership and insight into all the firm’s projects, as well as acting as the project designer on the firm’s most significant projects. Peter has more than 20 years of experience with public sector clients and has participated in and orchestrated all facets of feasibility studies, programming, planning, design and construction of library projects across the country.
Wendy Tressler, M.Ed, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Throughout the past two decades, Wendy Tressler, M.Ed., MLIS has worked in a variety of leadership roles at Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). Currently serving as the Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, she leads construction, facilities, technology, and lean/operational excellence projects for the library’s 24-building system. In her role, Tressler leads the library’s nearly $275M aspirational building program that includes the replacement or significant renovation of 18 buildings to date.
Ms. Tressler is one of only a few women in Ohio leading construction management, and is recognized as an expert in library facilities building planning and project management. Her expertise and consultation has been shared widely; presenting and serving on numerous local, state, regional and national panels for the library, architecture and construction industries. Tressler’s leadership experience includes the Ohio Library Council and American Library Association (ALA). She has also guest lectured at Kent State University- Columbus Campus Master of Library Information Sciences (MLIS) program and Syracuse University Online MLIS program on project management in libraries. Tressler has been a member of ALA’s Core Library Interiors & Furnishings and Equipment committee since 2014 and was appointed Chair of the Building and Operations Section Leadership Team.
Location: Online via Zoom
Library Renovations: Considerations and Case Studies
7/14/2022
Peter Bolek, President and Director of design for HBM Architects, is the heart of the firm’s collaborative working model, taking an active role in both strategic and detailed design solutions in the studio. His passion lies in the belief that in addition to solving complex and pragmatic needs of a client’s program, design has the transformative power to enhance our everyday life experiences. Peter provides design leadership and insight into all the firm’s projects, as well as acting as the project designer on the firm’s most significant projects.
Peter has more than 20 years of experience with public sector clients and has participated in and orchestrated all facets of feasibility studies, programming, planning, design and construction of library projects across the country.
Location: Online via Zoom
7/14/2022
Recorded 7/14/2022
You’ve decided to renovate your library either in its entirety or just a section. This session will cover case studies of recent library renovations in the state of Ohio. The presenters will share what decisions they had to make during the design and construction process, as well as lessons learned. There will be ample time for questions.
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Learn what design considerations to contemplate when renovating a library.
-
Hear lessons learned from recent renovation projects in Ohio libraries.
- Understand considerations for historical renovations.
Peter Bolek, President and Director of design for HBM Architects, is the heart of the firm’s collaborative working model, taking an active role in both strategic and detailed design solutions in the studio. His passion lies in the belief that in addition to solving complex and pragmatic needs of a client’s program, design has the transformative power to enhance our everyday life experiences. Peter provides design leadership and insight into all the firm’s projects, as well as acting as the project designer on the firm’s most significant projects. Peter has more than 20 years of experience with public sector clients and has participated in and orchestrated all facets of feasibility studies, programming, planning, design and construction of library projects across the country.
Wendy Tressler, M.Ed, MLIS, Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Throughout the past two decades, Wendy Tressler, M.Ed., MLIS has worked in a variety of leadership roles at Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). Currently serving as the Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, she leads construction, facilities, technology, and lean/operational excellence projects for the library’s 24-building system. In her role, Tressler leads the library’s nearly $275M aspirational building program that includes the replacement or significant renovation of 18 buildings to date.
Ms. Tressler is one of only a few women in Ohio leading construction management, and is recognized as an expert in library facilities building planning and project management. Her expertise and consultation has been shared widely; presenting and serving on numerous local, state, regional and national panels for the library, architecture and construction industries. Tressler’s leadership experience includes the Ohio Library Council and American Library Association (ALA). She has also guest lectured at Kent State University- Columbus Campus Master of Library Information Sciences (MLIS) program and Syracuse University Online MLIS program on project management in libraries. Tressler has been a member of ALA’s Core Library Interiors & Furnishings and Equipment committee since 2014 and was appointed Chair of the Building and Operations Section Leadership Team.
Location: Online via Zoom
Furniture Evaluation and Selection in Public Libraries
7/26/2022
Columbus Metropolitan Library staff will share their expertise in the evaluation and selection of furnishings for public library settings. Case study examples will be shown including what products and materials have worked well and what have not. Magee and Jones both hold degrees in Interior Design and have experience working in the industry.
Learning Objectives:
Steve Magee, Senior Project Manager
Deanna Jones, Senior Project Manager, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Location: Online via Zoom
7/26/2022
Columbus Metropolitan Library staff will share their expertise in the evaluation and selection of furnishings for public library settings. Case study examples will be shown including what products and materials have worked well and what have not. Magee and Jones both hold degrees in Interior Design and have experience working in the industry.
Learning Objectives:
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Learn tips and tricks for selecting furniture.
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Identify considerations in selecting fabric/material options.
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See what’s new in furniture options.
Steve Magee, Senior Project Manager
Deanna Jones, Senior Project Manager, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Location: Online via Zoom
Furniture Evaluation and Selection in Public Libraries
7/26/2022
Recorded 7/26/2022
Columbus Metropolitan Library staff will share their expertise in the evaluation and selection of furnishings for public library settings. Case study examples will be shown including what products and materials have worked well and what have not. Magee and Jones both hold degrees in Interior Design and have experience working in the industry.
Learning Objectives:
Steve Magee, Senior Project Manager
Deanna Jones, Senior Project Manager, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Location: Online via Zoom
7/26/2022
Recorded 7/26/2022Columbus Metropolitan Library staff will share their expertise in the evaluation and selection of furnishings for public library settings. Case study examples will be shown including what products and materials have worked well and what have not. Magee and Jones both hold degrees in Interior Design and have experience working in the industry.
Learning Objectives:
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Learn tips and tricks for selecting furniture.
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Identify considerations in selecting fabric/material options.
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See what’s new in furniture options.
Steve Magee, Senior Project Manager
Deanna Jones, Senior Project Manager, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Location: Online via Zoom
Facilities and Admin Networking Meeting
8/25/2022
Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with others involved in construction and facilities within the region. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
8/25/2022
Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with others involved in construction and facilities within the region. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly for all devices. You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
Safety and Security Networking Meeting
11/1/2022
Join us for our first Security and Safety Networking Meeting. Here is an opportunity to connect with security staff from other libraries around the region; to share ideas, experiences, etc.. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
11/1/2022
Join us for our first Security and Safety Networking Meeting. Here is an opportunity to connect with security staff from other libraries around the region; to share ideas, experiences, etc.. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
Increasing Confidence as an In Charge Person
3/28/2023
Designed for non-managerial staff who occasionally serve as an In Charge person, this webinar will incorporate many real life scenarios for discussion with attendees. Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library Deputy Director Kim DeNero-Ackroyd will facilitate and share best strategies in handling situations with facilities, security, the media and customers.
Learning Objectives:
Kim DeNero-Ackroyd has been the Deputy Director of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library for 11 years. In this role, she supervises eight public service managers directly, as well as leads all public service activities. She currently serves on ALA Council, ALA’s Committee on Organizations and ALA’s Council Orientation Committee. Prior to her current role, she has twice been a branch manager, in addition to other supervisory positions. In all of her positions, effective time management has been one of the critical components of success. She is passionate about helping to develop future and current library leaders.
Location: Online via Zoom
3/28/2023
Designed for non-managerial staff who occasionally serve as an In Charge person, this webinar will incorporate many real life scenarios for discussion with attendees. Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library Deputy Director Kim DeNero-Ackroyd will facilitate and share best strategies in handling situations with facilities, security, the media and customers.
Learning Objectives:
- Becoming more confident in taking on more responsibility.
- Recognizing the important of knowing, understanding and communicating policies and procedure.
- Improve customer satisfaction in resolving issues.
Kim DeNero-Ackroyd has been the Deputy Director of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library for 11 years. In this role, she supervises eight public service managers directly, as well as leads all public service activities. She currently serves on ALA Council, ALA’s Committee on Organizations and ALA’s Council Orientation Committee. Prior to her current role, she has twice been a branch manager, in addition to other supervisory positions. In all of her positions, effective time management has been one of the critical components of success. She is passionate about helping to develop future and current library leaders.Location: Online via Zoom
Increasing Confidence as an In Charge Person
3/28/2023
Recorded 3/28/2023
Designed for non-managerial staff who occasionally serve as an In Charge person, this webinar will incorporate many real life scenarios for discussion with attendees. Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library Deputy Director Kim DeNero-Ackroyd will facilitate and share best strategies in handling situations with facilities, security, the media and customers.
Learning Objectives:
Kim DeNero-Ackroyd has been the Deputy Director of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library for 11 years. In this role, she supervises eight public service managers directly, as well as leads all public service activities. She currently serves on ALA Council, ALA’s Committee on Organizations and ALA’s Council Orientation Committee. Prior to her current role, she has twice been a branch manager, in addition to other supervisory positions. In all of her positions, effective time management has been one of the critical components of success. She is passionate about helping to develop future and current library leaders.
Location: Online via Zoom
3/28/2023
Recorded 3/28/2023Designed for non-managerial staff who occasionally serve as an In Charge person, this webinar will incorporate many real life scenarios for discussion with attendees. Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library Deputy Director Kim DeNero-Ackroyd will facilitate and share best strategies in handling situations with facilities, security, the media and customers.
Learning Objectives:
- Becoming more confident in taking on more responsibility.
- Recognizing the important of knowing, understanding and communicating policies and procedure.
- Improve customer satisfaction in resolving issues.
Kim DeNero-Ackroyd has been the Deputy Director of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library for 11 years. In this role, she supervises eight public service managers directly, as well as leads all public service activities. She currently serves on ALA Council, ALA’s Committee on Organizations and ALA’s Council Orientation Committee. Prior to her current role, she has twice been a branch manager, in addition to other supervisory positions. In all of her positions, effective time management has been one of the critical components of success. She is passionate about helping to develop future and current library leaders.Location: Online via Zoom
Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting
5/11/2023
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
5/11/2023
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting- Focused on Facilities Maintenance
9/21/2023
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Featured Presentation: Long-Term Facilities Planning: Prioritizing for the Future: The careful analysis of current facility assets is crucial to ensure that replacement is planned before obsolescence, unreliability or failure. Join a discussion on the process the Facilities Manager at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library takes to ensure mechanical systems, building finishes and equipment are utilized to their best extent and planned for succession.
Presenter:
Rob Chismar, a Youngstown area native, has been the Facilities Manager for the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library system since 2019. Rob’s experience includes numerous building and grounds management positions around Northeast Ohio. He believes that a team-oriented and proactive environment is crucial to successful management of public facilities. Rob holds an Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Applied Horticulture degree, both from Kent State University. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, home improvement projects and spending time with his two beagles, Olivia and Rex.
Location: Online via Zoom
9/21/2023
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Featured Presentation: Long-Term Facilities Planning: Prioritizing for the Future: The careful analysis of current facility assets is crucial to ensure that replacement is planned before obsolescence, unreliability or failure. Join a discussion on the process the Facilities Manager at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library takes to ensure mechanical systems, building finishes and equipment are utilized to their best extent and planned for succession.
Presenter:
Rob Chismar, a Youngstown area native, has been the Facilities Manager for the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library system since 2019. Rob’s experience includes numerous building and grounds management positions around Northeast Ohio. He believes that a team-oriented and proactive environment is crucial to successful management of public facilities. Rob holds an Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Applied Horticulture degree, both from Kent State University. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, home improvement projects and spending time with his two beagles, Olivia and Rex.Location: Online via Zoom
Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting
2/29/2024
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
2/29/2024
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
Become a Sustainability Leader: How to Increase the Environmental Capital of your Library.
8/28/2024
Sustainability is one of the nine core values in librarianship. This webinar, which will focus specifically on the environmental aspect of sustainability, is geared towards all library staff that are interested in bolstering their library and community against the effects of climate change. It will highlight examples of how librarians can increase their library’s environmental capital through practices, collections, spaces, programs, and strategic plans.
Learning objectives
Emily Lindberg is a Youth Services Associate at Westlake Porter Public Library and earned her MLIS from Valdosta State University with a specialization in youth services. In 2021 she was certified as a cycling instructor from the League of American Bicyclists, which she uses to educate people who bike and drive how to share the road safely and legally. Emily recently worked alongside city planners to develop an active transportation plan for Lakewood, Ohio. She continues to work as an advocate for pedestrians and bicyclists by implementing programs aimed at giving residents the information, skills, and practical experience they need to take advantage of existing and future active transportation infrastructure.
Location: Online via Zoom
8/28/2024
Sustainability is one of the nine core values in librarianship. This webinar, which will focus specifically on the environmental aspect of sustainability, is geared towards all library staff that are interested in bolstering their library and community against the effects of climate change. It will highlight examples of how librarians can increase their library’s environmental capital through practices, collections, spaces, programs, and strategic plans.
Learning objectives
- Participants will learn what environmental sustainability means in the context of librarianship.
- Participants will understand why environmental stewardship is necessary and important for libraries.
- Participants will gain strategies to increase the environmental capital at their library by applying the obtainable examples given in the webinar.
Emily Lindberg is a Youth Services Associate at Westlake Porter Public Library and earned her MLIS from Valdosta State University with a specialization in youth services. In 2021 she was certified as a cycling instructor from the League of American Bicyclists, which she uses to educate people who bike and drive how to share the road safely and legally. Emily recently worked alongside city planners to develop an active transportation plan for Lakewood, Ohio. She continues to work as an advocate for pedestrians and bicyclists by implementing programs aimed at giving residents the information, skills, and practical experience they need to take advantage of existing and future active transportation infrastructure.Location: Online via Zoom
Become a Sustainability Leader: How to Increase the Environmental Capital of your Library.
8/28/2024
Recorded 8/28/24
Sustainability is one of the nine core values in librarianship. This webinar, which will focus specifically on the environmental aspect of sustainability, is geared towards all library staff that are interested in bolstering their library and community against the effects of climate change. It will highlight examples of how librarians can increase their library’s environmental capital through practices, collections, spaces, programs, and strategic plans.
Learning objectives
Emily Lindberg is a Youth Services Associate at Westlake Porter Public Library and earned her MLIS from Valdosta State University with a specialization in youth services. In 2021 she was certified as a cycling instructor from the League of American Bicyclists, which she uses to educate people who bike and drive how to share the road safely and legally. Emily recently worked alongside city planners to develop an active transportation plan for Lakewood, Ohio. She continues to work as an advocate for pedestrians and bicyclists by implementing programs aimed at giving residents the information, skills, and practical experience they need to take advantage of existing and future active transportation infrastructure.
Location: Online via Zoom
8/28/2024
Recorded 8/28/24Sustainability is one of the nine core values in librarianship. This webinar, which will focus specifically on the environmental aspect of sustainability, is geared towards all library staff that are interested in bolstering their library and community against the effects of climate change. It will highlight examples of how librarians can increase their library’s environmental capital through practices, collections, spaces, programs, and strategic plans.
Learning objectives
- Participants will learn what environmental sustainability means in the context of librarianship.
- Participants will understand why environmental stewardship is necessary and important for libraries.
- Participants will gain strategies to increase the environmental capital at their library by applying the obtainable examples given in the webinar.
Emily Lindberg is a Youth Services Associate at Westlake Porter Public Library and earned her MLIS from Valdosta State University with a specialization in youth services. In 2021 she was certified as a cycling instructor from the League of American Bicyclists, which she uses to educate people who bike and drive how to share the road safely and legally. Emily recently worked alongside city planners to develop an active transportation plan for Lakewood, Ohio. She continues to work as an advocate for pedestrians and bicyclists by implementing programs aimed at giving residents the information, skills, and practical experience they need to take advantage of existing and future active transportation infrastructure.Location: Online via Zoom
Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting
11/14/2024
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
11/14/2024
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
Going the Extra Mile: Making Your Library ADA-friendly Instead of ADA-compliant
1/23/2025
Recorded 1/23/25
Librarian Rachel Stevenson will discuss various techniques to make your physical library space more ADA-friendly instead of only ADA-compliant. She will also discuss ways to look at programs to make them more ADA-friendly as well. We will look at physical, mental health, and sensory ways to make your library a more welcoming space to all.
Objectives:
Location: Online via Zoom
1/23/2025
Recorded 1/23/25Librarian Rachel Stevenson will discuss various techniques to make your physical library space more ADA-friendly instead of only ADA-compliant. She will also discuss ways to look at programs to make them more ADA-friendly as well. We will look at physical, mental health, and sensory ways to make your library a more welcoming space to all.
Objectives:
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Will learn where to find terminology to use when talking about people with disabilities and how language matters
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Will learn quick ways to make their library more ADA Friendly without a major renovation
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Will learn how to make programming more inclusive
Presenter:
Rachel Stevenson is a librarian from Northwest Pennsylvania. It was not until her father lost her leg to a parasite she realized how the world is not built for people in wheelchairs and became an advocate for those with disabilities. She lives with an invisible disability she grew up being told she should never talk about because people would judge her harshly over it. She is the first to admit that she is always learning.
Rachel Stevenson is a librarian from Northwest Pennsylvania. It was not until her father lost her leg to a parasite she realized how the world is not built for people in wheelchairs and became an advocate for those with disabilities. She lives with an invisible disability she grew up being told she should never talk about because people would judge her harshly over it. She is the first to admit that she is always learning. Location: Online via Zoom
Going the Extra Mile: Making Your Library ADA-friendly Instead of ADA-compliant
1/23/2025
Location: Online via Zoom
1/23/2025
Librarian Rachel Stevenson will discuss various techniques to make your physical library space more ADA-friendly instead of only ADA-compliant. She will also discuss ways to look at programs to make them more ADA-friendly as well. We will look at physical, mental health, and sensory ways to make your library a more welcoming space to all.
Objectives:
Objectives:
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Will learn where to find terminology to use when talking about people with disabilities and how language matters
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Will learn quick ways to make their library more ADA Friendly without a major renovation
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Will learn how to make programming more inclusive
Presenter:
Rachel Stevenson is a librarian from Northwest Pennsylvania. It was not until her father lost her leg to a parasite she realized how the world is not built for people in wheelchairs and became an advocate for those with disabilities. She lives with an invisible disability she grew up being told she should never talk about because people would judge her harshly over it. She is the first to admit that she is always learning.
Rachel Stevenson is a librarian from Northwest Pennsylvania. It was not until her father lost her leg to a parasite she realized how the world is not built for people in wheelchairs and became an advocate for those with disabilities. She lives with an invisible disability she grew up being told she should never talk about because people would judge her harshly over it. She is the first to admit that she is always learning. Location: Online via Zoom
Construction and Facilities Networking Meeting
5/29/2025
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
5/29/2025
Catch up with your peers in this networking opportunity about construction and facilities. Send topics you would like to discuss to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
Construction and Facilities Active Learning Community Meeting
10/30/2025
Location: Online via Zoom
10/30/2025
We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and collaboration. Our traditional networking meetings are now Active Learning Communities—dynamic spaces designed for shared learning, real conversation, and practical support.
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges. You'll also get a guided introduction to our new message boards, which will help keep the conversation going long after the meeting ends.
This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
Construction and Facilities Active Learning Community Meeting
4/8/2026
Location: Online via Zoom
4/8/2026
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.
This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom