By Asha Vyas A budget is more than just a series of numbers on a page; it is an embodiment of our values. President Barack Obama. A well-planned budget reflects your library’s community footprint.…
On behalf of our client, the Cuyahoga Falls Library, we are seeking exceptional candidates for a new Director opening. This highly visible, mission-oriented leadership position will plan, implement…
By Cari Dubiel It’s impossible to know exactly what a direct report is doing at a given moment—and this task is even more daunting in the arena of special skills. Most Directors have an MLIS and a…
Having worked with over a dozen public libraries across Ohio, we’ve come to appreciate the unique circumstances of each library system. Working with Preble County District Library recently, we…
Although many of our clients are familiar with our human resources consulting projects, we are still surprised that many don’t realize we also help our clients find top talent. But we do! We…
By Asha Vyas Imagine the joy I felt arriving at work one bright Tuesday morning to find a note from the library’s fiscal officer reading: “I’m eloping – see you in three weeks.” Alas, my joy was…
By Cari Dubiel Public libraries are often faced with challenges when it comes to training in general: staff shortages, lack of time, and the need to stay relevant to their communities, are only a…
By Cari Dubiel Developing and executing the evaluation of an Executive Director or Fiscal Officer is often a challenge for public library trustees and employees alike. As community members, trustees…
Our case study for this month highlights work we did for a public library client of ours. We are passionate about helping our public library clients learn and use best practices when it comes to…
The 2021 Ohio Library Council Convention and Expo is going to be held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus October 13 to 15, 2021. OA will attend as an exhibitor and we are excited to be…
