Rosen Round Table at Conference

The OELMA Annual Conference, “Read, Learn, Evolve” at OCLC is on November 13-15.  Among the many excellent sessions is the Rosen Round Table, Saturday, November 15 at 1:15 p.m.

Join three Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarians of the Month for an engaging session during which each will share their project, program or lesson plan.  Sheree Crandall (November 2024), Portsmouth West Middle School librarian will share her exciting program, Career Day at Portsmouth West Middle School.  Kelly Silwani (February 2024), Olentangy Orange Middle School librarian, will share her lesson plan entitled “Truth or Faux.”  Pam VanArsdale (September 2020), St. Francis DeSales High School librarian will share how she engages high school students in poetry through Poetry Outloud.  Opportunities for questions will follow. A brief overview of the Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month Award program will be conducted by facilitator Susan Yutzey, Past President, and Miriam Gilbert, Director of Rosen Online.

The Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month began in 2019 and since then thirty-six Ohio school librarians have received this distinguished award.  OELMA accepts nominations throughout the year; however, awards are given September through May of each school year.

So how can you become a Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month?  It’s as easy as 1,2,3.

1. Visit the OELMA website for the nomination form and guidelines before the 15th of each month

2. Determine which of your outstanding programs, projects or lesson plans you wish to highlight. Selection of the program, project or lesson plan is based on Ohio LIbrary Guidelines, outreach, advocacy, and best practices.

3. Complete the nomination form, upload a photo (png or jpg) of you and the project. Include additional support materials, if you wish. Click on submit and you are done!

Why is the Rosen Publishing Ohio School Librarian of the Month program a win for you, your students, and your school building?

1. Each recipient receives a free set of high quality resources donated by Rosen Publishing

2. Each recipient receives a letter and press release acknowledging the award, as does the principal, and is featured in the OELMA listserv and social media

3. Each recipient is highlighted in an OELMA blog post

Rosen Publishing Group, since its founding in 1950, has supported librarians with outstanding books, ebooks, and databases. OELMA is grateful for Rosen Publishing’s support throughout the years.  We are particularly excited because Rosen Publishing Group’s Miriam Gilbert, Director of Rosen Online, will be one of two facilitators at the Rosen Round Table.

See you at Conference 2025!  Let’s rock those Rosen Publishing Outstanding School Librarian of the Month applications this year!