OhioNet Library Communications and Outreach Agenda
We are excited to share an overview of the sessions and presenters at our upcoming Library Communications and Outreach Summit on April 22! Special thanks to all of our speakers for contributing their work and sharing their experiences with fellow OhioNet members.
OhioNet Library Communications and Outreach Summit Agenda
8:30-9 a.m. — Coffee & Tea
9-9:05 a.m. — Opening Remarks
Katy Mathuews, OhioNet
9:05-9:40 a.m. — Featured Speaker
Unhinged Library Content: Creating Effective Social Media in 2026 – Grayson Kelly, Columbus Metropolitan Library
9:40-10:30 a.m. — Reaching Underserved Communities
From Visit to Belonging: Inreach to Multilingual Seniors Through Creative Engagement and Access – Fevean Keflom, Ria Vimal, Worthington Libraries
Removing the Margins: Library Service to Underserved Patrons – Melody Yoder, Lima Public Library
10:30-10:40 a.m. — Break
10:40-11:05 a.m. — You Can’t Engage Alone: Relationship-Building as Program Promotions
Janell Verdream, Kenyon College
11:05-11:30 a.m. — Vendor Demo – WhoFi
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Centralizing and Streamlining Learning Commons Communications
Allyssa Darden, Samantha Kapp, Franklin University
12-12:45 p.m. — Lunch
12:45-1:10 p.m. — If You Don’t Tell Your Story, Someone Else Will
Bryan Howard, Nicole Fowles, Delaware County District Library
1:10-1:35 p.m. — Interactive Session
Transforming Hobbies into Unconventional Library Outreach – Brigitte Galauner, The University of Akron
1:35-1:45 p.m. — Break
1:45-3 p.m. — Lightning Round
Overdue Conversations – Loni Smith, Williams County Library
From the Ground Up: Building a Pro-Library Community from Scratch – Annie Zwisler, Portage County District Library
Activating Sound Collections Through a Collaborative Radio Program – Valerie Lines, Peter Lusch, Bowling Green State University
Special Libraries: How Law Libraries Foster Outreach, Instruction and Research to Demonstrate Value – Adrian Tinsley, Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library
We Can’t Go to Everything: A Data-Driven Approach to Community Events – Courtney Lewis, Ruby Smart, Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library
Trending: Knowing Which Social Media Trends to Cash In On As An Academic Library – Carly Fledderjohann, University of Cincinnati
3-3:05 p.m. — Closing Remarks
Hannah Rosen, OhioNet
About Our Featured Speaker:
Grayson Kelly, Digital Storyteller Specialist at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Grayson Kelly leads digital storytelling at Columbus Metropolitan Library, where he works to position one of the nation’s busiest public library systems as a culturally relevant media brand. Over two years, his work has generated more than 100 million organic impressions and doubled the library’s social media audience, making Columbus the fourth most-followed public library in the country. His short-form video work was nominated for an Ohio Valley Emmy award in 2025, and was featured in the New York Times, CBS Evening News, Smithsonian Magazine, and more.
Please Note: This is an in-person event hosted at OhioNet’s Town Hall meeting space in Westerville, Ohio. Registration includes coffee and tea in the morning, light snacks, and a full lunch. As this is a live, in-person event, sessions will not be recorded or available in OhioNet’s Training Archive.
Have questions or need help with registration? Email our team at [email protected].
