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The Art of Strategic Planning: Essential Skills for Leaders—Presentations now available online

OCLC Eastern, in partnership with SLA, FLICC and ARL, presented The Art of Strategic Persuasion: Essential Skills for Leaders on April 10. Over 82 individuals participated in this exciting one-time event, coming from as far away as Canada to attend.

"The event was outstanding. It's unique topics like this that make me really proud to be a part of OCLC," said attendee John Teskey, Director of Libraries at University of New Brunswick. Teskey serves as a Members Council delegate on behalf of OCLC in Canada.

The two dynamic speakers and teachers—Dr. Susan Miller and Mr. Tom Calcagni—provided invaluable guidance and instruction concerning the art of public speaking and presentation. Presentations from the event are now available online. Click here and select the “Speakers and Presentations” tab to view and download presentations.

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OCLC Eastern welcomes Michael Cosentino and promotes Beth Ewoldsen

Michael Cosentino is the newest member of OCLC Eastern's Education and Member Services team. He earned his MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. Cosentino has experience working in a variety of libraries in various capacities—from circulation and reference work at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to National Public Radio's Music Library, where he recently served as an intern, cataloging CDs and providing reference to production directors of NPR’s dynamic programs.

Beth Ewoldsen has been promoted from Training and Support Assistant to Training and Support Coordinator. She has been with OCLC Eastern since November 2006. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina with a double major in International Relations and German.

Representing OCLC and representing you

OCLC Eastern is your local connection to the OCLC worldwide library cooperative. Contributing OCLC Eastern members reap the full benefits of OCLC membership, and more—without an annual fee.

As a service center, we connect over 350 regional members, offer discounts on OCLC products and databases, and provide access to training and consulting that helps libraries better serve their communities.

Benefits of membership

  • Access to OCLC—We’re backed by the full strength of OCLC’s worldwide cooperative and can offer its full range of services
  • Overall savings—We can help libraries save time and money through a variety of cooperative purchasing programs and member discounts (for such things as electronic resources, library supplies, and special events)
  • Diverse training—We offer a wide variety of courses from cataloging with Connexion to a workshop on copyright issues or team building
  • Ongoing communications—We help libraries stay current on the latest trends and emerging professional issues through print communications, RSS feeds, and regular updates
  • Advocacy—We support our profession, affect policy and help libraries increase visibility and impact on a daily basis
  • Networking—We facilitate collaboration between libraries sharing similar interests or issues
  • A voice in the community—The ability to represent your institution on the OCLC Eastern Advisory Council, and vote for the OCLC Eastern representative on OCLC Members Council
  • No cost—OCLC Eastern membership is free

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