Except for 2020, OLSSI has been held annually since 2002! Here is what our attendees have had to say:
2024 at Heidelberg University
- “This is a real rare bird – useful info, good topics for the sessions, and a relaxed atmosphere. Plus, the price is very affordable.”
- “[OLSSI] is a great resource that I have recommended to staff at my library and will continue to recommend.”
- “OLSSI is a great conference for library support staff, allowing us to build connections and gain new insights and ideas to implement in our home libraries.”
2023 at the University of Dayton
- “This was a great experience + some wonderful information.”
- “The best organized and most fun conference I’ve ever been to.”
- “It’s great to get the opportunity to meet new people while learning from presenters and each other.”
2022 at Otterbein University
- “Excellent. Great interaction with attendees. Got good ideas to take back.”
- “Optimistic, compelling, thought provoking. Good company.”
- “Good value for money.”
2021 Online for the First Time
- “Great workshops, useful information, topics were very interesting and current.”
- “Very professional. You’d never know it was your first time doing an online conference.”
- “Wonderful organization and hope they are around for many years to come!!”
2019 at Heidelberg University
- “My favorite thing was interacting with other attendees. I learned from their experiences and expertise and was able to share with others.”
- “This was my first [OLSSI]. It was great. I was super excited. I got so much from it.”
- “Amazing. Learned so much – instructors were fun and knowledgable.”
2018 at the University of Mount Union
- “I love that OLSSI works to keep us all apprised of new trends and topics.”
- “I’ve been to nine conferences in nine years and this one was easily the best.”
- “I was ready for some different, expanded professional development! I was lucky that my request was approved. I hope it will be again next year.”
2017 at Central State University
- “The courses were interesting and relevant to what our workplace is trying to accomplish. It also seemed to have more topics that I wanted to learn more about personally.”
- “I’ve come before, and it’s always been really fun and helpful. I love the conference and the classes; they are very useful.”
- “I have attended OLSSI several times. I have never been disappointed.”
2016 at Ohio Northern University
- “This was a training with my peers. I didn’t feel outranked or ‘only’ a library associate. Very friendly staff. Well thought-out program. I like learning about other libraries.”
- “Fun people! Good sessions that have info I can use immediately.”
- “My favorite part of OLSSI is visiting other schools and meeting new faces. Also the classes and instructors. It’s always fun.”
2015 at Baldwin-Wallace College
- “This was suggested to me by my supervisor, and though I was nervous and its hard to be away from home, it was a great experience.”
- “I loved all of the classes and the location. I honestly wouldn’t change much.”
- “The people were amazing. Fun, entertaining, enlightening.”
2014 at Wilmington College
- “OLSSI is a great organization, and the classes they offer are great and informative. Nothing is keeping me from coming back.”
- “I always enjoy seeing familiar and new faces each year. OLSSI is a great resource for library support staff.”
- “The sessions were informative and interesting. The activities allowed me to network and get to know some pretty awesome people. I wouldn’t change a thing.”
2013 at Heidelberg University
- “Without a doubt, the OLSSI conference was one of the most practical meetings I have attended in my 2+ years at [my employer]. I was also very pleased that OLSSI-folk made sure that we newbies felt immediately included in all of the events. Strong work!”
- “As always, OLSSI is a pleasure and joy to participate in. Attendees are engaged, having fun, and the environment is conducive to learning and socializing with colleagues. Good job!”
- “Thanks for all your hard work! I really enjoyed it!”
2012 at Wright State University
- “This is just a top notch production from start to finish!”
- “I have coworkers say this is the best conference going, best classes, best teachers, best fun. They were right. … I learn things that work for my job, not librarians and managers.”
- “OLSSI is so well organized; can’t wait for the next one.”
2011 at Ohio University, Athens
- “Very well run. I’m impressed with how knowledgeable your instructors are. … Truly the best conference in Ohio.”
- “I always get a lot out of OLSSI. Everyone is jazzed and it’s nice to go home energized (can you be exhausted and energized at the same time?)”
- “Keep doing what you’re doing because it’s turning out very well.”
2010 at Baldwin-Wallace College
- “Had a great time & learned a lot. Very organized!”
- “This has been a fun and instructive conference!”
- “Best conference I have attended. … Hope to attend next year and bring others. Lots of great ideas to take back.”
2009 at Denison University
- “The mixture of education and fun was WONDERFUL! It did my heart good! I feel like I can really go back to work and tell them how much I learned!! … I can’t say enough how joyous I am! I feel like I can take on the world! Bravo OLSSI!”
- ” You folks really know what you are doing!”
- “Wonderful conference! Very best I have ever attended!”
2008 at The University of Toledo
- “Had a very good time, left full of useful information to implement when I return to work.”
- “I felt the conference was very well organized. The staff was very welcoming! And fun to be around.”
- “Great conference.”
2007 at Shawnee State University
- “Excellent selection of topics for sessions!”
- “This is by far the BEST conference I have ever attended. (I have attended 2 to four conferences every year for the last ten years.)”
- “F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!”
2006 at Wilmington College
- “This is a great way to stay connected with what’s going on in a fast changing world.”
- “The past few days have exceeded my expectations! Looking forward to attending future events.”
- “Amazing! The effort, energy and love is quite evident! … The experience was educational, fun and worth my time!”
2005 at Baldwin-Wallace College
- “Great conference, well-organized, will return!”
- “So glad it was casual! It made it easier to get comfortable, relax, and absorb the huge amount of information.”
- “Thank you for a great conference. See you next year.”
2004 at Ohio Northern University
- “Exceeded expectations; empowering and personal.”
- “Very well done – gave me a number of ideas of things to look up when I get back.”
- “Exceeded expectations! Wow! I learned so much! A mini MLIS degree!”
2003 at Kenyon College
- “Thank you for such a great conference. Would love to come back next year.”
- “This had to be an amazing amount of work . . . to great success. Spending time with each other forms relationships that would take years of meeting to achieve. As much learning takes place at the meals as the sessions.”
- “The Institute as a whole was great. It was fun and informative.”
2002 at Ohio Dominican University
- “Was worth every minute and every $.”
- “What a wonderful 1st time event. Bravo!”
- “Excellent for support staff.”