The Membership Committee develops the OLC’s membership recruitment and retention strategies, advises staff on implementation, and promotes OLC membership in a variety of venues and in conjunction with other Committees and Divisions.
The committee works in conjunction with other unit coordinators and chairs to promote OLC and its activities. The purpose of the committee is to: retain established members of OLC; recruit new members to OLC; and inspire member engagement, participation and inclusion.
Join the Ohio Library Council
Sheila Ward
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Chair (2026)
Jennifer Buch
Huron Public Library
Assistant Chair (2026)
Bradley Kuykendall
Dayton Metro Library
Secretary (2026)
Jon Keppel
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Committee Member (2027)
Lia Birnbaum
Committee Member (2026)
Sarah Vargo
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library
Committee Member (2028)
Mary Ellen Icaza
Stark County District Library
Board Liaison
Jeanine D'Andrea
Ohio Library Council
Staff Liaison
