NOTSL is dedicated to empowering technical services librarians in Northern Ohio. From the outset, our mission has centered on promoting information sharing, open dialogue, and collaborative learning within the field.
We actively sponsor programs in our local community and encourage ongoing education through scholarships. Our commitment lies in advancing professional growth, fostering innovation, and strengthening collaboration in library technical services.
NOTSL traces its roots back to 1947, when a small group of catalogers from the Greater Cleveland area first gathered to share ideas and address the evolving needs of their profession.
Originally known as the Northern Ohio Catalogers, the group formally became NOTSL in 1959, reflecting a broader focus on all aspects of technical services in libraries. NOTSL has always been a community built on collaboration, innovation, and mutual support.
Over the years, we have continually adapted to meet the changing needs of our members while honoring the dedication and vision of those who came before us.
NOTSL would like to acknowledge the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. Northern Ohio is the ancestral home of the Delaware, Shawnee, Wyandot, and other Great Lakes tribes.
Following the Treaty of Greenville, these peoples were forcibly removed from this land. We invite you to learn more about the lands you reside on through the Native Land app.
