James R. AhernMA, MLIS, CAS, Ed.D. candidateLibrarian & Cultural Heritage Expert

Civic Engagement

Volunteer

Service beyond the profession — contributing time, expertise, and commitment to community, cultural heritage, and civic life.

Ongoing STATE- and COUNTY-Level VOLUNTEER SERVICE as a PUBLIC LIBRARIAN (2023 - present): Ohio Library Council (oversight of 251 public library systems comprising approximately 7.7 million cardholders) with professional involvement in divisions for Management & Administration, Reference & Information Services, Public Outreach & Special Services, and Special Collections [with an emphasis on supporting Ohio library systems with (1) Community Veterans projects necessitating access to official military records archived by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and historical research documents collected by the fifteen statutory executive agencies of the U.S. federal government; (2) Cultural Heritage Preservation; and (3) Legal Informatics for Digital Education].

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Specialized Knowledge. Ethical Principles in the Age of AI. Legacy Management. FOIA & Privacy Act records requests.

As of July 2, 2026, jrahern.net is established and operates as a private-sector sole proprietorship within the state of Ohio; as such, Chapter 1776 of the Ohio Revised Code does not apply.

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