Library Leadership Track
Wednesday, January 24
This track is geared toward library managers or directors.
Wednesday, January 24
This track is geared toward library managers or directors.
10:30 am: Developing Dynamic Leadership for Your Library
Gavin Woltjer, Director
Billings Public Library; Billings, MT
This program explores five areas of dynamic library leadership: accountability and expectations; failure; initiative and creativity; library narrative; and communication. Through the combination of these five areas, participants will begin to better understand the type of leadership their library needs in order to best serve their patrons. As libraries continue to evolve, leadership needs to evolve in order to meet the needs of patrons and staff.
Gavin Woltjer, Director
Billings Public Library; Billings, MT
This program explores five areas of dynamic library leadership: accountability and expectations; failure; initiative and creativity; library narrative; and communication. Through the combination of these five areas, participants will begin to better understand the type of leadership their library needs in order to best serve their patrons. As libraries continue to evolve, leadership needs to evolve in order to meet the needs of patrons and staff.
1 pm: The Wild Introvert: Why Quieter People Are Excellent Leaders
Susan Quinn, Director
Ocean County Library; Toms River, NJ
Libraries are full of quieter people who have the potential to be excellent leaders in their organizations. This webinar will provide an overview of successful leaders, past and present, who were introverts but also had the wild idea that they could succeed in their chosen professions. Learn how the introvert's ability to stay calm, organized, determined and focused can lead both them and their teams to success and transformation - and to the top of the organization chart.
Susan Quinn, Director
Ocean County Library; Toms River, NJ
Libraries are full of quieter people who have the potential to be excellent leaders in their organizations. This webinar will provide an overview of successful leaders, past and present, who were introverts but also had the wild idea that they could succeed in their chosen professions. Learn how the introvert's ability to stay calm, organized, determined and focused can lead both them and their teams to success and transformation - and to the top of the organization chart.
2:30 pm: Ethics in the 21st Century Library
Sarah Houghton, Director
San Rafael Public Library; San Rafael, CA
As the world goes increasingly digital, the climate surrounding information politics becomes increasingly convoluted. Libraries are caught in the heart of these tangled issues. When was the last time you looked at the ethical statements of our profession? When you sign contracts and revise policies are you keeping those ethics in mind? As you develop programs and policies are you thinking about how to fold in the ethics of freedom of information and privacy? If not, now’s a great time to start!
Sarah Houghton, Director
San Rafael Public Library; San Rafael, CA
As the world goes increasingly digital, the climate surrounding information politics becomes increasingly convoluted. Libraries are caught in the heart of these tangled issues. When was the last time you looked at the ethical statements of our profession? When you sign contracts and revise policies are you keeping those ethics in mind? As you develop programs and policies are you thinking about how to fold in the ethics of freedom of information and privacy? If not, now’s a great time to start!
4 pm: Managing a Vibrant Volunteer Program
Meredith Lowe, Outreach Specialist
University of Wisconsin - Madison iSchool; Madison, WI
Tap into the expertise, enthusiasm, and energy of your local residents to make your public library a welcoming presence in your community. In this presentation, we talk about the rewards and challenges of recruiting, training, and managing library volunteers. Details about job descriptions, application forms, and training manuals will be shared, as well as what elements make up a successful volunteer policy.
Meredith Lowe, Outreach Specialist
University of Wisconsin - Madison iSchool; Madison, WI
Tap into the expertise, enthusiasm, and energy of your local residents to make your public library a welcoming presence in your community. In this presentation, we talk about the rewards and challenges of recruiting, training, and managing library volunteers. Details about job descriptions, application forms, and training manuals will be shared, as well as what elements make up a successful volunteer policy.