What does inclusive mean to your library and its daily operations? Is your library inclusive? Join Shauna Koszegi, Adult Services Librarian from the Sun Prairie Public Library, as she gives you an overview of the newly released Inclusive Services Assessment and Guide. This guide will help you reflect on how your library can be a place where everyone feels safe, welcome and respected.
Recordings & Resources
What Does Inclusivity Look Like at Your Library?
Presenter: Shauna Koszegi, Adult Services Librarian
Effective Library Advocacy
Presenter: Connie Meyer, Library Advocate and Leadership Coach, Kathy Pletcher, Library Advocate and Leadership Coach
We are excited to share some advice for effective library advocacy with Library Development & Legislation Committee (LD&L) Co-Chairs Connie Meyer and Kathy Pletcher. Covering everyday advocacy to decision-makers and stakeholders as well as Library Legislative Day, hear tips on who to talk to, when, and how from our presenters.
Effective Library Advocacy
Presenter: Connie Meyer, Director, Bridges Library System, Kathy Pletcher, Director, Bridges Library System
We are excited to share some advice for effective library advocacy with Library Development & Legislation Committee (LD&L) Co-Chairs Connie Meyer and Kathy Pletcher. Covering everyday advocacy to decision-makers and stakeholders as well as Library Legislative Day, hear tips on who to talk to, when, and how from our presenters.
Free is Key: Ensuring Your Library is Meeting its Mission
Presenter: Dawn Wacek, Youth Services Manager, La Crosse Public Library
Join Dawn Wacek for a discussion of your library's mission and how fine policies may be working against you! Learn the ins and outs of going fine free and what library research and best practice recommendations show about the benefits of making your collection more accessible.
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Governing Libraries that Inspire Investment
Presenter: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Library System (NY)
A primary role of the board is to secure adequate funding for the library. Making the case for funding and inspiring stakeholders to invest in your library has never been more critical. With fierce competition for public and private funds and changing perceptions about what a library actually does, it has never been more important to talk about the essential nature of your library to those you serve to those who make funding decisions about your library. During this webinar you will receive an introduction to the basic building blocks that need to be in place to inspire investment of funding and good will into your library and get a front row seat to some of the latest thinking in the profession on how to ensure your library's future in an uncertain world.