SlideShare ist ein Scribd-Unternehmen logo
1 von 11
The Biggest, Baddest Issues 
Facing Public Libraries 
Carolyn Brewer 
Library Consultant 
Instructional Librarian 
ckd52@yahoo.com
Issues for 2014 and Beyond 
Secondary: REALLY? 
• Funding $$$$$$$$$$ 
• Advocacy !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
• Relevancy ?????????
Plan For the Future 
• Trustees 
• The Right Staff 
• Strategic Risks
What is a Trustee To Do? 
• What has the Board accomplished in the last 2 
years? 
• What have you personally accomplished for 
the Board/Library in the last 2 years? 
• What is your passion for the library?
What is a Trustee To Do? Cont’d 
• What are your Strengths? Talents? 
• What do you really dislike doing? 
• Tie yourself into the mission/goals of the 
library.
What is a Trustee To Do? Cont’d 
• And this all leads to your value in: 
– Funding 
– Advocacy 
– Relevancy
The Library Director 
• Soft Skills 
• Power Skills 
• Spotlight Skills
The Library Director and Support 
• Professional Development 
• Selecting Key Staff Members 
• Training for All
Strategic Plans 
• Last Updated 
• Risks Analysis 
• Plan for the Trustees 
• Plan for the Library
Next Steps 
• Self Evaluations for Boards/Trustees 
– http://www.compasspoint.org/board-cafe/self-assessment- 
board 
– http://managementhelp.org/boards/development/ev 
aluations.htm 
• Update Library Director and Staff Job 
Duties/Goals if this hasn’t been done in the last 3 
years 
• Coordinate a Strategic Plan Committee/Group
Questions 
• Please feel free to contact me for further 
questions. 
• Carolyn Davidson Brewer 
– 817-901-1411 
– ckd52@yahoo.com 
• Thank you and have a great day!!

Weitere ähnliche Inhalte

Ähnlich wie The Biggest, Baddest Issues Facing Public Libraries

Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 1 (Nov. 2018)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 1 (Nov. 2018)Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 1 (Nov. 2018)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 1 (Nov. 2018)ALATechSource
 
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need—Part 1 (November 2017)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need—Part 1 (November 2017)Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need—Part 1 (November 2017)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need—Part 1 (November 2017)ALATechSource
 
Bringing in the Masses: Making Your Library Essential
Bringing in the Masses: Making Your Library EssentialBringing in the Masses: Making Your Library Essential
Bringing in the Masses: Making Your Library EssentialMsGrover1013
 
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library ManagerA Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library ManagerHeather Martin-Detka
 
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library ManagerA Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library ManagerHeather Martin-Detka
 
Drafting the Blueprint: Building Friends for Minnesota Association of LIbrary...
Drafting the Blueprint: Building Friends for Minnesota Association of LIbrary...Drafting the Blueprint: Building Friends for Minnesota Association of LIbrary...
Drafting the Blueprint: Building Friends for Minnesota Association of LIbrary...Ann Walker Smalley
 
Avoid the 5 Kisses of Death in Your Graduate School Application
Avoid the 5 Kisses of Death in Your Graduate School ApplicationAvoid the 5 Kisses of Death in Your Graduate School Application
Avoid the 5 Kisses of Death in Your Graduate School ApplicationGradSchools1EducationDynamics
 
Embedded Librarianship...Getting Started
Embedded Librarianship...Getting StartedEmbedded Librarianship...Getting Started
Embedded Librarianship...Getting StartedCourtney Mlinar
 
Why I Gave at the Office
Why I Gave at the OfficeWhy I Gave at the Office
Why I Gave at the OfficeMeredith Blair
 
Inaugural International Public Library Fundraising Conference: Major Capital ...
Inaugural International Public Library Fundraising Conference: Major Capital ...Inaugural International Public Library Fundraising Conference: Major Capital ...
Inaugural International Public Library Fundraising Conference: Major Capital ...Brent Buechler
 
The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017
The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017
The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017WiLS
 
2016-7 Toastmasters PRM Plan-Website
2016-7 Toastmasters PRM Plan-Website2016-7 Toastmasters PRM Plan-Website
2016-7 Toastmasters PRM Plan-WebsiteAlexis Sanders
 
Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)
Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)
Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)Bloomerang
 
Club Leadership Education - Train the Trainer 2010
Club Leadership Education - Train the Trainer 2010Club Leadership Education - Train the Trainer 2010
Club Leadership Education - Train the Trainer 2010Kiwanis International
 
Sno isle metrics stories & tips
Sno isle metrics stories & tipsSno isle metrics stories & tips
Sno isle metrics stories & tipsStephen Abram
 
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 2 (Nov. 2018)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 2 (Nov. 2018)Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 2 (Nov. 2018)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 2 (Nov. 2018)ALATechSource
 
2016 Fundraising & Friendraising
2016 Fundraising & Friendraising2016 Fundraising & Friendraising
2016 Fundraising & FriendraisingDuron Jones
 

Ähnlich wie The Biggest, Baddest Issues Facing Public Libraries (20)

Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 1 (Nov. 2018)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 1 (Nov. 2018)Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 1 (Nov. 2018)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 1 (Nov. 2018)
 
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need—Part 1 (November 2017)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need—Part 1 (November 2017)Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need—Part 1 (November 2017)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need—Part 1 (November 2017)
 
Bringing in the Masses: Making Your Library Essential
Bringing in the Masses: Making Your Library EssentialBringing in the Masses: Making Your Library Essential
Bringing in the Masses: Making Your Library Essential
 
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library ManagerA Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
 
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library ManagerA Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Successes and Challenges as a New Library Manager
 
Drafting the Blueprint: Building Friends for Minnesota Association of LIbrary...
Drafting the Blueprint: Building Friends for Minnesota Association of LIbrary...Drafting the Blueprint: Building Friends for Minnesota Association of LIbrary...
Drafting the Blueprint: Building Friends for Minnesota Association of LIbrary...
 
Avoid the 5 Kisses of Death in Your Graduate School Application
Avoid the 5 Kisses of Death in Your Graduate School ApplicationAvoid the 5 Kisses of Death in Your Graduate School Application
Avoid the 5 Kisses of Death in Your Graduate School Application
 
Embedded Librarianship...Getting Started
Embedded Librarianship...Getting StartedEmbedded Librarianship...Getting Started
Embedded Librarianship...Getting Started
 
Why I Gave at the Office
Why I Gave at the OfficeWhy I Gave at the Office
Why I Gave at the Office
 
Inaugural International Public Library Fundraising Conference: Major Capital ...
Inaugural International Public Library Fundraising Conference: Major Capital ...Inaugural International Public Library Fundraising Conference: Major Capital ...
Inaugural International Public Library Fundraising Conference: Major Capital ...
 
The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017
The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017
The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017
 
2016-7 Toastmasters PRM Plan-Website
2016-7 Toastmasters PRM Plan-Website2016-7 Toastmasters PRM Plan-Website
2016-7 Toastmasters PRM Plan-Website
 
Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)
Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)
Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)
 
Club Leadership Education - Train the Trainer 2010
Club Leadership Education - Train the Trainer 2010Club Leadership Education - Train the Trainer 2010
Club Leadership Education - Train the Trainer 2010
 
Sno isle metrics stories & tips
Sno isle metrics stories & tipsSno isle metrics stories & tips
Sno isle metrics stories & tips
 
2012-10-31 Volunteer Engagement
2012-10-31 Volunteer Engagement2012-10-31 Volunteer Engagement
2012-10-31 Volunteer Engagement
 
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 2 (Nov. 2018)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 2 (Nov. 2018)Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 2 (Nov. 2018)
Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills You Need, Part 2 (Nov. 2018)
 
2016 Fundraising & Friendraising
2016 Fundraising & Friendraising2016 Fundraising & Friendraising
2016 Fundraising & Friendraising
 
You Are The funder
You Are The funder You Are The funder
You Are The funder
 
The Progression Review (RD2) and the Annual Review
The Progression Review (RD2) and the Annual ReviewThe Progression Review (RD2) and the Annual Review
The Progression Review (RD2) and the Annual Review
 

Mehr von jamzak

Facebook Presentation - WLA
Facebook Presentation - WLAFacebook Presentation - WLA
Facebook Presentation - WLAjamzak
 
15 Ways To Spice up Facebook
15 Ways To Spice up Facebook15 Ways To Spice up Facebook
15 Ways To Spice up Facebookjamzak
 
Library Evaluations: Community Involvement, On-going Improvement, Results!
 Library Evaluations: Community Involvement, On-going Improvement, Results!  Library Evaluations: Community Involvement, On-going Improvement, Results!
Library Evaluations: Community Involvement, On-going Improvement, Results! jamzak
 
Hand out from Valerie
Hand out from ValerieHand out from Valerie
Hand out from Valeriejamzak
 
A New Vision: Why Wisconsin Needs Libraries More Than Ever
A New Vision: Why Wisconsin Needs Libraries More Than EverA New Vision: Why Wisconsin Needs Libraries More Than Ever
A New Vision: Why Wisconsin Needs Libraries More Than Everjamzak
 
Starting or Revitalizing a Friends Group
Starting or Revitalizing a Friends GroupStarting or Revitalizing a Friends Group
Starting or Revitalizing a Friends Groupjamzak
 
Making an Artful Ask
Making an Artful Ask Making an Artful Ask
Making an Artful Ask jamzak
 
Business case
Business case Business case
Business case jamzak
 
Waukesha countylibrariessow
Waukesha countylibrariessowWaukesha countylibrariessow
Waukesha countylibrariessowjamzak
 
There’s an app for that
There’s an app for thatThere’s an app for that
There’s an app for thatjamzak
 
Grassroots meeting
Grassroots meeting Grassroots meeting
Grassroots meeting jamzak
 
Tomorrow's transformations 5 trends
Tomorrow's transformations   5 trendsTomorrow's transformations   5 trends
Tomorrow's transformations 5 trendsjamzak
 
Using the five senses in afterschool programming
Using the five senses in afterschool programmingUsing the five senses in afterschool programming
Using the five senses in afterschool programmingjamzak
 
There is an app for that from concept to launch
There is an app for that   from concept to launchThere is an app for that   from concept to launch
There is an app for that from concept to launchjamzak
 
Senior moments event planning for the mature audience
Senior moments   event planning for the mature audienceSenior moments   event planning for the mature audience
Senior moments event planning for the mature audiencejamzak
 
Putting ux into customer service
Putting ux into customer servicePutting ux into customer service
Putting ux into customer servicejamzak
 
Poverty awareness through library engagement
Poverty awareness through library engagementPoverty awareness through library engagement
Poverty awareness through library engagementjamzak
 
Newil super symposium
Newil super symposiumNewil super symposium
Newil super symposiumjamzak
 
Digital habits of public library members
Digital habits of public library membersDigital habits of public library members
Digital habits of public library membersjamzak
 

Mehr von jamzak (20)

Facebook Presentation - WLA
Facebook Presentation - WLAFacebook Presentation - WLA
Facebook Presentation - WLA
 
15 Ways To Spice up Facebook
15 Ways To Spice up Facebook15 Ways To Spice up Facebook
15 Ways To Spice up Facebook
 
Library Evaluations: Community Involvement, On-going Improvement, Results!
 Library Evaluations: Community Involvement, On-going Improvement, Results!  Library Evaluations: Community Involvement, On-going Improvement, Results!
Library Evaluations: Community Involvement, On-going Improvement, Results!
 
Hand out from Valerie
Hand out from ValerieHand out from Valerie
Hand out from Valerie
 
A New Vision: Why Wisconsin Needs Libraries More Than Ever
A New Vision: Why Wisconsin Needs Libraries More Than EverA New Vision: Why Wisconsin Needs Libraries More Than Ever
A New Vision: Why Wisconsin Needs Libraries More Than Ever
 
Starting or Revitalizing a Friends Group
Starting or Revitalizing a Friends GroupStarting or Revitalizing a Friends Group
Starting or Revitalizing a Friends Group
 
Making an Artful Ask
Making an Artful Ask Making an Artful Ask
Making an Artful Ask
 
Business case
Business case Business case
Business case
 
Waukesha countylibrariessow
Waukesha countylibrariessowWaukesha countylibrariessow
Waukesha countylibrariessow
 
SDLC
SDLCSDLC
SDLC
 
There’s an app for that
There’s an app for thatThere’s an app for that
There’s an app for that
 
Grassroots meeting
Grassroots meeting Grassroots meeting
Grassroots meeting
 
Tomorrow's transformations 5 trends
Tomorrow's transformations   5 trendsTomorrow's transformations   5 trends
Tomorrow's transformations 5 trends
 
Using the five senses in afterschool programming
Using the five senses in afterschool programmingUsing the five senses in afterschool programming
Using the five senses in afterschool programming
 
There is an app for that from concept to launch
There is an app for that   from concept to launchThere is an app for that   from concept to launch
There is an app for that from concept to launch
 
Senior moments event planning for the mature audience
Senior moments   event planning for the mature audienceSenior moments   event planning for the mature audience
Senior moments event planning for the mature audience
 
Putting ux into customer service
Putting ux into customer servicePutting ux into customer service
Putting ux into customer service
 
Poverty awareness through library engagement
Poverty awareness through library engagementPoverty awareness through library engagement
Poverty awareness through library engagement
 
Newil super symposium
Newil super symposiumNewil super symposium
Newil super symposium
 
Digital habits of public library members
Digital habits of public library membersDigital habits of public library members
Digital habits of public library members
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen

TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptxBasic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptxDenish Jangid
 
80 ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂ...
80 ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂ...80 ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂ...
80 ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂ...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...Pooja Bhuva
 
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POSHow to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POSCeline George
 
Wellbeing inclusion and digital dystopias.pptx
Wellbeing inclusion and digital dystopias.pptxWellbeing inclusion and digital dystopias.pptx
Wellbeing inclusion and digital dystopias.pptxJisc
 
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptxInterdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptxPooja Bhuva
 
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptxPlant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptxUmeshTimilsina1
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxDr. Ravikiran H M Gowda
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxheathfieldcps1
 
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptxCOMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptxannathomasp01
 
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfUnit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfDr Vijay Vishwakarma
 
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)Jisc
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxJisc
 
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual Proper...
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual  Proper...General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual  Proper...
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual Proper...Poonam Aher Patil
 
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...ZurliaSoop
 
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptxMaritesTamaniVerdade
 
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptxHMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptxmarlenawright1
 
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptxExploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptxPooja Bhuva
 
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptxOn_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptxPooja Bhuva
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen (20)

TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
 
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptxBasic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
 
80 ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂ...
80 ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂ...80 ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂ...
80 ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH TIẾNG ANH VÀO 10 SỞ GD – ĐT THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH NĂ...
 
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
 
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POSHow to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
 
Wellbeing inclusion and digital dystopias.pptx
Wellbeing inclusion and digital dystopias.pptxWellbeing inclusion and digital dystopias.pptx
Wellbeing inclusion and digital dystopias.pptx
 
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptxInterdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
 
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptxPlant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
 
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptxCOMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
 
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfUnit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
 
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
Jamworks pilot and AI at Jisc (20/03/2024)
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
 
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual Proper...
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual  Proper...General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual  Proper...
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual Proper...
 
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
 
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
 
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptxHMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx
 
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptxExploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
 
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptxOn_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
 

The Biggest, Baddest Issues Facing Public Libraries

  • 1. The Biggest, Baddest Issues Facing Public Libraries Carolyn Brewer Library Consultant Instructional Librarian ckd52@yahoo.com
  • 2. Issues for 2014 and Beyond Secondary: REALLY? • Funding $$$$$$$$$$ • Advocacy !!!!!!!!!!!!!! • Relevancy ?????????
  • 3. Plan For the Future • Trustees • The Right Staff • Strategic Risks
  • 4. What is a Trustee To Do? • What has the Board accomplished in the last 2 years? • What have you personally accomplished for the Board/Library in the last 2 years? • What is your passion for the library?
  • 5. What is a Trustee To Do? Cont’d • What are your Strengths? Talents? • What do you really dislike doing? • Tie yourself into the mission/goals of the library.
  • 6. What is a Trustee To Do? Cont’d • And this all leads to your value in: – Funding – Advocacy – Relevancy
  • 7. The Library Director • Soft Skills • Power Skills • Spotlight Skills
  • 8. The Library Director and Support • Professional Development • Selecting Key Staff Members • Training for All
  • 9. Strategic Plans • Last Updated • Risks Analysis • Plan for the Trustees • Plan for the Library
  • 10. Next Steps • Self Evaluations for Boards/Trustees – http://www.compasspoint.org/board-cafe/self-assessment- board – http://managementhelp.org/boards/development/ev aluations.htm • Update Library Director and Staff Job Duties/Goals if this hasn’t been done in the last 3 years • Coordinate a Strategic Plan Committee/Group
  • 11. Questions • Please feel free to contact me for further questions. • Carolyn Davidson Brewer – 817-901-1411 – ckd52@yahoo.com • Thank you and have a great day!!