Upcoming Opportunities
These opportunities are available for free unless otherwise noted. Descriptions are provided by host organizations.
Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Newsletter
The most recent edition features information about opportunities for member input, families needing libraries, the call for program manual submissions, and library success stories. Read the CSLP newsletter online or subscribe and receive it in your inbox each month.
Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) 2024 Community Needs Assessment
September 17, 2024
The 2024 ARSL Community Needs Assessment is an opportunity to share how ARSL can better meet your needs as a library professional. Your opinion is valuable in shaping the future of the association. In fact, both members and non-members from the wider library community are invited to participate. The survey should only take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please submit responses by September 17, 2024. To submit a response, visit ARSL’s online form.
Rural Library Training for Library Boards
September 18 – October 9, 2024 | 10:00 AM | Online
Whether it’s a friends group, advisory board, or governing board, if they work with the library these sessions will be talking about the, how they run, and what are their roles. This free, month-long training series of weekly sessions is intended for Library Directors and Board Members. For more information, visit the event webpage.
Library Rescue Grant
Ongoing
PLAN is now accepting applications for their Library Rescue Grant which provides Texas libraries project support and crisis management by providing up to a week of hands-on support to complete projects. For more information, visit the grant webpage.
How to Apply for Network National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Funding
September 19, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. EDT | Online
This online class is designed for beginning grant proposal writers interested in NNLM funding, presenting a general overview of grant and funding processes as well as the level of detail required for a successful proposal. For more information, visit the event website.
Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries
October 1, 2024 | Online
What will libraries look like by 2035? In this free virtual conference hosted by Library 2.0 and sponsored by San José State University’s School of Information, library leaders will share their thoughts about the lessons learned over the past decade and what they forecast as the opportunities, strengths, and challenges that lie ahead for libraries in the next decade. Join in for a conversation about what the future of libraries will look like. For more information, visit the conference website.
“Some Assembly Required”: Prepare for the 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report
Oct 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM CT | Online
Join Library Data Coordinator Valicia Greenwood as she focuses on gathering materials and information needed to complete the 2024 Annual Report. This presentation will cover basic terminology, where resources can be found, and answer any questions that you might have – whether you are new to the program or need a reminder of best practices. For more information, visit the event registration page.
Ongoing Tools
These tools are available for free unless otherwise noted. Descriptions are provided by host organizations.
Texas Summer Library Program: 2024 New Director Orientation Series (webinar)
In this recorded webinar from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s New Director Orientation series, CE Manager Katherine Adelberg and Library Management Consultant (and former Youth Services Consultant) Christina Taylor provide an overview about resources available from TSLAC. For access to the presentation recordings and resources, visit the “New Director Orientation” section of the Texas Public Library Management webpage.
For additional support with summer programming, please visit the Texas Summer Library Program webpages.
Cardholder signup policies: Access in practice (webinar)
In 2023, Brooklyn Public Library launched a research project to collect and study cardholder signup policies from public libraries across the nation. The project aims to identify the range of policies and procedures which govern cardholder access as well as the rationale used for establishing these policies. Research findings have been summarized in a report made available to the library field beginning spring 2024. Access the webinar recording for a discussion about the inspiration for this study, how the research was conducted, and key findings and takeaways using data from more than 1,800 public libraries across the United States. For more information, visit the event webpage.
DPLA Webinars
DPLA webinars are online learning opportunities highlighting subjects central to its community, such as education, metadata, technology, copyright, and more. These events are open to the public (registration required) and will be recorded unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit the organization’s Events and Webinars webpage.
Engaging Talent from Day One (webinar)
Join Amanda Johnson and Lauren Clossey of Alliance Research for this webinar on onboarding. Attendees will learn how to create an effective onboarding process that will engage new hires before their first day. Amanda and Lauren uncover the steps to maximizing employee potential through a supportive process that builds relationships and caters to each employee’s needs and skills. Learn the essential components of onboarding and how they work to support staff, reduce turnover, and result in increased productivity and value for your organization. For more information, visit the event webpage.
Need more support?
Resource Archive
Wish you had access to a repository of all the tools that are featured in the monthly Library Management Updates? Check out our Resource Archive for more information.
Continuing Education
In addition, be sure to peruse our continuing education offerings. Our resources are constantly updated, so check back often.
Questions?
For more information, visit our management services page or contact Christina Taylor at ctaylor@tsl.texas.gov.
