{"id":32410,"date":"2024-09-06T09:48:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T14:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ld\/librarydevelopments\/?p=32410"},"modified":"2024-09-25T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T16:39:38","slug":"management-update-2024-09","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ld\/librarydevelopments\/2024\/09\/06\/management-update-2024-09\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Management Update: September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Upcoming Opportunities<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These opportunities are available for free unless otherwise noted. Descriptions are provided by host organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Newsletter<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> or subscribe<\/a> and receive it in your inbox each month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) 2024 Community Needs Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 17, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rural Library Training for Library Boards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 18 \u2013 October 9, 2024  |   10:00 AM  |  Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Library Rescue Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Apply for Network National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 19, 2024  |  2:00 p.m. EDT  |  Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 1, 2024  |  Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What will libraries look like by 2035? In this free virtual conference hosted by Library 2.0 and sponsored by San Jos\u00e9 State University\u2019s School of Information<\/a>, 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Some Assembly Required”: Prepare for the 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct 17, 2024  |  10:00 AM CT  |  Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ongoing Tools<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These tools are available for free unless otherwise noted. Descriptions are provided by host organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Texas Summer Library Program: 2024 New Director Orientation Series (webinar)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this recorded webinar from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission\u2019s 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 \u201cNew Director Orientation\u201d section of the Texas Public Library Management<\/em> webpage<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For additional support with summer programming, please visit the Texas Summer Library Program webpages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cardholder signup policies: Access in practice (webinar)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, Brooklyn Public Library launched a research project<\/a> 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<\/a> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DPLA Webinars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s Events and Webinars webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Engaging Talent from Day One (webinar)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resource Archive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wish you had access to a repository of all <\/em>the tools that are featured in the monthly Library Management Updates? <\/em>Check out our Resource Archive<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuing Education<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, be sure to peruse our continuing education offerings<\/strong><\/a>. Our resources are constantly updated, so check back often.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Questions?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit our management services page<\/a> or contact Christina Taylor at ctaylor@tsl.texas.gov<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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