Tag Archives: Leadership

Ethics 101 – 1 LEU


image of right verses wrong sign
New to the profession? Or want a refresher on library responsibilities regarding censorship and intellectual property? In this webinar, we will look at different ways that librarians consider ALA best practices when making collection decisions. We will also look at resources for determining fair use and intellectual property considerations in your school or library program.

Date Recorded: 2/6/18

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:   Chad Heck / Pike High School and Darcy Davidson Armstrong / Eckhart Public Library


Change Management: Anything Can Happen in the Zone – 1 LEU


image of a butterflyAll libraries face catalysts for change, and rather than being afraid of change, with effective consideration of the personal aspects felt by staff or patrons, libraries can change many things at the same time. Butler University Libraries had already made progressive changes in public services areas, but Technical Services workflows and organization remained unchanged and bound to legacy practices from decades past. For us, the best catalyst for change was a system migration to a cloud-based library management system. This system migration was tied to organizational restructuring, building rearrangement, and a new strategic plan, each of which intertwined with the details of the migration project and was underpinned by thoughtful analysis of how to help employees through change. Research on technical services departments is discussed in light of how roles change through the streamlined workflows available in a new ILS, and how those changes can have a domino effect, creating space or opportunity to shift responsibilities or spaces in ways long awaited or newly identified. Join us to learn how changes can help refocus a library’s efforts to fulfill what can be an evolving mission, while retaining core strengths and values. This webinar, while delivered by an academic librarian, will also be useful to public libraries wanting to work through big changes.

Date Recorded: 11/28/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Josh Petrusa / Butler University

 


Libraries and Civil Discourse – 1 LEU

 

speech bubbleOur society is full of turmoil, confusion, and protests. Libraries and library professionals have been in the front line to offer libraries as a free, safe place where the public can debate, learn, and have conversations in their communities that include race and gender inequality, politics, social injustices, and many other topics. Whether you are pro or con, neutral or passionate; libraries offer refuge, support, and most importantly, information. In this webinar, you will hear examples of how a few libraries have tackled some of the nation’s toughest issues and how you can promote conversation and civil discourse in your community.

Date Recorded: 2/28/2017

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Nichelle Hayes / Indianapolis Public Library and Christine Kujawa / Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library


From Peer to Leader: Navigating the Pitfalls of the First Time Supervisor – 1 LEU

image of a compass/wather vaneMany librarians fall into management and supervision almost accidentally. Doing great work in your role as a front-line librarian leads naturally to additional responsibility and expanded leadership opportunities, promotion, and even recruitment. As your career path broadens, it can be tricky to stay on course. Join us to discover the top 10 actions to take and the top 10 mistakes to avoid in your new supervisory role. By the end of this webinar, you’ll have some simple and effective tools to help you become the leader you always wanted to work for. This webinar is part of the Indiana Library Leadership Academy (INLLA) project: Ready to Lead: The INLLA Leadership Toolkit.

Date Recorded: 4/19/2017

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Edra Waterman / Hamilton East Public Library


Servant Leadership – 1 LEU

conductor of an orchestraThere are many types of leadership styles: laissez-faire, transactional, transformational, autocratic, etc. This webinar will focus on servant leadership, which means you’re a ‘servant’ first. You focus on the needs of others, especially team members and staff before your own. This webinar is part of the Indiana Library Leadership Academy (INLLA) project: Ready to Lead: The INLLA Leadership Toolkit.

Date Recorded: 4/12/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Connie Scott / McMillen Library, Indiana Tech


Leadership vs. Management – 1 LEU

Many times we want and talk about ‘leadership’, but we’re actually talking about management skills. Join us as we talk about leadership and management skills, myths, and everything in between. This webinar is part of the Indiana Library Leadership Academy (INLLA) project: Ready to Lead: The INLLA Leadership Toolkit.

Date Recorded: 4/20/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Michelle Bradley / Midwest Collaborative for Library Services