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Streamline for Success: Library Programs & Services Reboot in APRIL

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Streamline for Success: Library Programs & Services Reboot in APRIL

We all want our library services to be strong and strategic, but how do you ensure that your library is producing meaningful, intentional services that support your mission, rather than simply falling into the traps of “more is more” or “we’ve always done it this way”? This workshop will lead participants through perspectives on creating and implementing mission-driven library services with a design thinking lens. Participants will have an immediate opportunity to put their learning into practice in this interactive workshop. The workshop will include two 3-hour sessions, with two weeks between sessions. Participants will also be able to continue working with the presenters during select open office hours after the workshops.

Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn to…

  1. Conduct a library service audit and needs assessment
  2. Identify a desired service goal
  3. Apply design thinking principles to developing strong library service plans
  4. Utilize tools to enact and iterate a streamlined plan

Ideal audience: Library directors, adult and youth services managers
Presenters: Kelsey Johnson-Kaiser (St. Paul Public Library, MN) and Amy Koester (Skokie Public Library, IL)

This is a two-part workshop. Both sessions will be held online.

Session 1 (choose one)

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, April 6, 2021
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 6, 2021
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Session 2 (choose one)

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, April 20, 2021
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 20, 2021
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, April 21, 2021

To register: https://forms.gle/rBrAZSprjmiYwcxU8

Open to public library staff. 60 seats available for each session. CE contact hours: 6. Maximum 3 people per library may register.
Co-sponsored by Wisconsin Library Systems and the Department of Public Instruction, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the form of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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