On paper, your job description as a library director may not cover some of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with serving a small or rural community. Juggling the nuances of a new position can be overwhelming, but equipped with a tool belt of everyday skills ranging from assessment to communication and outreach to time-management, you can move through your new role with confidence. This session will be useful for anyone interested in strengthening their role in the library, even if you aren’t a director. Come learn from a successful new director, 10 fresh tips for working with staff, boards, and the community to create a strong and vibrant library. Join us and bring your tips and ideas to help new directors succeed!

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.

Presented by: Jennifer Pearson, Director, Marshall County Memorial Library (TN) and current board member, ARSL

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Webinar Attachments

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Related Resources and Links

• Association for Rural & Small Libraries
• Chris Rippel has shared a Dropbox document, Advice to New Librarians, that he collected from recent listserv responses.
• Joan Garry on non-profit leadership
• Shared in Chat:
  • Advocacy in Action (Geek the Library resources)
    
  • Adult Coloring Explosion
  • webinar learning opportunities available on WebJunction related to Personal Growth and Development
  • Community Leader Interview Guide (doc)
  • Friends & Trustees