{"product_id":"the-public-library-directors-toolkit-paperback","title":"The Public Library Director's Toolkit - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Hall\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKathy Parker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew public library directors quickly learn what seasoned directors already know: running a library means you've always got your hands full--balancing the needs of staff, patrons, facilities, library boards, and other stakeholders with professional responsibilities like community interactions, legal and financial requirements, and whole lot else that wasn't exactly in the job description. Whether you are considering becoming a public library director, are brand new to the role, or have settled in but find yourself thinking \"there's got to be a better way,\" authors Hall and Parker are here to help. This book walks you through the core components of getting up to speed and then provides templates, sample documents, checklists, and other resources that will make your job easier. Gleaned from their own decades of experience in library leadership positions, in this toolkit they\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecover such key topics as employees, trustees, finances, legal issues, library policies, emergency planning, and technology;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscuss strategic planning and share advice on keeping up with trends;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffer nearly two dozen ready-to-use resources, including a Director's Report Template, a Social Media Policy, an Employee Exit Questionnaire, a Library Cleaning Checklist, a Vision Statement worksheet, and more; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggest additional learning opportunities in each chapter to help you continue your learning journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Hall\u003c\/b\u003e is the executive director of the Northbrook Public Library (IL) after serving as director at the New Lenox Public Library (IL) and in various library positions in the Chicagoland area for over twenty years. In her eleven years as a library director, Kate has been in leadership positions in state and national library groups including the American Library Association, Illinois Library Association, and Reaching Across Illinois Library System. She has served on the committee and chaired Director's University, an intensive training for new Illinois Public Library directors. Kate is the recipient of the 2021 Illinois Library Association Librarian of the Year Award and has just launched Illinois Libraries Present, a new statewide joint programming cooperative. She is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Public Library Director's Toolkit \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Public Library Director's HR Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by ALA Editions, and the devoted servant of one demanding cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathy Parker\u003c\/b\u003e was the director of the Glenwood-Lynwood (IL) Public Library District from 2002 to 2018 after serving as assistant director at the Harvey (IL) Public Library. She has worked in public and private libraries for over forty years in nearly every department and cofounded Director's University. She has served on numerous state committees including the Illinois Library Association and has served as library trustee for her local library and the regional library system, Reaching Across Illinois Library System. She was the 2016 recipient of the American Library Association's Trustee Citation award. After retiring in 2018, Kathy launched the kathyparker consulting firm, which provides training to trustees and new directors. She is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Public Library Director's Toolkit \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Public Library Director's HR Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by ALA Editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 10 x 7.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47540198113501,"sku":"9780838918593","price":123.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/UW4wWEk5M0tiVGs1aCt0M0pKNHNTZz09.webp?v=1772578011","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-public-library-directors-toolkit-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}