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Building a Culture of Learning For Library Boards
Bonnie McKewon State Library of Iowa bonnie.mckewon@iowa.gov
SLIDE 2 Building a Culture of Learning For Library Boards
- In Recruitment
- In Bylaws
- In Planning / Policies / Budgeting
- Inside and Outside the Boardroom
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Based on Learning Culture Resources
My Three Characteristics For Library Boards
❑ An Expectation
❑ A Strategic Priority ❑ An Accountability
Factor
SLIDE 4 And Look Something Like This
Photos by B.McKewon; used with permission
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SLIDE 7 Infographic by B.McKewon; Used with permission
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Reference board education in your board bylaws
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Goal 5 – Culture of Learning Residents of all ages will have the information, resources and assistance they need to achieve success in their personal, independent learning. 1) Continue outreach services to day-care providers 2) Continue book delivery to shut-ins and residents of the Laurens Care Center and Homestead Housing 3) Promote a Culture of Learning by hosting a monthly book discussion group 4) Promote a Culture of Learning by hosting monthly craft classes 5) Promote a Culture of Learning among library board and staff through monthly updates, as well as by promoting continuing education opportunities Include in library’s planning document … Laurens Public Library
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Include a line item for staff and board education Connect C.E. policy to budget practicality My former board had a smart approach
Budgets Connect to Education and Training
SLIDE 11 https://zblibrary.info/library-policies/travel/
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Inside the Boardroom
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and Portability
the Web What’s Not To Like? ☺
SLIDE 14 Sibley (IA) Public Library Board
Photo by B.McKewon; used with permission
SLIDE 15 Outside the Boardroom: Board Education Events County – Regional
Photo by Ron McKewon; used with permission
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What have you seen as keys to success with board education at your library?
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The Accountability Factor
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SLIDE 19 WebJunction Public Library Board Meeting May 24, 2018. 6:00PM. Library Meeting Room
▪ Correspondence ▪ Unfinished Business ▪ New Business ▪ Agenda Items for Next Meeting ▪ Upcoming Meetings ▪ Adjourn ▪ Call to Order ▪ Agenda Approval ▪ Minutes Approval ▪ Reports: Board Education / Director / Staff / Others ▪ Bill Approval ▪ Public Comment
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http://www.ala.org/united/
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Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other…
John F. Kennedy
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Baked Into The Cake!
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Building a Culture of Learning For Library Boards
Bonnie McKewon State Library of Iowa, Northwest District bonnie.mckewon@iowa.gov