June 26, 2024 Session

Tending the Leader: Science Backed Strategies for Library Leaders

As a library leader, your focus is often on supporting others, which can leave your own needs unattended. This interactive workshop explores the scientific evidence on self-care practices that cultivate a strong foundation you can rely on, especially during times of stress and crisis.

The video has been edited to only include the presentation sections of the workshop.

Presented by Andrea Freeman, PCC MLIS. certified organizational coach, team facilitator, and former library leader. Andrea was the first Executive Director of ABCPLD from 2018-2021.

• Tending the Leader (June 2024)

October 26, 2023 Session

 Anita Zaenker, Earnscliffe Strategy Group

Anita, Principal with our contracted government relations consultants shares strategies on effective meetings with elected officials.  This session covers items such as preparing for the meeting, including prepping Trustee involvement, requesting the meeting, managing the conversation and meeting follow-up.

Watch the presentation here

advocacy

• Advocacy in 2020 and Beyond (Fall 2020)

• Relationships and Influence (Fall 2019)

Labour relations and HR

• Labour Relations (Fall 2019)

• Labour Relations (Fall 2018)

• Strategies for a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce - Notes only (Fall 2021)

Role of the Library Director

• Critical Incidents (Spring 2021)

• Media Relations (Fall 2020)

• Managing in Times of Uncertainty (Fall 2020)

• What Makes a Director Effective (Fall 2020)

• Dealing with Intellectual Freedom Challenges (Fall 2021)

• Building Relationships with Municipal Partners (Fall 2021)

Working with a Board

• Working with a Board (Fall 2020)

• Board Development from the Library Director’s Perspective (Fall 2019)

• Supporting Your Board to take the Lead on Committee Work (Fall 2021)

• Working with a Challenging Board Member [ppt slides] (Fall 2022)

Other

• STEAM Kits (presented by Sechelt Library, May 2021)

• Fundraising for Capital Projects (Fall 2021)