Planning & Coordination

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Effective planning and coordination can make a world of difference in the sustainability of your library and the survival of your community. From project management to disaster planning and recovery, your library's readiness is key. Explore ways to engage others in the process of developing your library's mission and long range plans, including a communtiy advisory committee.

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Edge Benchmarks Version 1.0 Available

 News / Last Modified: 21 February 2013

The Edge Initiative has just release Benchmarks Version 1.0, strengthened with feedback received from the library field. The Edge Benchmarks will help libraries improve and enhance public access technology services in communities. This self-assessment program will help library leaders engage staff and local government officials by demonstrating how public access technology helps achieve community goals.

Prepare and Respond: Partnering with Local Emergency Management

 Webinar / Last Modified: 18 January 2013

Archive and related resources from August 3, 2010 webinar with Lauren Mandel, research coordinator and Sara Pierce, research associate for the Hurricane Preparedness & Response for Florida Public Libraries project on partnering in emergency response.

Why Public Libraries Close

 Webinar / Last Modified: 18 January 2013

Why Public Libraries Close Thursday, November 13, 2008, 2:00 PM CENTRAL One-hour webinar with Dr. Christie Koontz of Florida State University. She discusses a report she co-authored titled Why Public Libraries Close, which is based on the first systematic nationwide study on the impact of public library closures and facility location.

Shelf Read Your Personal Information

 Webinar / Last Modified: 18 January 2013

Your books have call numbers to stay organized, but what do you have to defeat discord? This session will discuss ways to keep organized, electronically and online: calendars, to-do lists, personal information managers, dealing with the never empty email inbox, and maybe a little paper too.

Hurricane Preparedness and Response

 Webinar / Last Modified: 18 January 2013

Archive and related resources from October 21, 2009 webinar with Lauren Mandel, research coordinator for the Hurricane Preparedness & Response for Florida Public Libraries project.