This training will cover topics such as:

History and mission of public libraries

Roles of professional organizations, library systems, and networks

Working with elected county and city officials

Responsibilities of the director, staff, and board of trustees

Utah open meeting laws and compliance

Intellectual freedom and confidentiality; ALA bill of rights

Financials: budgeting (mill rate vs general funds), developing and implementing a budget, reports and record keeping, budget presentations

Utah internet filtering requirements

Library Services: customer service, programming, reference

Interlibrary loan, delivery options

Shared systems

Collection development

Digital databases and other resources

Relationships with local, state, and federal entities

Federal and state library law

Effectively working and communicating with your library board

Hiring and training staff

Volunteer supervision

Personnel management and policies

Fundraising and grant writing

Staff supervision, evaluation, discipline, employment laws

Space planning and capital improvements, bonding

Building and facilities management and policies

Staff and building safety

CIPA, OSHA and ADA compliance

Marketing, advocacy, and strategic planning

Working with media and networking

Working with IT

Presenters: John Ingersoll, Grantsville Public Library

Jessica Whetman, Utah State Library

UPLIFT Administration, Beaver

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