Learn how to retain and motivate staff by creating a positive workplace culture. This proposal is part of a webinar series hosted by the ALSC Managing Children’s Services Committee.
Continue reading→

Explore methods to evaluate library programs that take you beyond attendance numbers and surveys. We’ll look at ways to gather meaningful feedback from both children and their caregivers. And finally, we’ll share ideas for how you can use the information you gather in your program evaluations. This is one in a series of webinars presented by the Managing Children’s Services Committee.
Continue reading→

Managing Children’s Services: Strategic Planning in the Youth Services Department

The phrase “strategic planning” is frequently tossed around in libraries, but what does it really mean? And how does it pertain to youth services? In this webinar, participants will learn about the importance of strategic planning, what different planning processes may look like, how to involve youth services in the strategic planning process, and how to apply these processes to create a more successful youth services department. This webinar is part of a series hosted by the ALSC Managing Children’s Services Committee.
Continue reading→