A core function of any library is providing access to content, often through web-based platforms. April 26, 2026, and April 26, 2027, are two deadlines for public institutions to ensure web content and mobile apps comply with the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 Final Rule on Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),…
Organizational stability and sustainability rely in part on effectively preparing for and shepherding leadership transitions for key employees, to smoothly fill critical vacancies, develop staff potential, preserve institutional knowledge, and support long-term success. Join Kathy Parker and Kate Hall, authors of The Public Library Director’s Toolkit and long-time library directors, for a session exploring effective…
An intentional onboarding process is essential in welcoming in a new colleague after hire, while also positively setting the stage for a library’s investment in the employee experience. This session will explore a number of strategies for effective onboarding, including: communications for preparing new hires and their future colleagues for their arrival, timelines and documentation…
This human resources training is designed for library staff and supervisors to strengthen skills across key stages of the employee lifecycle, from an employee’s first experience with an organization to their departure. Participants will explore good practices in structured interviewing and fair, consistent candidate evaluation. The training will also address respectful and legally compliant procedures…