Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
Addressing the Challenges of Retaining Institutional Knowledge
Date/Time
2/25/2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
Event Description
Institutional knowledge and library leadership skills are quickly exiting libraries through retirement, job mobility, and routine turnover. How can we best deal with this knowledge loss? Through succession planning, building bench strength, and focusing on the strengths and knowledge of exiting employees, organizations can create a dynamic process for providing employees with the resources and support they need to grow into new roles.
Learning Objectives:
In this workshop, participants will:
Kimberly Bishop, MA, MLS, currently serves as the Staff Development Manager for Dayton Metro Library (Ohio). She has held a variety of public service and management positions in libraries and non-profit organizations across the United States. Kim is devoted to creating passionate and purposeful teams by empowering library workers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to succeed. You can find her online @Love4Libraries on both Twitter and Instagram where she shares food for thought as well as occasional foodie musings.
Learning Objectives:
In this workshop, participants will:
- Understand and appreciate the need for succession planning at all levels
- Learn what it means to build your “bench strength” and how to get started
- Discover ways to encourage tenured staff to share their institutional knowledge and help with the development of emerging leaders within the organization
Kimberly Bishop, MA, MLS, currently serves as the Staff Development Manager for Dayton Metro Library (Ohio). She has held a variety of public service and management positions in libraries and non-profit organizations across the United States. Kim is devoted to creating passionate and purposeful teams by empowering library workers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to succeed. You can find her online @Love4Libraries on both Twitter and Instagram where she shares food for thought as well as occasional foodie musings.
Location
Online via Zoom
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Who should attend: Anyone interested in retaining institutional knowledge
Competencies: Human Resource Capital, Organizational Awareness and Strategic Planning
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member/
NORWELD, SERLS, SWON Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
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It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
Competencies: Human Resource Capital, Organizational Awareness and Strategic Planning
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member/
NORWELD, SERLS, SWON Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway! All of our webinars include archive access for later viewing at your convenience.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
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