Free webinars for librarians: Management

Collecting institutions often have a whole army of policies and procedures. From collections to reading rooms to disasters, there is a policy for almost every aspect of a collecting institution. And once these policies and procedures are written, that doesn't mean it's over. Regular policy updates are a key step to protecting an institution's collections. How often should policies be updated? How do you establish a schedule for this? When should you update a policy versus start over? In this webinar, Amanda Shepp, Coordinator of Special Collections and Archives at SUNY Fredonia, will answer these questions by diving into the intricacies of updating existing policies and procedures and how to start the process of creating new ones.

Understanding the true, full cost of delivering programs and services is essential for management decisions, program design, and effective fund development. This webinar provides an introduction to calculating program costs and an overview of tools that will help you understand your true program costs and develop realistic budgets.

In this informative webinar, Damaris Herron-Watkins will pull from her extensive nonprofit finance executive experience to teach you how to drive engagement and set up conditions for success through the goal-setting process , ways to collaboratively create and set effective S.M.A.R.T goals, and how to conduct impactful check-ins to track progress throughout the year.

Giving feedback is one of the more difficult parts of managing people, but it’s a critical skill for helping employees grow. Whether you need to give an employee feedback on a specific task or overall performance, there are strategies for ensuring it’s crafted in a way that allows for growth.

We all know that employee development is important, but it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day or delay establishing an effective employee and leadership development program. However, prioritizing the development of your organization’s future leaders can have big payoffs.