This brief webinar looks at how to conduct a self-lead library board evaluation. There is a supplementary document with links discussed in the webinar provided.
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A short webinar discussing library board health, how to recruit/ retain members, and discipline. While this webinar was created for Manitoba library boards, the majority of information contained is applicable to all.
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During this webinar, we are going to discuss the important of having board evaluations, how to start the process, different methods of board evaluation, and what to do with the results.
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Part of a healthy library system is a healthy library board. The inspiring members of library boards throughout Manitoba help form the foundations for a strong and vibrant library community. An important part of maintaining your library board is having a strong succession and renewal plan in place.
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In recent years a number of large library systems have completed economic impact studies. If your resources are more limited, how do you calculate and communicate the library’s value in a way that rings true to your stakeholders? What can you learn from your calculations? This session will explore the process of calculating a market value return on investment at your library and communicating it to your target audience.
Presented by Rhonda O'Neill, Stettler Public Library
Sometimes libraries have to ‘Find a Way’ to build – or rebuild - a relationship with their local governments. That relationship can be a positive, mutually reinforcing one; however, it can also be something less desirable. Municipal council members are elected by the people of their communities to deliver a wide range of programs and services, and there is always more work to do than there are resources available to do it. This is complicated with the notion with some that libraries have outlived their useful life, and some councillors will wonder why they waste money on a service that nobody uses. If trustees understand how local governments work, how they identify their priorities, and where they get their information, the library board stands a better chance of creating a positive relationship with local governments. Together trustees and staff can find a way to make it happen.
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Presentation by Jackie Hunt, Executive Director, Volunteer Manitoba
Running a meeting can be an intimidating challenge but having a basic understanding of parliamentary procedure can help to smooth the road. This session will cover the whys and hows of parliamentary procedure, and offers information on motions, debate, voting and more. Suitable for library staff and trustees alike.
This session explores the journey of a board from an operations focus to true governance; including development of a full cycle of oversight and accountability for human, fiscal, and physical resources. Incorporated in the presentation is how fundamentally their plan of service and all board policies and procedures are linked within that structure. Presenters will share numerous forms, templates, operational flow charts and samples with attendees. Documents presented will be provided to the attendees on a USB drive
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