Sentences with phrase «library leaders»

As library leaders, we came from a world that generously shared successes with one another.

Our two programs develop strategies for effective leadership in contemporary libraries and the changing role of library leaders as new technologies redefine teaching, learning, and information services.

They choose not to embrace professional connections or virtual, digital, and face to face opportunities that promote academic and professional success for the school library leader and school community.

In addition, we shouldn't put library leaders in time - out until they allegedly get their acts together.

This work gives library leaders strategic concepts, emerging models and tangible action steps to initiate assessment of their summer learning programs, all of which are featured in the report.

I chose to focus on advocacy and the development of diverse library leaders.

And because of the vast amounts of data created by these technologies, the jobs of library leaders have become much more complex.

This program is designed for library leaders from multiple settings and contexts including colleges, universities, professional schools, K — 12 schools, public libraries, research organizations, and historic preservation / archives.

Cambridge, MA, March 25, 2013 — Ninety - five library leaders from around the globe gathered on the HGSE campus last Thursday to discuss the future of the 21st century library.

Programs in Professional Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education announced a new leadership development program designed for library leaders looking to gain insight on how to function effectively within rapidly changing societal and...

But the report all but said library leaders need to come back to BGR's table with a plan it can agree to.

Raphael's visit to the country generated high interest among Chinese library leaders who wanted to learn more about the ways in which US libraries are addressing ebook lending challenges.

Following that, Senator Wyden will host a roundtable discussion on the subject of net neutrality with members of the local technology start - up community and public library leaders.

Imagine OverDrive managed and developed as a digital agent of responsive civic / public organizations — guided by library leaders focused on societal and public benefits and not profits.

But council members recently advised library leaders to look into using the Park District land, which is earmarked for construction of Frontier Park, a sports complex.

Orland Park library leaders held a closed - door session Jan. 13 and another is planned for Thursday to start chipping away at a list of 12 candidates to fill an open spot on the library board.

Senior - level library leaders in significant decision - making roles interested in crafting an exciting new vision for their libraries and serving their many constituencies more strategically, comprehensively, and effectively

Library Leadership in a Digital Age offers library leaders a chance to reimagine their work in the context of a changing information landscape.

The program is a mix of formal sessions led by faculty and smaller discussion groups that occur daily where library leaders can dive into issues they are facing at their home institutions, while learning from the unique perspectives of other librarian leaders with similar challenges.

Developed by Harvard Institutes for Higher Education Senior Director, Joseph Zolner, American Library Association President, Maureen Sullivan, and Tufts University President Emeritus, Lawrence Bacow, Library Leadership in a Digital Age brought together faculty experts, policy makers and public and higher education library leaders to discuss the current state and future direction of the profession.

«People in the library field are saying this institute is one of the premier professional development opportunities for college and university library leaders to hone their skills,» Zolner says.

I attended a session for school library leaders several years ago where respected scholar Dr. Ross Todd, in his inimitable, energetic style, admonished us to jump down off our soapboxes and start advocating with the evidence.

In 2012, a group of frustrated library leaders mobilized to form Readers First to fight for a better user experience for their patrons.

Join library leaders at «Revisiting the Children's Internet Protection Act: 10 Years Later,» an interactive session that will be held during the 2014 American Library Association Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia.

In those situations, someone like a volunteer, curriculum director or information services person takes over as library leader who is purely keeping track of book checkouts.

Programs in Professional Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education announced a new leadership development program designed for library leaders looking to gain insight on how to function effectively within rapidly changing societal and institutional contexts.

The Center for the Future of Libraries takes the stage March 8 at SXSWedu with «Hacking Education through Libraries,» and Director Miguel Figueroa will be joined by school library leaders to explore ways that librarians can be change agents and address such issues as equity, access, social justice, free - ranging learning, and development of new literacies.

The program is open to library leaders from a wide variety of settings, as well as senior - level educational leaders responsible for collaborating with libraries and their leaders to forge coherent strategy, effective initiatives and sustainable partnerships.

«Instead, it provides a chance for library leaders to step out of the daily grind, reflect on their current leadership practice, and develop a new network of professional colleagues.»

When the program launched in 1999, the thinking was that the institute might run for a few years before exhausting the audience of library leaders.

How can library leaders and leaders of archival institutions embrace such technical and digital «disruption?»

As technology redefines how we access information, library leaders are called upon to provide a new kind of leadership: They must guide their staffs and constituents to understand the fast - changing information landscape and work strategically to ensure that libraries remain a vital resource for campus communities.

Developed by Harvard Institutes for Higher Education Senior Director, Joseph Zolner, American Library Association President, Maureen Sullivan, and Tufts University President Emeritus, Lawrence Bacow, Library Leadership in a Digital Age brings together faculty experts, policy makers and library leaders to consider the current state and future direction of the profession.

While thinking about their evolving role as library leaders, participants also have the chance to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their own leadership, and many come away from the institute surprised by how much they learn about themselves.

Library Leadership in a Digital Age focuses on fundamental changes occurring in the field of education and allows participants to consider the implications these changes have for libraries, information services and library leaders.

Library Leadership in a Digital Age brings together faculty experts, policymakers, and library leaders to consider the current state and future direction of the profession.

For library leaders, this paradigm shift has transformed their work into more of an instructional assistant, Zolner says, which, in turn, requires closer collaboration with faculty to better connect learning objectives with informational resources.

Todaro School co-chairs Susan, Sara Kelly Johns and Dorcas Hand, with a committee of other school library leaders, used Susan's work to develop the following Competency continuum to encourage professional growth across the broad community of school librarians.

«As library leaders, we came from a world that generously shared success with one another.

If you agree with these library leaders - people who know from their day - to - day work with students of all ages and abilities - that CPS school librarians should be restored to all 4 out of 4 libraries in Chicago Public Schools, take the next step and tell the Chicago Board of Education what you think.

The DPLA should not only drop the problematic P word immediately but also reach out formally to COSLA and offer to partner with this group of state librarians (and invested library leaders within their territories) to plan and develop a true public system, with the understanding that seasoned public library leaders and IT folks working in public libraries would be in charge of the system.

On Monday, July 1, at 9:45 am, elected officials, library leaders, supporters and patrons will take part in a public celebration at Portland's Central Library to welcome the return of Monday service and restored hours at all Multnomah County libraries.

PORTLAND, Ore. — June 21, 2013 — On Monday, July 1, at 9:45 am, elected officials, library leaders, supporters and patrons will take part in a public celebration at Portland's Central Library to welcome the return of Monday service and restored hours at all Multnomah County libraries.

CHICAGO — Seeing the need for urgent action to combat cuts in school library funding, staffing and programming, American Library Association (ALA) President Jim Neal will host a summit in Chicago on May 23, at ALA Headquarters, 50 E. Huron, to work with our nation's library leaders to craft a strategy to advocate for our nation's school libraries.

I continue to be optimistic that libraries and library leaders will be forward - looking and be willing to make bold choices in how they continue to adapt in the future.

We need library leaders to talk more about strategy.

In light of the competitive pressures and the changing legal environment, library leaders are now evaluating ways in which they can take a more proactive approach to running the library like a business and aligning their services with the firm's overall strategic plans.

Provide technical assistance to state leaders and local museum and library leaders to support their efforts to align state - level efforts with early childhood programming.