Public Library Coordinator (Vacant)
Office Hours
Monday - Wednesday Teleworking
Thursday-Friday Office
8 AM - 4:30 PM
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What I Do
- Public Library & Local Governing Consulting:
- Provide consulting services on the establishment and administration of public libraries.
- Inform librarians and library staff of new library resources and available training opportunities.
- Plan, develop and implement library board trainings.
- Develop online reference resources for public librarians.
- Continuing Education Coordinator:
- Coordinate the biennial CE Statewide Survey
- Oversee the Statewide Summer Reading Program
- Oversee the Alaska Library Association Scholarship and coordinate Continuing Education grants
- Develop monthly training webinars, workshops and online courses on topics of interest to public librarians
- Oversee Three Cities Tour training workshops in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.
- Lead the Small Library Institute of Management week long training for new library directors
- Lead the Small Library Institute of Continuing Education leadership training for library directors
Library Guides for Librarians
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: resources for public librarians serving diverse populationsThis guide was created to give library staff the tools, resources and information needed to create more equitable and inclusive library services, policies and practices.
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Library Construction and RenovationThis online guide was designed to provide library directors with information, resources and tools they will need to successfully manage a library building project.
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Library LeadershipA resource guide for Alaskan librarians interested in improving their leadership skills.
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New Librarian ToolkitThis guide was designed to bring together resources library new to Alaska need to successfully accomplish their work.
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Pest Management for Public LibrariansThis online guide was developed for librarians looking for information and procedures that will help them keep insects out of the library.
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Professional Development Resources for Public LibrariansThis resource guide was designed to provide public librarians with access to continuing education and professional development resources.
General Interest Guides
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Career & Employment Opportunities for AlaskansThis resource guide was developed to help library staff assist the public research information about employment, career choices, career and employment counseling, resume writing and interviewing skills.
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Disaster Information ResourcesThis guide was created to help State employees and Alaska librarians quickly access health resources and information pertinent during a natural or man-made disaster.
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Homeschooling ResourcesPublic libraries are a rich resource for homeschooling parents and caregivers. This online resource guide was developed to help librarians support and meet the homeschooling needs in their community.
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Programming Ideas for LibrariansThis online resource guide is designed to provide librarians with programming ideas, information and resources.
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Resources for Library TrusteesThis guide is designed to provide public librarians with quick access to reference materials that may be used for library trustee/board training.
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Technology Planning for Libraries: What is a technology plan?An online resource guide for librarians on how to create a technology plan.
Blog I Write
The CE NEWS is an Alaska State Library Continuing Education Newsletter: A monthly publication highlighting continuing education opportunities for public librarians in Alaska.