What do you do when the job search ends? Stepping into a new role can be overwhelming for anyone and for many new librarians your first library job may mean stepping directly into a management position. Dayna will share lessons learned (sometimes the hard way) by falling headfirst into librarianship and going from LIS student to public library director in a matter of weeks. Drawing from five years of experience as a library manager and now CEO Librarian of the Dryden Public Library, Dayna will discuss topics ranging from finding your management style to managing staff, facilities, finances and board relations with a focus on new librarians and LIS students.
Learning Outcomes
This presentation will identify common management challenges for new librarians and LIS students and provide resources for further study and development on management concepts and principles.
Participants will be familiarized with programs and resources targeted to new librarians, including coaching and mentorship programs (ie: OLA Mentorship Program) as well as online communities (library list-servs, forums, etc.)
This presentation will provide an overview of a range of library management responsibilities (Staff/HR, Facilities, Financial, Collections etc.) and will help New Librarians and LIS Students identify and understand the core competencies required to fulfill each of these roles. The presentation will also highlight the importance of transferrable skills, helping students and job seekers identify the core competencies in their own experiences and better integrate their work, co-op and volunteer experience to their job seeking activities.
