Why do libraries have policies? Policies provide a framework for library operations and services. They guide the decisions made by the library director and staff. Carefully crafted policies promote high-quality library service, wise use of library resources and equitable treatment of all library users and staff.
This program addresses the core competency of “Public Library Administration – Policy Management” (section IIB, Core Competencies for Kansas Library Directors).
“That’s Our Policy: Using PLA’s Policies for Results”, a video conference presentation by Bonnie McKewon, the Administrator of Northwest Iowa Library Services presents the overview. You can find Bonnie's slides, bio and presentation description at "That's Our Policy."
The program also features two one hour webinars open to anyone interested. (See login instructions at the end of this page and watch this space for links to the webinar archives.):
- Sharon Moreland, Technology Consultant at NEKL, “What’s the Policy? Involving Staff in Policy Development," October 20, 2009
Archived at: http://67.202.209.252/launcher.cgi?room=ks_adastra_2009_1020_1101_43
- Cathy Newland, former director at Morrill Library in Hiawatha, “Essential Support: Good Procedures for Good Policies,” Tuesday, November 17, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM CT.
Some additional resources:
Policies & Procedures (A WebJunction topic page.)
Webinar archives:
Library Technology Policies
30-Minute Webinar: Wireless and Acceptable Use Policies
Courses:
Library Privacy & Confidentiality: Law & Policy (LE@D)
Copyright Basics for Libraries (LE@D)
Copyright Issues in the Classroom and School Library (LE@D)
Other online resources:
Webinar instructions:
What you will need:
* A headset with microphone (preferred) or speakers and a stand alone microphone
* An Internet connection
To get ready and login
1. Go to http://webj.wimba.com/launcher.cgi?room=ks_adastra
2. Minimize the pop-up box and click on "run the Setup Wizard" in the right hand box to run the Wizard.
3. After you click the "Finished" button, maximize the login pop-up window and you should see "ks_adastra" as the room i.d.
4. Enter your name in the "Name box" then click on the orange "Enter" button.
5. It will take a minute or 2 to get into the room and get everything loaded. When you hear the tones, you are ready to go.
6. If you need help: Please call Cindi Hickey (785-296-2146) at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the webinar.
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Scott County Computer/Internet Use Policy
Policy about the use of computers and the internet at the Scott County Library.
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Co-Planning for Disasters
I intend to work with staff from the Butler County Historical Society/Kansas Oil Museum, the World War II Museum, the Coutts Art Museum, and the Nixon Library of Butler County Community College to create a cooperative, community-wide disaster plan.
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Learning 2 Action: Library Policies Project Guidelines
Participants in the Fall, 2009 Learning 2 Action Library Policies training for Library Administrators should use these guidelines to prepare and post their training projects.
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What’s the Policy? Involving Staff in Policy Development
This page links you to the archive for Sharon Moreland's webinar. Sharon's webinar is part of the State Library of Kansas' library administrator training on library policies.
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That’s Our Policy: Using PLA’s Policies for Results
Bonnie McKewon, the Administrator of Northwest Iowa Library Services covers the elements of good policy, newly emerging policy topics, policy areas that are often neglected and tips for publicizing the policies that are of most interest to the public in the attached PDF handout file (see link above).
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