Project Management for a More Effective School Library
As school librarians, we know that a well-run library is a basic component of an effective school. We can’t attract students with a dysfunctional library, and if we can’t attract students, we are at risk of losing our funding, and students are at risk of losing their library. In this event, we’ll look at the fundamental techniques of project management and explore how they can be applied in a school library environment. Using the same principles used by large corporations, small businesses, and consultants, you can turn your library around to get patrons through your doors and happy to return.
This event is offered as part of ALA Learning's Summer of School Library Learning.
After participating in this event, learners will:
- Have a basic understanding of different analysis techniques for library assets.
- Understand how to start analyzing data to identify and use it to prioritize their library’s needs.
- Understand how to start developing a management plan to assess and address the school community’s needs.
- Understand how to develop resources to address the tasks in the management plan.
Kaycie Hoffman Blaylock has been in school libraries for nearly two decades. Prior to becoming a mom, she also served as a school principal, but she found nothing beats working in the library world. She is currently the Instructional Coordinator for Libraries & Curricular Resources for Alexandria City Public Schools.
Khris Hutson is enjoying his second year as a library media specialist for Alexandria City Public Schools. He works at Francis C. Hammond Library where he was previously an English teacher.
This event will be hosted in Zoom. Automatic captions will be enabled for this event. This event will be recorded, and registrants will receive access to the recording within a day after the event ends.
If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact us at ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.