Series of 3 online classes "For Results"; Planning, Policies & Facilities

This series of 3 online classes features books from PLA's "For Results" publications; Planning, Policies, and Facilities. 


Session #1, 2/10/11 - Planning - In this class, you'll learn about the major steps in a planning process as prescribed by "Planning For Results." Discuss the many services that public libraries can deliver based on expressed community needs, and discover an easy formula for writing new mission statements, goals, and objectives. 


Session #2, 2/17/11 - Policies - This class is 2 in a series of 3 that explores books from PLA's "For Results" publications. In this particular class, "Creating Policies for Results," learn about the 4 parts of a policy: the philosophy statement, the regulations, the procedures, & the guidelines. Understand how to apply the 4 parts of a policy to sample topics. And discuss the board's role in policy development, along with the roles played by the library director and staff.

Session #3, 2/24/11 - Facilities - This program is 3 in a series of 3 that explores books from PLA's "For Results" publications. In this particular class, "Managing Facilities for Results," look at the library's physical facility in terms of these common elements: * Structural (entrances, floors, windows, lighting, etc)
* Service spaces (children's dept, meeting rooms, computer labs, etc)
* FFE: furniture, equipment, and shelving
* Signage

These classes take place online in Northwest LSA's Adobe Classroom.
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