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Three Things Every New Library Director Should Consider

By Kim Horton | July 1, 2017 | Comments Off on Three Things Every New Library Director Should Consider

1) Library-Community Relationship? How does the library fit into the community—and can it fit better? Forget about the…

Trends Shaping Today’s Libraries (Part 3)

By Kim Horton | June 6, 2017 | Comments Off on Trends Shaping Today’s Libraries (Part 3)

(Read our Part 1 of our Library Trends Series!) (Read our Part 2 of our Library Trends Series!)…

Professional Development for Your Board(s)

By Kim Horton | June 1, 2017 | Comments Off on Professional Development for Your Board(s)

Public libraries often have a number of boards, including a Library Board, as well as a Foundation or…

Following-up On Your Grant Proposal

By Kim Horton | May 21, 2017 | Comments Off on Following-up On Your Grant Proposal

“Congratulations, you have been awarded a grant!” This is wonderful news and well worth celebrating, but don’t forget…

Webinar Series: The Importance of Planning

By Kim Horton | May 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Webinar Series: The Importance of Planning

This free webinar series “The Importance of Planning” shows you just how important it is for Libraries and…

9 Ways to Make Your Grant Proposal Stand Out

By Kim Horton | May 8, 2017 | Comments Off on 9 Ways to Make Your Grant Proposal Stand Out

Grant proposals can stand out for any number of reasons. In some cases, it’s because they’re missing two…