In order to achieve their missions, public libraries need to build strong relationships with local city and county governments, both with elected officials and staff. Whether you are in a library district, or a municipal or county library, you need the support of elected officials and staff in order to effectively provide services and programs to your community.
Come to this panel to hear from a panel of public library trustees and directors who have spent time building connections and trust with their local governments, ultimately to the benefit of their libraries. Hear about their experiences, including both successes and challenges, as well as the strategies that they have used to foster strong relationships.
Learning Outcomes:- Attendees will understand some of the ways library boards have established effective working relationships with local government officials.
- Attendees will be better prepared to successfully address the challenges that exist between library boards and local governments based on experiences of others.
- Attendees will be able to develop useful strategies for strengthening individual relationships between the library and local government officials based on knowledge gained.
