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This webinar is a high-level introduction to operational policies, why they need to be assessed on a regular basis, one way of assessment using the 5 W's (who, what, where, when, and why) approach, and the basics of writing or rewriting operational policies.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Understand what operational policies are and are not.
- Realize the importance of regularly assessing and revising them.
- Know the steps and timeline for assessment and revision.
- Know the steps for writing or revising operational policies.
- Identify ways to recognize poorly written operational policies.
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this webinar is librarians, library staff, and library governing and advisory boards responsible for writing, implementing, and assessing operational policies.
Presenter
Dr. John Sandstrom got his MLIS over 30 years ago and has spent most of the intervening time working in Acquisitions, Collection Development and Management, and public services. He has worked in academic, public, and government libraries, as well as doing consultant work for school libraries and spending a few years as a Collection Development Specialist for Baker & Taylor. In every position he has had, he has run up against out-of-date and/or poorly written operational policies.
Registration
Cost
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Fee (single webinar) |
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|---|---|
| Participant | ($USD) |
| Core Member (individual) | 43 |
| Nonmember (individual) | 59 |
| Groups. (Includes a link to share with your group for safe social distancing viewing). | 129 |
All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience.
How to Register
Complete the individual webinar online registration form. Sessions are listed by date and you must log in.
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Core Code of Conduct
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Tech Requirements
Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.
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Credits
none
Contact
For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 1 or email registration@ala.org.
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