January 29, 2007
Special Workshop for Public Libraries
"Community Leadership...It's not a spectator sport!" is an exciting new workshop being offered through BCR specifically designed for public libraries. Scheduled for Friday, May 4, at the BCR offices, Aurora, Colorado, librarians will have an opportunity to examine the role of the public library as a community anchor as well as discover how library leaders can help make that happen. This special six-hour (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) workshop is geared toward public library trustees, library directors, friends and other library supporters.
Participants will engage in interactive discussions of leadership qualities and responsibilities for effective community leadership, advocacy and support for their organization. Your instructor for the day, Jim Connor, will introduce and help develop skills needed to bring together varied factions in working toward a common goal. He will discuss the tools needed to overcome fears of public speaking as well as how to conduct an effective meeting.
Come and have fun learning together, while sharing with your peers. This is not an "advocacy session." Instead learn how to establish the public library as the most important and vital resource in your community. BAR NONE!
Connor is a second-term public library trustee with the Jefferson County, Colorado, Public Library. He has nearly 40 years in the trenches as a speaker and trainer in community and organization leadership, has presented more than 100 regional workshops in 21 states and has received national recognition for his work with public libraries. Connor currently heads a private consulting service specializing in organization management and community advocacy training, with a focus on board development and advocacy training for public library boards.
Questions? Contact Regan Harper (rharper@bcr.org) at BCR.
