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First Tuesdays - Doing Less With Less: The Case for Scaling Services to Your Budget

First Tuesdays - Doing Less With Less: The Case for Scaling Services to Your Budget Online

Library staff have a hard time saying no to their communities, and the thought of ending programs or services can be terrifying when usage stats rule. In this session, Mandy will detail the merits of doing an excellent job with the funds allocated but no more and, in turn, making the case to the community that more funds equals more services. Scaling back can also be a morale builder for staff, decreasing burnout and turnover. Attendees will leave with the communication tools necessary to justify doing less to their Boards, communities, and other stakeholders and to advocate regarding what they could do with more resources.

About the Presenter: Mandy Walters, Director, Pend Oreille County Library District

Mandy has a BSE in Social Science Education from Arkansas State University and an MLS from the University of North Texas. Prior to beginning her career in libraries in 2011, she taught high school history and civics. She is the Director of the Pend Oreille County Library District in northeastern Washington State where she leads a team of 14 staff working between four library branches and an administrative office. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 21 years and has three teenaged sons. Her favorite hobbies include hiking and backpacking.

Monthly webinar and archive of continuing-education opportunity for staff of libraries in Washington State. Produced by the Washington State Library.

Supported by funding provided by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

 

Date:
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 10:00am
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
  Administration     Leadership     Management and Supervision     Public Library  
Categories:
  Online Training - WSL  
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Event Organizer

Brianna Hoffman

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