SMLC SCHEDULE 2023
January 10 Leadership Training Series with Amanda Standerfer on Zoom, 1-3 PM. Let Andrea know if you want to attend to receive a discounted rate/cooperative will pay for your registration.
What Makes a Leader? What can we learn from those who have gone before us? What can we learn from our peers and colleagues? Leading during complex times requires reflection and adaptability. We’ll explore the contradictions in leadership and how to evolve your practice as a leader.
January 24 Leadership Training Series with Amanda Standerfer on Zoom, 1-3 PM. Let Andrea know if you want to attend to receive a discounted rate/cooperative will pay for your registration.
Whole and Pieces: Systems Thinking: A leader needs to understand all aspects of the system in which they work while also having knowledge of the individual aspects that comprise the whole. During this session, we’ll explore how using systems thinking supports leaders during times of change. We’ll give an example of an organizational capacity assessment tool to identify gaps in your system and talk about how to foster psychological safety to build a culture of continuous improvement.
February 7 Leadership Training Series with Amanda Standerfer on Zoom, 1-3 PM. Let Andrea know if you want to attend to receive a discounted rate/cooperative will pay for your registration.
Creating a Meaningful Roadmap: Strategic Planning: You know you need one, but what does it really mean to use a strategic plan to guide your organization? We’ll explore elements of the strategic planning process and best practices for transitioning to and managing implementation.
February 7 – New SMLC Director’s Chats on Zoom, 1 PM. Guest “Veteran” Director: Andrea Estelle
February 21 Leadership Training Series with Amanda Standerfer on Zoom, 1-3 PM. Let Andrea know if you want to attend to receive a discounted rate/cooperative will pay for your registration.
Confident Decision-Making: How does your library make decisions? Have you ever stopped to think about it? During this session, we’ll dig into the process of decision-making. That’s right! Making a decision is a process, and when the process isn’t clear or doesn’t involve those impacted by the decision, confusion and resentment can result. Find out how todevelop guiding principles, consider implicit bias and equity, and oversee effective change management to confidently make decisions with your team.
February 23 – Board only: Annual Audit – Van Buren District Library
March 7 Leadership Training Series with Amanda Standerfer on Zoom, 1-3 PM. Let Andrea know if you want to attend to receive a discounted rate/cooperative will pay for your registration.
Building a Culture of Evaluation and Learning: You’ve got the data, how do you use it to tell the library’s story and share what you’ve learned? Evaluation is a big topic – so overwhelming that you might be hesitant to go there. This session will give you some easy ways to get started and build on the ways you are already gathering data. We’ll focus on how to show the difference you are making in your community in small and big ways and how to incorporate what you are learning into the decision-making process.
Friday, March 17 – Children/Teen 10 AM. Location: Oshtemo Branch KPL
Friday, Mary 17 – Adult Programming 2 PM. via Zoom
March 21 Leadership Training Series with Amanda Standerfer on Zoom, 1-3 PM. Let Andrea know if you want to attend to receive a discounted rate/cooperative will pay for your registration.
Facilitating Engaging Conversations: Leaders need strong facilitation skills to navigate individual and group conversations and create positive team dynamics. During this session, you’ll learn about how to facilitate conversations to build trust and open dialogue. We’ll talk about how to handle conflict and recognize power dynamics.
March 30 – Director Chat – Three Rivers Library
April 18 – New SMLC Director’s Chats on Zoom, 1 PM. Guest “Veteran” Director: Ann Greene
April 27 – Advisory Council and Board Meeting – Niles District Library
May 25 – Director Chat – Allegan District Library
June/July No Meetings
June 6 – New SMLC Director’s Chats on Zoom, 1 PM. Guest “Veteran” Director: TBA
August 1 – New SMLC Director’s Chats on Zoom, 1 PM. Guest “Veteran” Director: TBA
August 31 – Advisory Council and Board Meeting – Willard District Library
Friday, September 8th, 10am – Children/Teen in person Location: Webster Memorial Branch VBDL
Friday, September 8th, 2pm – Adult Programming via Zoom
*September 26 – Tech Training on Zoom, 1 PM. Beth Z: Your Nedry BFF: Tackle Your Tech To Do List
September 28 – Director Chat – Paw Paw District Library
*October 3 – Tech Training on Zoom, 1 PM. Beth Z: Your Nerdy BFF: Powered Productivity
*October 10 – Tech Training on Zoom, 1 PM. Beth Z: Your Nerdy BFF: AI Tools
October 17 – New SMLC Director’s Chats on Zoom, 1 PM. Guest “Veteran” Director: TBA
October 26 – Annual Meeting – New Buffalo Township Library
Friday, November 10th, 10am – Children/Teen via Zoom
Friday, November 10th, 2pm – Adult Programming via Zoom
November 30 – Director Chat – Paw Paw District Library
December – No Meetings
December 5 – New SMLC Director’s Chats on Zoom, 1 PM. Guest “Veteran” Director: TBA
Training Sessions in the works –
Beth Z: Your Nerdy BFF: Tech Trainings
Shirley B: Trustee Training – Spring 2023