A panel of experts will address common issues that arise between friends’ groups and library administration and boards of trustees and how to solve them. Themes will include difference in roles and responsibilities, memorandums of understanding, and effective communication. Panelists will present two in-depth scenarios, provide tips and best practices, and answer questions from attendees. During a "lightning round" session, speakers will field questions from the audience. Suggested resources for the presented in-depth scenarios.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will better understand important and different roles and responsibilities of a friends of the library group.
Upon completion, participants will better understand how to effectively engage with library stakeholders to library goals are being met with buy in from library stakeholders.
Upon completion, participants will have learned about best practices for communication and effective governance of Friends of Libraries groups.
