Let us help you find your next Library Director. We have a comprehensive understanding of the role and demands of a Public Library Director. Our service streamlines the entire process, from developing a job description, to focusing on logistics and candidate communication, allowing the board of trustees and municipality to focus on the hiring the right library director. Following appointment, we provide coaching to facilitate a seamless transition of leadership and successful working relationship between the director, trustees, and municipality.

Elevate your board of trustees' proficiency with our consulting and training services. We equip your trustees with a deep understanding of their roles and responsibilities: policy development, strategic priorities, state laws, director evaluation, onboarding, board recruitment strategies and more. We have experience working with directors and trustees to clarify operational and governance activities. Our tailored programs facilitate informed decision-making, enabling your library to thrive and uphold its mission.
Our services work for individual boards and state level organizations.

Our comprehensive library coaching services are designed for library directors, aspiring leaders, and trustees. We provide personalized guidance and skills development to empower these key stakeholders. Whether you're a seasoned director looking to enhance your leadership, an aspiring director striving to step into the role, or a trustee aiming to contribute effectively, our coaching equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your crucial library leadership role. We’ll work together to understand your priorities and goals, and develop an action plan .

Our Intellectual Freedom Training is a vital resource for library workers and trustees, offering guidance on how to adeptly handle challenges and uphold the principles of intellectual freedom. We equip your team with the skills to manage challenges to library collections and meeting rooms, while upholding library values. Our training includes crisis communication strategies, building your advocacy team, empowering you to navigate sensitive situations with confidence and transparency. To further your library's mission, we provide insights on preparing for and managing controversial programs.

Ensure your library's voice is heard and valued within the community. Trustees, friends, and library supporters want to advocate for the library but may not know where to start. Our Advocacy Planning and Training is designed to equip your library team with essential skills and actionable steps. Together, we'll do a community analysis, stakeholder and community mapping, message development, with evaluation throughout the process. With our custom training for your community, your team will be well-prepared to advocate for the library's importance and advance the library’s priorities. Strengthen community connections and empower your library to flourish as a vital resource with our comprehensive advocacy training.

Craft a transformative path for your library with our strategic planning services. Collaborating closely with your team, we'll assess your current operational landscape, analyze demographic trends, and engage with your community through a variety of methods to understand their needs. Together, we'll define clear goals and priorities, providing you with a written comprehensive strategic plan and action items. Our approach aims to empower your library, aligning it with the evolving expectations of your patrons. We know there are unpredictable events that impact library operations and we plan for adaptability in strategic planning.

We know that Friends love the library and are essential library stakeholders. We have experience working with Friends groups of all sizes. Let's work together to improve your effectiveness. We guide you in defining a clear mission, aligning activities with your library's needs, and fostering collaboration with both the library director, board of trustees, and foundation. Drawing from nonprofit best practices, our services emphasize the importance of good governance with by-law review and recruiting a diverse board. Millennials and Gen-Z are library users, and let's work together to plan for the long-term sustainability of your Friends group with an online presence.