This Forum, hosted by State Librarian, Robin Westphal, began with presentations from 2 vendors: T-Mobile representatives talked about the SilverSpot tablet for seniors then TeachingBooks staff discussed the Missouri Collection Analysis Initiative. State Library updates from Library Development, Wolfner & Reference Services staff and partner updates from MALA, Amigos & MO Evergreen begin at timestamp 39:42.

Theresa Sladek, Literacy Minnesota, discussed how Northstar Digital Literacy can be used in libraries at the May 2, 2023, Public Library Directors Forum.

On January 17, it was announced that Gale received the Platinum distinction from the Modern Library Awards for its program, Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School. The state of Missouri subsidizes Excel Adult High School for any Missouri library that would like to take part in the program. Listen to this webinar to learn the outcomes in Missouri and learn more about offering this program at your library. Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School is a 21.5-credit, self-paced online high school that allows public libraries to offer accredited high school diplomas to adults who wish to prepare for entry into the workforce, further their careers, or attend college. This is not an equivalency diploma. Learn what the program looks like from the perspective of the student and learn how the library can offer this life changing program in just a few hours per week.

This Forum, hosted by State Librarian, Robin Westphal, provided updates from Library Development & Reference Services and partner updates from Amigos & MOREnet. Staff from 3 libraries discussed their experiences with Excel Online High School (EOHS), a Gale representative gave a presentation about EOHS, and questions about the program were answered. The Forum starts at 9:40 timestamp.

Terry Blauvelt, Grants Officer, discussed the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants administered by the Missouri State Library, the grant online management system, and grant writing best practices. Visit the Grants page for the latest webinars.

State Librarian, Robin Westphal, outlines the communication tools available through the State Library, the MOSL website, new director guide, and the Missouri public library trustee manual and online orientation.

Lisa Garro, Missouri Public Library Directors’ president, provided information about MPLD. Margaret Conroy, Daniel Boone Regional Library director, discussed legislation, legal, and ethical issues affecting a library.

Cory Mihalik, Statistical Research Consultant, discusses state aid per capita and equalization, athletes and entertainers tax funds, and the annual public library survey.

Presenters provided information about five projects: Jeanne Sullivan, MOREnet, Remote Electronic Access for Libraries; Nora Wesselman, MO State Library, Ploud: Websites for Small Libraries; Mickey Coalwell, Missouri Evergreen, Missouri Evergreen Consortium; Jane Mulvihill-Jones, MALA, Get Connected Courier Service; and Janet Caruthers, MO State Library, OCLC Interlibrary Loan.

Matt Butler, Digitization Consultant, and John Korasick, Local Records, discuss Missouri Digital Heritage, digitization grants, and records retention.

Laura Kromer, Reference Services Division Director, and Lori Brown, Director of Public Services for Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library, share information regarding their departments.

Kathy Dempsey of Libraries are Essential share market information for public libraries.

Mid-Continent Public Library Director, Steve Potter, discusses how libraries can become purpose-based libraries.

Mary Beth Revels, Library Director for the St. Joseph Public Library, shared recommendations for effectively working with the people one will encounter as a library director.

Colleen Knight, Director of Polk County Library, provides insight on budgets and purchasing for public libraries.

The first in the Effective Library Board series is Problem-Solving the Upstream Way presented by Bonnie McKewon.

The second in the Effective Library Board series is Policies for Results presented by Bonnie McKewon.

This session looks at proven approaches for conducting better meetings by streamlining procedures and paperwork.

The fourth and last session in the Effective Library Board series presented by Bonnie McKewon focused on telling the story of the library to your patrons.

Jay Turner breaks down the intricacies of Missouri’s Sunshine Law. Jay Turner grew up in San Diego as the child of two law enforcement officers. He spent most of his career working for the state of California as a state parole agent and, later, in securities fraud enforcement. Jay moved to Missouri in 2015 and took a position with the Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) working on a variety of civil and criminal cases. In 2017, he was promoted to public safety manager and assigned Sunshine Law duties as the AGO’s point of contact for criminal investigation and prosecution records. In February 2023, Jay was promoted to Director of Sunshine Law Compliance. In this role, in addition to conducting Sunshine Law presentations across the state, he and his team investigate alleged violations of the Sunshine Law by Missouri public governmental bodies.

During this session, led by Trainer/Library Consultant Linda Bruno, you will learn what “compassion fatigue” is, how you can we recognize it, how it affects your working environment, and what you can do about it.

Part 1 of a 4-part series to improve supervisory knowledge and skills of library staff. Session 1 focused on recognizing prohibited and discriminatory practices, responding to discrimination or harassment concerns or complaints, and understanding various employment laws. Led by Tiffany Hentschel, deputy director of human resources for Johnson County, Kansas.

Part 2 of a 4-part series to improve supervisory knowledge and skills of library staff. Session 2 focused on compensation for work, medical leave, and understanding various employment laws. Led by Tiffany Hentschel, deputy director of human resources for Johnson County, Kansas.

Part 3 of a 4-part series to improve supervisory knowledge and skills of library staff. Session 3 focused on supervisory skills and the hiring process. Led by Tiffany Hentschel, deputy director of human resources for Johnson County, Kansas.

Part 4 of a 4-part series to improve supervisory knowledge and skills of library staff. Session 4 focused on motivating self and others, job expectations, and performance management. Led by Tiffany Hentschel, deputy director of human resources for Johnson County, Kansas.

This webinar, presented by Kathy Dempsey, will give you a solid foundation in the tenets of library marketing, covering definitions, strategies, reasoning, and the steps in the Cycle of True Marketing.

In this webinar, Kathy Dempsey reviews the cycle of marketing, then provides tips on how to implement the process.

This webinar presents the key findings and results of the 2023 Public Library Survey. Originally presented 09/04/2024.

This webinar will give a brief overview of the annual Public Library Survey, including using the Bibliostat Collect platform. Presented August 20, 2024.

This webinar discusses the changes made to the annual Public Library Survey in 2024 and provides some helpful tips for completing the annual survey. Presented August 27, 2024.

This webinar presents the key findings and results of the 2022 Public Library Survey. Originally presented 08/15/2023.

This webinar will give a brief overview of the annual Public Library Survey, including using the Bibliostat Collect platform. Presented August 9, 2023

This webinar will discuss the results of the 2021 Public Library Survey and the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on libraries statewide. Presented July 13, 2022.

The webinar will cover changes to the 2022 Public Library Survey and gives helpful tips on filling out the survey. This is a re-recording of the 2022 Public Library Survey presentation originally presented on 8/25/2022.

This video will provide an introduction to the Bibliostat Collect platform, which is used to enter library data and submit the annual Public Library Survey.

This brief video will provide an overview of how and where to count electronic material and circulation on the Public Library Survey

This brief webinar will explain how to report library programs on the annual Public Library Survey.

John Korasick, Director of Local Records, presents an introduction to records management and retention. The program includes information on records retention schedules and free resources available to local public libraries from the Secretary of State’s Office.

John Korasick, Director of Local Records, presents a brief overview on maintaining financial records for public libraries, including proper procedures for maintaining files post-audit.

This is an overview of Missouri's State Aid Program, including how it is distributed, the annual application process, and how funds are to be used.

This short webcast provides an overview of the State Aid Equalization grant program.

This video will provide an overview of the Athletes and Entertainers tax fund, including how funds are distributed and how funds can be used.

This webinar (Part 1 of 2), provides viewers with basic information on strategic planning, including the value of strategic planning, the steps needed to develop a good plan, locating and using data appropriately, and how to identify and engage appropriate individuals in the process. This session is ideal for those who are new to the process of strategic planning.

In this webinar (Part 2 of 2), viewers are provided with basic information on how to write, implement, monitor, and communicate progress on the library’s strategic plan.

Janet Caruthers, Technology and Resource Sharing Consultant at the Missouri State Library, discusses strategic planning and S.M.A.R.T. goals.

This webinar discusses how to empower communities by helping them identify and multiply resources through strategic collaborations; develop inclusive plans that encourage citizens to become active agents in our democracy; and adapt local, sustainable strategies allowing them to innovate and thrive, so that libraries may as well.

User experience (UX) is the “quality of a person’s interactions with services or products.” In a library, UX touches the building, your staff, and your digital side. This training discusses the basic principles of user experience design and uses them to analyze websites and non-digital services that are common in public libraries.