PDA Event: Timely Talks with Library Leaders IV

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

This new ASERL Series will give registrants the opportunity to find out what different library leaders are thinking, planning and strategizing as we navigate through the pandemic.  Registrants will also ask direct questions to the library leaders during the Q&A period.  

Topics that will be addressing on the panel:

  • Budgets --How are they advocating for additional money and resources in the middle of a pandemic?
  • Employee Retention/Morale --Do they have a plan to combat the Great Resignation/low morale and attracting new talent?
  • DEI/EDI - How do you maintain a commitment to EDI/DEI in today's political climate?
  • Stakeholders - What strategies do you use to exceed stakeholder expectations while being empathetic to work life balance?
  • Connection/Communication - How do you maintain connected to your staff in a Zoom/webinar work environment?

Library Leaders
Beth McNeil, Dean of Libraries, Esther Ellis Norton Professor of Library Science, Purdue University
Judy Russell, Dean of the University Libraries, University of Florida
Stephanie Chase, Executive Director, Libraries of Eastern Oregon 

Moderator
Twanna Hodge, Diversity and Inclusion Librarian, University of Florida

Register for this event.