Past Programs

Materials from past LACONI Administration workshops are stored here.

Do you have an idea for a program? Your suggestions are welcome.

2011

“We’ve Got You Covered Inside and Out: How Current Issues With Insurance Coverage Affect Libraries”
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Program Slides

“Investing Library Funds”
Friday, May 20, 2011
Program Flier

Annual Trustee Dinner
Friday, April 15, 2011
Keynote speaker was Sean Parnell, author of Historic Bars of Chicago and creator of the Chicago Bar Project.
Program Flier

“A Manager’s Guide to Teambuilding”
Friday, February 18, 2011
Program Flier

2010

“Illinois Libraries: State of the State”
Friday, September 17, 2010
Program Flier

“Reimagine, Reinvent, Reallocate: Our New Reality”
Friday, November 19, 2010
Program flier

2007

Putting Humpty Dumpty Together Again: Involving Staff in Redesigning Your Library (PDF)

Oak Brook Public Library Director Meg Klinkow Hartman discusses her strategy for developing a cohesive strategy for recreating her library’s space  — and getting staff at all levels involved in the process.

Best Practices for Staff Development (PDF)

Wondering what to do at your next in-service day? LACONI librarians have brainstormed a list with a few potential ideas.

Sample Chicago Public Library Performance Review (PDF)

Take a look at the form Chicago Public Library uses for its own staff evaluations.