2024 Iowa Library Association Fall Conference

This session will provide instruction and materials to create
a robotics camp based on FIRST LEGO League, targeting kids a a
ages 10-14, with the overall goal of spreading robotics and
STEM education across Iowa.
Attendees will end the session with enough information and
resources to be able to host robotics classes at their library.

This presentation explores practical strategies to prevent burnout in libraries by addressing workload management, autonomy, reward systems, community support, fairness, and value alignment based on Christina Maslach's six identified causes of burnout.

Marion Public Library and Carnegie-Stout Public Library will share about their different seed library set ups and give ideas and pointers on how to personalize and differentiate seed libraries according to a library's needs.

Explore perspectives on building and maintaining a unified, productive approach to library governance, policies, human resources management, and leadership- even in times of great challenge. Examples from small, midsized, and large libraries will be shared.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to :
1. Identify key components of effective library governance, including policy development, human resources management, and leadership strategies
2. Analyze and compare governance practices across libraries of different sizes
3. Articulate the importance of collaboration and communication between library directors and trustees in achieving shared goals.

Cities and libraries have opportunities to raise the level of community engagement for the people they serve. By collaborating across departments, we build cohesion and foster belonging for everyone. From city hall to fire to police, come learn with us about how working together creates a resilient and stronger community.

More than ever, the traditional roles of libraries are being challenged. To navigate these attacks it’s critical for libraries to build preference and reestablish alliances within their communities.
This presentation will include: what does it mean to 'stand for something'?; the first steps to building a stronger internal culture; and how to strengthen community relationships.