Library Directors

In all aspects of the continued success of libraries, the most important role is that of the library director. The library director should be the nexus of information, sharing with the library board of trustees ideas, concerns, financial and budgetary information, political sensitivities, and, most critically, a vision for the future. After all, it is the library director who knows the most about the library, its challenges, and its hopes for the future.


Intellectual Freedom and Materials Challenges – What You Need To Know (March 22, 2022)






Evaluation Tools for Directors

Webinars and Videos for Directors

Webinars and Videos for Directors

      • The NJ League of Municipalities – The NJ League of Municipalities offers seminars and events that are informative and useful to administrators, directors, and librarians.  They cover topics such as OPRA (open public records act), digital government,  procurement. Sign up for their emails and seminars which also gives legislative news for New Jersey.
      • Why Can’t We All Get Along: Friends & Foundations – Available to watch now, this free webinar series “Why Can’t We All Get Along: Friends & Foundations” discusses ways in which Library Friends and Foundation organizations can better work together to accomplish similar goals. Additionally, we discuss the opportunity of merging your support organizations. This webinar is produced by Library Strategies Consulting Group and hosted by consultants Peter Pearson and Stu Wilson.



Public Library Director 101 Series

Public Library Director 101 Series

Are you new to the public library director role?  Or considering becoming a director in the future?  The Public Library Director 101 Series will introduce you to the many and unique facets of public library directorship.  This series of four webinar recordings provides a broad overview that both informs and inspires.

  • The Learner Guide designed to be used in conjunction with the “Public Library Directors 101” series.
  • In Your New Role you’ll hear about ethics, values, and leadership – all important traits for public library directors.  (Duration:  11 minutes)
  • The Community Relations module will introduce you to marketing, public relations, and outreach from the public library director perspective.  (Duration:  15 minutes)
  • The third installment of the series Planning and Project Management discusses essential steps in the strategic planning process, the benefits of strategic planning, and tools for successful project management.  (Duration:  17 minutes)
  • In the final module, Asset Management you’ll learn about managing the varied assets of library systems, including staff, buildings, collections, and budget.   (Duration:  28 minutes)

The Public Library Director 101 Series was produced through the COSLA Continuing Education Connector project and supported through funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.