What’s the Policy? Involving Staff in Policy Development

Introductions Sharon Moreland Technology Consultant, Northeast Kansas Library System Former Library Director /Chat: Twitter: lybrarian Back when I worked in a library.

What’s the topic again? Policies –From Bonnie’s Presentation Philosophy Statement - why we do what we do for the customers Regulations - what must be done to support the service / program –Rules of the road we need to know –Board’s Domain (with lots of input)

What’s not the topic? Procedures –How the policies and regulations will be carried out –Step-by-step instructions Guidelines –Best practices to be efficient and effective Management’s domain (with input)

Today’s Talking Points How do we involve staff and volunteers in learning library policy? 1.New Employee Orientation - Hi! Now learn this…

Today’s Talking Points How do we involve staff and volunteers in learning library policy? 1.New Employee Orientation - Hi! Now learn this… 2.Development of New Policies - What do we do?

Today’s Talking Points How do we involve staff and volunteers in learning library policy? 1.New Employee Orientation - Hi! Now learn this… 2.Development of New Policies - What do we do? 3.Review of Existing Policies - We didn’t know that…

Today’s Talking Points How do we involve staff and volunteers in learning library policy? 1.New Employee Orientation - Hi! Now learn this… 2.Development of New Policies - What do we do? 3.Review of Existing Policies - We didn’t know that… 4.Locating Policies - Where are they again?

Today’s Talking Points How do we involve staff and volunteers in learning library policy? 1.New Employee Orientation - Hi! Now learn this… 2.Development of New Policies - What do we do? 3.Review of Existing Policies - We didn’t know that… 4.Locating Policies - Where are they again? Enough from me, let’s hear from you!

New Employee Orientation

New Policies

Reviewing Policies

Accessing Policies - where?

Resources Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Policies ( Web Junction ( Google - "public library" policy manual! Seriously, great policies are already written, just find and finesse to fit! Steps to a Successful New Employee Orientation ( Five Questions Every New Employee Should Ask ( new-employee.html) new-employee.html