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2024 NEKLS Competitive Grant Q&A

This meeting is to discuss the 2024 NEKLS Competitive Grants. Information about the grants can be found here: https://www.nekls.org/nekls-competitive-grants/. NEKLS staff will do our best to answer questions over Zoom. You can register here: https://kslib.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcu-qrT4jH9CgFDvWP-tVFN1MrgCJmYI2

After-lunch course: Advocacy in a Polarized World with Peter Bromberg

How can we effectively communicate with all decision-makers, and stakeholders about the important work happening at your library regardless of their political beliefs? In this session you will learn the principles of “The Three Languages” of politics, and how to apply them when communicating with people from across the political spectrum. We will build upon these principles and learn how to effectively use data, stories, and research to craft compelling, resonant messages. Please join us […]

The Library Trustee Playbook: Building a Better Board

Who needs a playbook? For any kind of team, from the Kansas City Chiefs to the board of a library, a playbook can help engage and strengthen its members and contribute to an organization’s success. A playbook outlines the who, what, how, and why a team works together to achieve a common goal. Join us to find out how you can be a better board member and work with your colleagues and your director to […]

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