The Public Library Director's HR Toolkit by Kate Hall (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Public Library Director's HR Toolkit by Kate Hall, Kathy Parker Complete with illuminating case studies and worksheets that guide readers to develop a personal framework for individual learning, this toolkit is an easy-to-use handbook of the basic HR functions of a public library. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Human resources is an area of leadership that requires its own specialized knowledge, but many library managers and directors assume their roles without any background knowledge of HR or adequate training. This comprehensive toolkit, which has been vetted by HR professionals as well as an attorney who specializes in employment law, is here to fill those gaps. Taking you through the lifecycle of an employee, and also providing a framework to develop skills and confidence, in this book you will learn ways to incorporate an EDI lens into your employee processes, starting with accurately crafted job descriptions that are posted on diverse job boards;tips for hiring and onboarding new staff;advice on individual employee development and retention, from the importance of continuing education to methods for increasing staff engagement and strengthening morale;considerations for treating all employees equitably to maintain a welcoming and inclusive space for staff from marginalized populations;an overview of the essential HR laws that come into play, helping you navigate difficult situations like discipline and termination;first-hand accounts of HR successes and challenges; andhow to create a personalized structure around your HR learning and put it into practice, using a variety of worksheets, questions for reflection, templates, and tools provided in the book. Author Biography Kate Hall is the executive director of the Northbrook Public Library (IL) after serving as director at the New Lenox Public Library (IL) and in various library positions in the Chicagoland area for over twenty years. In her eleven years as a library director, Kate has been in leadership positions in state and national library groups including the American Library Association, Illinois Library Association, and Reaching Across Illinois Library System. She has served on the committee and chaired Directors University, an intensive training for new Illinois Public Library directors. Kate is the recipient of the 2021 Illinois Library Association Librarian of the Year Award and has just launched Illinois Libraries Present, a new statewide joint programming cooperative. She is the co-author of The Public Library Directors Toolkit and The Public Library Directors HR Toolkit, both published by ALA Editions, and the devoted servant of one demanding cat.Kathy Parker was the director of the Glenwood-Lynwood (IL) Public Library District from 2002 to 2018 after serving as assistant director at the Harvey (IL) Public Library. She has worked in public and private libraries for over forty years in nearly every department and cofounded Directors University. She has served on numerous state committees including the Illinois Library Association and has served as library trustee for her local library and the regional library system, Reaching Across Illinois Library System. She was the 2016 recipient of the American Library Associations Trustee Citation award. After retiring in 2018, Kathy launched the kathyparker consulting firm, which provides training to trustees and new directors. She is the co-author of The Public Library Directors Toolkit and The Public Library Directors HR Toolkit, both published by ALA Editions. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I — HR Toolbox—Recruit and OnboardChapter 1 — Job Descriptions and Job AdsChapter 2 — The Interview and Hiring ProcessChapter 3 — Salary and BenefitsChapter 4 — Onboarding Chapter 5 — Personnel Policies and Procedures Part II — HR Toolbox—Develop and RetainChapter 6 — Feedback and EvaluationChapter 7 — Continual Training and GrowthChapter 8 — Employee Engagement and Strengthening MoralePart III — HR Toolbox—Depart and ReassessChapter 9 — Staffing Needs and Succession PlanningChapter 10 — Legal IssuesChapter 11 — Discipline and TerminationChapter 12 — OffboardingChapter 13 — Applying Your Learning AnswersPart IV — ToolkitSample 1.1 — Job Description WorksheetSample 1.2 — Job Ad WorksheetSample 2.1 — Hiring Philosophy WorksheetSample 2.2 — Hiring ChecklistSample 2.3 — Interview Question WorksheetSample 2.4 — Rubric Creation WorksheetSample 3.1 — Compensation Philosophy WorksheetSample 5.1 — Manager Onboarding ChecklistSample 5.2 — Manager Training ChecklistSample 6.1 — Communication Styles WorksheetSample 6.2 — SMART Goals WorksheetSample 7.1 — Training Framework Reflection SheetSample 8.1 — Core Values WorksheetSample 9.1 — Succession Planning ChecklistSample 10.1 — When to Call an AttorneySample 11.1 — Discipline PhilosophySample 11.2 — Discipline and Termination ChecklistSample 11.3 — Written Warning WorksheetSample 12.1 — Manager Offboarding ChecklistIndex Details ISBN0838938396 Author Kathy Parker Language English ISBN-10 0838938396 ISBN-13 9780838938393 Format Paperback Imprint ALA Editions Publisher American Library Association Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Pages 240 AU Release Date 2022-08-08 NZ Release Date 2022-08-08 UK Release Date 2022-08-08 DEWEY 023 Audience Professional & Vocational Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-08-31 US Release Date 2022-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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