Tennessee State Library and Archives: Services for Librarians: Public Library Management Institute (PLMI)

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Public Library Management Institute (PLMI)

PLMI Logo The Tennessee State Library and Archives sponsors a three-year Institute for the directors of small and medium-sized public libraries or library branches who do not have MLS degrees. The Institute focuses on management skills and is intended to be a part of a comprehensive training program that includes library skills workshops presented by the Tennessee Regional Libraries and appropriate training offered by private and government organizations. Each Institute will begin on a Sunday afternoon and conclude on the following Friday afternoon.

Requirements: Description of Level One, Two and Three

YEAR ONE (2003): LEADERSHIP

Personality Style: Myers-Briggs
Working with Groups
- Group Process
- Planning Effective Meetings
Managing Time
Communicating
- Communication Styles
- Assertiveness
- Conflict Resolution
Public Speaking
Adjusting to Change

YEAR TWO (2004): MANAGEMENT

Planning for the Future
Obtaining and Allocating Resources
- Building
- Personnel
- Collection
- Equipment
- Technology
Organizing Work Flow
Writing Policies
Managing Change
Incorporating Technology
Public Speaking

YEAR THREE (2005): PARTNERSHIPS

Public Awareness
Public Speaking
Sharing Technology
Tennessee Library Law
Fund Raising

Using Change
Working with Friends
Working with Community Groups
Working with Government Agencies Local, County, State