What does it mean to deliver cohesive library service when every branch has its own history\, needs\, and identity? This webinar will explore the tension between local engagement\, equitable service delivery \, and systemwide alignment\, including what this looks like in systems se rving rural\, remote\, and urban communities. In many smaller communities\ , the local library branch also serves as the most visible face of the mun icipality\, adding another layer to its role and reinforcing strong local identity. This is fine until that identity clashes with the overall strate gic identity of a multi-location library system. This Canadian duo will re flect on how their libraries navigate shared service models\, staff cultur e\, branch-level flexibility\, and expectations from boards\, municipaliti es\, and residents.
\nAttendees will hear: * What happens when a bra nch &ldquo\;goes rogue&rdquo\; in service of its users? * How do you build buy-in for unified strategies while respecting local differences? * How d o governance\, community pride\, and internal politics shape cohesion in p ractice?
\nPresenters: Jamie Anderson has been the Director/CEO of t he Kawartha Lakes Public Library in Ontario\, Canada since 2017. The libra ry serves a quickly growing\, diverse community through 14 small urban and rural branches. Jamie has worked in public libraries for almost 30 years\ , working with Vancouver Public Library\, Thompson-Nicola Regional Distric t Library\, and Vancouver Island Regional Library. He holds an MLIS from t he University of British Columbia and a Graduate Professional Certificate in Library Sector Leadership from the University of Victoria. Brian Hardin g is the CEO and Chief Librarian at the Greater Sudbury Public Library in Ontario\, Canada\, a position he has held since 2022. Previously\, he was the CEO of the Brock Township Public Library in Durham Region\, and has al so held positions with BiblioCommons\, the Ontario Library Service\, and t he Oakville Public Library. Brian serves on the Board of CELA\, the Centre for Equitable Library Access.
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\ nFee: $25 Norweld/Other RLS Members \; I \; $35 Non Mem bers
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