ALP Summit
Keynote by Dr. Julie Todaro
Dr. Julie Todaro’s professional career includes academic library manager; library educator (management, public libraries,) and public librarian as well as extensive work with school libraries. She was the 2016-2017 President of the American Library Association, the 2007-2008 President of the Association of College and Research Libraries and the 2000-2001 President of the Texas Library Association. In her other association work she was on numerous ALA presidential initiative committees and is the author of the 2006 ACRL “The Power of Personal Persuasion” designed to support library managers and librarians in their work and legislative initiatives. She is a retired community college dean (2022) and is the author of several monographs on mentoring, emergency preparedness and the 2022 The Post Pandemic Library Handbook, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Her 2nd edition of Bloomsbury’s Library Management for the Digital Age will be available Fall of 2025.
Persuasive Neutrality
Wait – they said THAT? It is a stark reminder that many professionals would say they don’t understand a multitude of rationales and why they say, “that’s why I did it.” Given the extremes, and our need to not take sides, neutrality – for the big picture – is the way to go. During the keynote, I would love to use your input on these questions and issues.
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What DOES convince my decision makers of need? Data? Story? A talk of value or worth?
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Over the last three years, what have my decision makers supported and what not?
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What are two things I can do to remain neutral in general or when I am seeking support, advocacy or funding?
Please write your answers down, then join us on 8 August to discuss these important matters. We’ll also review a handout focusing on the following: 1. Persuasion or ‘influence at work,’ 2. The value of what you do and who you are, 3. Your year-round focus on what you contribute.