Course: TSLAC New Director Course

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LD106: TSLAC New Director Course
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Course Summary
The TSLAC New Director Mini-Conference took place on May 25, 2021. The event, designed for Texas public library directors that have been on the job four years or less, provided an overview of Texas State Library & Archives Commission resources for library directors and included presentations and discussions. We have created this online course for those who missed the live event.

This course is for you if you:
- Are new to being a Texas public library director
- Are new to the world of libraries
- Support underserved communities
- Are open to building on your knowledge through active participation
1.5 CE hours
Notes and Handouts
- FileNew Director Course Reflection Handout (PDF)
  We invite you to use this document to take notes and reflect as you move through this course.
- File2021 TSLAC New Director Resource Links Handout (PDF)
  A list of Texas State Library webpages you can bookmark.
- FileNew Director Conference FAQs Handout (PDF)
  Use this document to help you find FAQs for each session of the course.
- FileNew Director Community Notes Handout (PDF)
  This document contains notes taken by the participants during the live conference on May 25, 2021.
Conference Welcome
- URLView the Welcome - 2021 TSLAC New Director Mini-Conference Recording (3 minutes)
Resource Sharing Programs
Continuing Education and Consulting
- URLView the Continuing Education and Consulting Recording (14 minutes)
- FileContinuing Education and Consulting Slides (PDF)
Accreditation, Grants, and Community Engagement
Conference Conclusion
- URLView the Conclusion - 2021 TSLAC New Director Mini-Conference Recording (7 minutes)
Course Completion
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- URLCourse Evaluation
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