Library Management for Rural Library Workers

Self-paced learning + Three-live discussions | Live discussions on January 16, 23, and 30, 2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Don’t miss this opportunity specifically developed with rural library workers in mind.

Do you have limited time for professional development? Are you a new or prospective manager in a rural library? Would you like to spend time with colleagues discussing the challenges of managing in a rural setting? 

CALL is offering this learning with you in mind. For this event you will listen to presentations from speakers such as Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, Michelle Hamiel and Sonia Alcantara-Antoine at your convenience then meet with other participants on the scheduled dates in a discussion facilitated by Dr. Natalie Rae Rencher, former Library Director for Kings County Library. 

Some of the topics covered will include: 

• crisis management
• managing long-term staff through change
• promoting career development

Audience: Rural Library Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Lead Staff

Presenter:

Dr. Natalie Rae Rencher has 18 years of experience as a library director, with a 40-year career dedicated to transforming library operations and fostering community engagement. She has served as Library Director for Kings County Library for 14 years and held leadership roles at Stockton-San Joaquin County Library, San Diego County Library, San Jose Public Library, San Diego Public Library, and National City Public Library. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, outreach, programming, facilities management, grant writing, and staff development, Dr. Rencher holds multiple degrees including a master’s in Library Science from San Jose State University, and a doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.

This event is brought to you by CALL.