Hertfordshire Schools Library Service

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The effective LRC manager

with Geoff Dubber

Monday 9th June 2008 : 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Course description: This half day session will look at the wide range of skills and the strategic thinking needed by the multi-tasking library manager/librarian who is on the front line but needs the management overview to think and act strategically and to promote the importance of the LRC to all and everyone.

Suitable for: Secondary school librarians, Head of sixth form and other departments, and any other interested staff.

Tutor: Geoff Dubber is a freelance consultant/trainer working in the UK and further afield to promote effective library use. He has over 35 years teaching, management, library and advisory experience with schools, both secondary and primary. He is currently Vice Chair of the School Library Association and Chair of the SLA's School Librarian of the Year panel for 2006/7. He is author of many of the SLA's Guidelines series. He writes and reviews for the School Librarian.

Venue: Schools Library Service, New Barnfield, Travellers Lane, Hatfield AL10 8XG

Cost: £65.00 per person

This half day session will consider the following key areas:
  • Delegate's own situation, LRC and its current working
  • The visionary role of the 21st century LRC
  • Practicalities - multi-tasking - the stresses of front line working and ways to reduce these pressures
  • Coping with the changing curriculum
  • The importance of delegation, decision making, (inter)dependence & development planning
  • Essential skills for the successful LRC manager

To Book: Please print course booking form, available here www.herts-sls.org.uk and complete for each course booking. Return to SLS by post, Fax (01707 281611) phone (01707 281630) or email to service@herts-sls.org.uk

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Schools Library Service, New Barnfield, Travellers Lane, Hatfield. AL10 8XG
Tel: 01707 281630 Fax: 01707 281611
E-mail: info@herts-sls.org.uk