Directors University 2.0

Save the Date! Directors University 2.0 will be April 9 - 11, 2024. 

Application will open in early 2024. More details to come. Keep an eye on the ILA Events page for updates, subscribe to the ILA e-newsletter for updates, or email Kristin Pekoll, ILA Conference and Continuing Education Manager, at kpekoll@ila.org.

Directors University 2.0 (DU 2.0) is the continuation of the successful Directors University. Learning the basics are essential but in order to be successful as a library director further training is necessary. DU 2.0 will dive deeper into topics that were touched on in the prior sessions.

Topics include: 

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Building Strong Relationships

• How to Build Board Relationships

• Discussing Difficult Issues

• Budgeting – Best Practices and Allocating Funds

• Capital Improvement Plans

• Grant Realities – Prepping for Additional Funding Options

• Foundations for Creating Great Employees

• Performance Improvement Plans

• Succession Training and Transitions

• Building a Leader: Building Your Career

• Self Care and Staff Care

The intended audience is past participants of Directors University and SPLMI. The goal of DU 2.0 is to bring that next level of education and knowledge to the participants to help them continue to build knowledgeable, strong Illinois library directors.