[Eril-l] Core Webinar: Your Interim Leadership Role: Succession Planning (Part 2 of 2-part series)

Wed Apr 2 05:00:00 PDT 2025

*Cross posted to multiple lists*

Core Webinar: Your Interim Leadership Role: Succession Planning (Part 2 of
2-part series)

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11 am Pacific, noon
Mountain, 1 pm Central, and 2 pm Eastern time.

Description:

Interim leadership is increasing throughout librarianship. The library
field, in general, does not adequately undertake succession planning. This
webinar will present the current state of knowledge on this topic. It will
also share the experiences of four academic librarians who accepted interim
or acting leadership roles with minimal or no succession plans in place;
the succession plans created by two of the interim leaders who did not
apply for the permanent positions; and general succession planning
considerations and recommendations. Participants will be able to identify
ways to address, initiate, and enact succession planning in their libraries.

Part 2 of 2-part series: Interim Leadership

Interim leadership is increasing throughout librarianship. The library
field, in general, does not adequately undertake succession planning or
develop leadership skills. These webinars will introduce these subjects and
help establish what is currently known about them.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to do the following in
order to make the most of their interim or acting leadership role
concerning succession planning:

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   Identify common elements that can help one succeed in a term-limited
   leadership position when there is no succession plan in place.
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   Describe the common elements in creating a succession plan at an
   organizational, departmental, or individual level.
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   Determine considerations, recommendations, and best practices to inform
   and prepare for succession planning.

Who should attend?

Librarians and library professionals in all settings at mid-career level as
interim or acting leadership opportunities are more likely to be presented
at mid-career.

Presenters:

Amy Kornblau, MLS, Associate Dean of University Libraries at Florida
Atlantic University, has 28 years of experience in university libraries. In
addition to her MLS, she earned an Executive Certificate in Project
Management through the College of Business Executive Education and
completed the 2023 Appreciative Administration Course through The Office of
Appreciative Education at Florida Atlantic University. During her 25-year
tenure at FAU, she has served as the Social Sciences Reference Librarian,
Systems (IT) Librarian, Systems Department Head, and has held three
Assistant Dean positions. She is currently serving as the Associate Dean of
University Libraries following the completion of her 18 months service to
the FAU Libraries and the University as Interim Dean, University Libraries.

Kristy Padron, MLIS, Librarian / Professor I, has 20 years of experience in
college and university libraries. Before taking on a year-long term as an
interim assistant dean, she served as research and information services
librarian and coordinated instruction and scholarly communication services.
To continue her interest in organizational behavior and management, Ms.
Padron is currently pursuing coursework for a Master in Public
Administration at Florida Atlantic University and is continuing to work on
a contractual basis with the Florida Atlantic University Libraries to
assist with their succession planning efforts.

Leah Plocharczyk is a University Librarian and the Director of the John D.
MacArthur Campus Library at Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter campus
where she oversees all aspects of the library’s operation. She is active in
mentoring students, as well as leadership and library outreach. Her
publications include articles on library collaboration with marine mammal
stranding networks and conflict management within libraries. She
co-authored a book about the importance of library book clubs as
educational tools for adults with intellectual disabilities titled,
Libraries and Reading: Intellectual Disability and the Extent of Library
Diversity. Ms. Plocharczyk’s interests include providing literacy and
socialization opportunities to underserved and marginalized populations.

Maris Hayashi, MA, MLS, Assistant Dean for Collection Strategies and
Discovery Services at Florida Atlantic University, has more than 22 years
of experience in university libraries. Her portfolio currently includes
Collection Management, Interlibrary Loan, and government collections. She
also has experience working in reference and instruction, as well as
collection development. Prior to joining Florida Atlantic, Ms. Hayashi
served as an interlibrary loan coordinator/evening supervisor at Mount
Mercy University (formerly Mount Mercy College) and an Information Arcade
Consultant at the University of Iowa.

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Registration fees for webinar:  Core Member $57.67; ALA member: $71.10;
Non-member $79.00

For additional information and access to registration links, please go to
the following website:

https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1407

For additional information and access to registration links for the series
as a whole:

https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1337

Core webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording
shortly following the live event.

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration at ala.org.

For all other questions or comments related to Core webinars, please
contact Core CE staff at corece at ala.org.

*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*
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