You’re getting ready to implement a change at your library, from a new strategic plan to a major project. How do you get your staff, partners, or community to understand and align with this new direction? Theory of Change is a powerful tool to help you define a shared vision that everyone can strive for together, while allowing flexibility and autonomy in how they get there. In this webinar, you’ll learn how one library is using Theory of Change to drive strategic alignment while reducing bureaucracy. You will also learn to:

• Identify the core concepts of Theory of Change and how they relate to change in libraries
• Apply Theory of Change principles to a strategic change in your library

Presented by: Dr. Audrey Barbakoff, CEO of Co/Lab Capacity and author; and Alison Eckes, Customer Experience Director – Programs and Services, Pierce County Library System (WA)

Register for this event at the “Website” link in the details below the blue “Add to Calendar” button.

Please send any questions to Julie Moore, Professional Development Advisor.

This project is made possible in part by federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries and library services for Pennsylvanians through the administration of state and federally funded programs and grant opportunities including LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), Library Access, LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians), the Public Library Subsidy, and Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities. BLD also provides advisory services, professional development, and continuing education for library staff and volunteer leadership at public, school, academic, and special libraries.

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