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    webinar title slidePurpose of the Elective Roadmap to Library Excellence

    • Voluntary Tool: The roadmap is not mandatory but is designed to help libraries go beyond the baseline Public Library Standards.
    • Origins: Created in response to feedback from the library community seeking more aspirational goals.
    • Goal: Encourage libraries to explore practical and aspirational improvements in service, staff development, and community engagement.

    🧠 Key Takeaways 

    • Programming should reflect and respond to local community needs.
    • Consistency, creativity, and collaboration are essential.
    • Libraries are community hubs—offering more than just books. 
    • Work through this section to access discussion questions, webinar recording, speaker information, and resources. 

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    • Now that you have learned about Programming in Libraries and before you complete the course evaluation please consider these questions:

      • What new information have you learned about Programming in Libraries?
      • What is something you need to learn more about?
      • Which MSL Staff member or other do you need to connect with?
      • Who can you share your new knowledge with?

      Title slide for programming webinar.