Library Development
So that all Mississippians understand, support and use public libraries, the Library Development Services staff offers consultation to public library systems directors, staff, library trustees, Friends groups, governing authorities and others on a variety of public library policy and management issues. In addition, division staff provides training and continuing education opportunities to assist in increasing library staff competencies in both traditional library services and in the new and future technologies.
Working with public library systems for sustained growth and development, services of the Development Services include Consulting Services, Continuing Education, Summer Library Program, E-rate Consultation, Statistics, and Support to Public Library Trustees and Friends of Libraries.
Resources developed by the division staff in this important mission include:
Mississippi Public Library Personnel Policy Development Guide
Mississippi Library Laws Annotated 2007 Edition
Mississippi Public Library System Accreditation Program Manual
Mississippi Trustee Handbook
Ms Public Library Services Valuation Study
Resource Guide for Directors of Mississippi Public Library Systems (not available online)
Consulting Services
The state is divided geographically into three (3) regions and each has a general consultant designated for the public library systems located in that area. Consultants travel extensively throughout the state offering on-site assistance and support to public libraries. Additionally, consultants offer training and expertise on issues such as collection development, weeding, programming, library ethics, working with friends groups, and more. One continuing education consultant is responsible for the agency's annual skills development program.
Development Services Staff:
Kathy Buntin, Senior Consultant, Northern Region
601-432-4035
kbuntin@mlc.lib.ms.us
Margaret Murray, Senior Consultant, Central Region
601-432-4066
mmurray@mlc.lib.ms.us
Lorietha Myers, Administrative Assistant
601-432-4067
lmyers@mlc.lib.ms.us
Jennifer Nabzdyk, Digital Services Consultant
601-432-4129
jnabzdyk@mlc.lib.ms.us
Barbara Price, General Consultant, Skills Development
601-432-4498
bprice@mlc.lib.ms.us
Jennifer Wann Walker, Division Director/General Consultant, Southern Region
601-432-4068
jwalker@mlc.lib.ms.us
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