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Sunset Strategies: Know When and How to Pull the Plug Online

Deciding when to discontinue a service or abandon a project can be challenging for any organization. This session will guide you through the critical decision-making process of ending services or projects gracefully and strategically. Learn to identify the signs that it's time to move on, under-stand the steps necessary to execute the transition smoothly, and manage the impact on your stakeholders. Through practical advice, you'll gain the confidence to make tough calls and reallocate resources effectively, en-suring your library remains focused on what truly matters. Join us to master the art of pulling the plug with purpose and precision. 

 

Presenter: Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS, is the Library Services Manager at the Ohio Public Library Information Network and a W3C-certified front-end web developer. With over two decades of experience in web development and design, Laura has honed her expertise in both public libraries and as an independent consultant, specializing in Drupal development and in website accessibility.

Recognized as a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, she has authored books on social media and content marketing tailored for libraries, as well as about library website design. She has dedicated many course hours to learning how to make websites accessible, ensuring that digital spaces are inclusive for all users.

Laura is a frequently-requested speaker for public library organizations, sharing her passion for bringing the fun of technology to audiences and equipping libraries with the tools to better serve their virtual customers.

 

Date:
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Categories:
  Emerging Technologies     Online  
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Grant Information

This project is funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.  

For FY2024-25, 75% of total costs for TBLC Regional Continuing Education ($223,959) is supported with federal government funds (LSTA grant funds); 25% of this program ($74,744) is financed with state government money. The total budget of the project is $298,703.