Professional Development
A motivated and skilled staff gives their best to library customers. Ivy Library's consulting team includes library professionals who are experienced trainers and facilitators. We will assist your library in planning successful staff development days and other continuing education activities.
We have also presented at state and national conferences and are available to conduct workshops addressing some of the most challenging issues facing library leadership. All presentations are highly interactive and include real-lilfe case studies and the opportunity for questions, discussion, and consultation.
Representative Clients
The Ivy Group has also provided library development, research, and marketing services to the following organizations:
- San Antonio Public Library
- Brooklyn Public Library
- Central New Jersey Regional Library Cooperative
- Congressional Information Services
- Free Library of Philadelphia
- Grolier Publishing
- Kentucky State Department of Libraries
- Legislative Committee of the Pennsylvania Library Association
- Library Journal
- Literacy Volunteers of America
- Maryland Library Association
- Maryland State Department of Libraries
- Middle Atlantic Regional Library Association
- New England Library Association
- New Jersey Library Association
- North Carolina Library Association
- Virginia Library Association
Value-added Versatility
Clients may ask us to address one particular area of concern. However, in the process, they find they also have access to a broader range of valuable library experience. For example, a facility expansion may entail both private fundraising and public advocacy. A rebranding initiative may call for art development, a secure online repository of templates and design files, and training. Strategic planning may include an assessment of organizational health and reengineering of core practices.
Our holistic approach to library consulting also draws on research, best practices in the profession, and lessons learned from the for-profit world. Superimposing GIS and lifestyle analyses on use patterns, for example, can be used to develop collections, pinpoint facilities needs, or develop new partnerships and collaborative programs.
Our best testimonials come from any of the scores of librarians we've had the privilege to serve. They will attest to our work smart approach to assignments, versatility, expertise, and total commitment.
Contact Ivy Library
Please call 1-800-IVY-1250 for more information about our services or visit www.ivygroup.com to learn about our parent company, The Ivy Group, Ltd.