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Outcome <br />Library leaders will be able to mitigate risk and consistently foster a healthy and effective work <br />environment, ultimately better serving their communities and ensuring a positive patron experience. <br />Overview <br />The human resources standard for public libraries As institutions of learning, <br />includes three elements: general policies needed to <br />handle employment for the library, guidelines concerning libraries create a 'culture of <br />staffing, and plans for professional development. learning,' not only for their <br />The Library Governing Authority is responsible for policy Community, but also for the <br />oversight. The library director is responsible for policy library staff and trustees. <br />implementation, paying attention to legal issues, <br />professionalism, and employee well-being. A director <br />with a Master's of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree has completed a program that teaches <br />the skills needed to manage library operations. The board should consider this degree and experience <br />when hiring a director. <br />As institutions of learning, libraries create a "culture of learning," not only for their community but also for <br />the library staff and trustees. Creating a learning culture for all staff and trustees is an ongoing effort. <br />Professional development opportunities for staff are a key part of maintaining this learning culture. <br />19 <br />