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Planning and Development

The Planning and Development Section of TSLA provides assistance to local public libraries throughout the state.  A Planning and Development section is required in all State Library agencies handling federal funding for libraries.  Seven Planning and Development staff members provide statewide consultation and leadership in the areas of library technology, grant management, library construction, statistics, collection development, cataloging of materials, legal issues, continuing education, interlibrary loan, etc. Since 1999, the Section has included the Tennessee Regional Library System, which includes nine regional library centers in various locations across the state.  The Multi-county Regional Library System has been in existence for seventy-five years, currently providing state and federal funding and professional assistance to 212 member public libraries.  The four metropolitan area libraries serving Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Nashville are considered one-county regions and receive direct funding from the State through annual contracts. 

Five additional Network Services consultants from the Department of State’s Information Systems division are assigned to work with regional and local libraries in providing hands-on assistance with computer hardware and software and technology training.

 
Internship/Volunteer Opportunities

Continuing education Libguide
Continuing education Libguide

A new resource for librarians across the state- this Libguide is a complete remodel. It is subject based and uses podcasts, website, blogs, books, webinars, etc. to meet training needs. The practicum student would identify resources, populate the blog, create feeds and research appropriate training opportunities.

Initial project creation
• 80 hours ongoing project update- varied
Public Library Management Program
Public Library Management Program

This program is for library directors who do not have degrees in library science. The practicum student would help develop the new curriculum, select materials, create the Libguide and supervise discussion in the PLMP discussion room and create a series of resources and best practices for library directors.

Hours- 40+
Training videos
Training Videos

We are creating a series of short how-to videos on three subjects- Library technology, library best practices, and basic skills. A practicum student would help identify video topics, write scripts, film and edit training videos.

Hours Flexible
• Opportunity for multiple students
Public Library Management Institute
Public Library Management Institute

A weeklong institute held as part of the PLMP. A new class begins this year and a practicum student(s) would help with all aspects of the week long training.

Hours- 120+
Trustee workshops
Trustee workshop

The Tennessee State Library and Archives hosts three Library Trustee Workshops across the state. This practicum opportunity is to help update the curriculum and plan the trainings as well as create a Libguide for trustees and library staff. Hours flexibleThe Tennessee State Library and Archives hosts three Library Trustee Workshops across the state. This practicum opportunity is to help update the curriculum and plan the trainings as well as create a Libguide for trustees and library staff. Hours flexibleThe Tennessee State Library and Archives hosts three Library Trustee Workshops across the state. This practicum opportunity is to help update the curriculum and plan the trainings as well as create a Libguide for trustees and library staff.

Hours flexible
Statewide CE summit
Statewide CE summit

Next year TSLA will host a statewide Continuing Education Summit. This practicum student would help with planning of topics, planning of summit, identification of training goals, selection of resources, and survey librarians across the state on their training needs.
Technology Conference
Technology Conference

coincides with teen tech week. This is a brand new opportunity- for the tech savvy student only. Educating librarians about the mobile technology is a must for TN libraries. This conference will be held with school libraries, academic librarians and technology centers. The objective is to provide experience on mobile devices, training and exposure to coming trends.

Hours Flexible
• Opportunity for multiple students

If you are interested in submitting an application, please click here and submit your entire application to Maggie.bahou@tn.gov

If you have questions, please email the intern/volunteer coordinator at kayce.butler@tn.gov