Session 2: General Liability Essentials

In this session, we'll break down the complexities of general liability insurance. From understanding terms like premium, deductible, and umbrella coverage to exploring various coverage to get. Discover the avenues to get coverage and learn how to determine the coverage your library needs. Walk through the claims process and hear about the realities of lawsuits.

Practical Tools Provided:

● Claims Checklist: A handy resource to ensure you're well-prepared when the need arises.

● Incident Report: Learn how to document incidents efficiently to streamline the claims process.

● Valuation Checklist: Navigate the process of determining the cost to replace with a comprehensive checklist.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the insurance landscape effectively. Whether you're a seasoned director or just starting out, our sessions will help you understand insurance and give you practical tips on how to navigate this complicated topic.

About 2 Librarians Consulting

Kate Hall and Kathy Parker have been collaborating on various committees, library boards and programming for over a decade. They are co-authors of The Public Library Director’s Toolkit and The Public Library Director’s HR Toolkit.

Kate Hall is the Executive Director of the Northbrook Public Library after serving as Director at the New Lenox Public Library and in various library positions in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years. In her 11 years as a library director, Kate has been in leadership positions in state and national library groups including the American Library Association, Illinois Library Association, and Reaching Across Illinois Library System. She has served on the committee and chaired Director’s University, an intensive training for new Illinois Public Library Directors. Kate is the recipient of the 2021 Illinois Library Association Librarian of the Year Award and has just launched Illinois Libraries Present, a new statewide joint programming cooperative.

Kathy Parker was the director of the Glenwood-Lynwood (IL) Public Library District from 2002-2018 after serving as Assistant Director at the Harvey (IL) Public Library. She has worked in public and private libraries for over 40 years in nearly every department and co-founded Director’s University. She has served on numerous state committees including the Illinois Library Association and has served as library trustee for her local library and the regional library system, Reaching Across Illinois Library System. She was the 2016 recipient of American Library Associations Trustee Citation award. Prior to retiring in 2018, Kathy launched the kathyparker consulting firm which provides training to trustees and new directors.

Code of Conduct

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Contact Hours: 1

Program Recording:  No 

Non-member Ticket Price (log into your account for Member pricing): $20.00

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