Preparing for a Successful Leadership Transition
Your long-time director or dean announced their departure from your organization. Everyone is in a little bit of a panic. For many employees, this is the only library leader they’ve […]
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Management
Boosting Morale and Engagement with Neuroscience-Backed Techniques
Employees with high morale have less absenteeism, turnover and errors, and are more productive. We all want an engaged and productive staff…and neuroscience explains why certain strategies are more adept […]
Improving library advantage during negotiations with ONEAL’s Gambit
Do you have to negotiate business terms and/or contracts for library resources? Do you want to learn more about how librarians can increase their bargaining power? Please join Katharine Macy, […]
Vive la Résistance!: Winning Strategies to Reach the “Uncoachables”
Do you have people on your team who do not want to be coached? Know someone who resists any of your attempts to help? Or maybe an employee who could […]
Decoding Body Language: Myths and Truths
For this workshop, we will unlock the secrets of non-verbal communication. We will spend time identifying the nuance and importance of non-verbals as well as examine some of the most […]
Self-Care for Library Administrators: Promoting Wellness to Battle the Impact of Stressors in the Workplace for You and Your Staff
Library professionals face numerous stressors in their work such as challenging patron behaviors, providing excellent customer service, and shrinking staff numbers and budgets. Those serving in an administrative position are […]
Who’s On First: Cleaning up Communication
Communication is essential to running a productive and effective workplace. We all have different communication styles and may unwittingly create confusion or discord. This program explores numerous ways we can […]
Be a Library Champion!
Many people think they know what a 21st century library offers, but the truth is, many don’t know the full story of the hidden gem right in their neighborhood. The […]
From A to Gen Z: The ABCs of Leading Gen Z in the Workplace
Statistics indicate that around 27% of Gen Z is expected to significantly influence the workforce by 2025. Today's workforce encompasses up to five distinct generations, spanning from Baby Boomers to […]
Spreadsheets for Librarians: Harnessing the Power of Data Management (New Date)
Are you looking to improve your data management skills and streamline your library’s operations? Join Heidi Fendrick, the State Data Coordinator for the Utah State Library Division, for an informative […]
Spreadsheets for Librarians: Harnessing the Power of Data Management
Are you looking to improve your data management skills and streamline your library’s operations? Join Heidi Fendrick, the State Data Coordinator for the Utah State Library Division, for an informative 60-minute webinar on utilizing spreadsheets effectively in a library setting. This session will provide you with practical tips and tools to enhance your data handling […]
Mentoring as Part of Succession Planning
Mentoring is a vital component of succession planning. Working to create a pool of potential successors can be accomplished though developing relationships with leaders and experts within your organization, and […]