Libraries have long standing myths with the most including being quiet places, boring, old-fashioned, dated, only has old books, are for nerds or just kids. Newer or other common myths include libraries only being run by volunteers or anyone that works in a library is a librarian, you get paid to read books, libraries are […]
Library staff and administration do more than point people in the right direction to books and information. We foster wellness for ourselves and others. One way to foster wellness is to tap the entrepreneurial spirit and apply it within the library organization, setting the tone that the library is a welcoming and creative space for […]
Library budgets can be complex and diverse. From book purchases to salaries to databases, budgets span into various divisions that require expertise and knowledge. But what outsiders often don’t realize […]
Surveys are a valuable tool for gathering feedback from library users and improving services. This webinar will guide you through the process of designing, implementing, and analyzing effective surveys tailored […]
For this program, we will consider how to build and instruct effective and transferable employee training programs. Through learning effective training techniques, you will learn how to maximize training effectiveness […]
No matter your position in the library, it is key to understand the current state of privacy and its relationship with cybersecurity. This webinar is designed to equip you with […]
The public library is often called on to be “all things to all people.” As the list of “all things” continues to grow it is getting harder to deliver on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
