The Thanks Giving Challenge

The Thanksgiving Holiday is about reflecting on our blessings and acknowledging our gratitude for the people and things in our lives that bring us feelings of joy and peace. It […]

‘Tis the Season to Think Safety: 12 Tips to Keep Your Library and Workers Safe During the Holidays

Ah, the holidays! A time for increased cheer, goodwill, celebration and safety hazards. From festive decorations to dealing with seasonal stress, the potential for safety-related incidents and accidents largely increases during the holiday season. Join former life safety officer and experienced “safety nerd”, Rosie Clark, to learn 12 easy and actionable things you can do […]

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 providing growth opportunities for mentees. The specific learning objectives of this session are: • Identifying the need for leadership development in the/your organization • Steps […]

Building a Burnout Prevention Strategy

Much has been said about burnout in recent years, but it remains a persistent challenge for libraries. In fact, the problem of burnout is so widespread that it is now […]