Curtis Rogers Consulting, LLC
Providing training and consulting services to libraries and non-profits.
Library & Non-Profit Consulting Made Easy
From online training to focus groups to staff coaching, flexibility is the key.
Training
Discover training options for staff development days through online and in-person learning opportunities.
Staff Coaching
Take an hour to brainstorm solutions to your problems and challenges with a confidential and experienced consultant.
Focus Groups
Refocus your programs and services and gain input through in-person or virtual focus groups.
Testimonials
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Thank you so much for being part of our training day. Your presentation was the highlight of the day! I got so much positive feedback from staff. You are so engaging and the presentation really resonated with people.” – Jill Scott, Communications Director, Oswego Public Library District.
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Thank you so much! We loved having you as part of our Staff Development Day, and I look forward to implementing what we’ve learned to better serve our patrons and communicate with each other. -Caitie Cerise, Library Director, Walton County Public Library System
From my blog
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Welcoming New Library Staff: Why Effective Onboarding Matters
Hiring a new employee is an exciting opportunity for any library. Whether you’re bringing on a new librarian, library assistant, circulation staff member, or department supervisor, each new hire brings fresh perspectives, skills, and potential to your organization. But hiring someone is only the beginning. What happens during those first days, weeks, and months can…
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Planning Ahead: Building a Meaningful Continuing Education Plan for Your Library Staff in 2027
October is a great time to start thinking about staff development for the coming year. For many libraries, the last few months of the year are filled with budgets, strategic planning, annual reports, holidays, and preparing for the year ahead. Continuing education can easily become something that gets handled at the last minute: “We have…
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Unlocking Communication: Navigating Personality Types and Styles
Communication is central to every successful library. Whether we are working with colleagues, supervising staff, serving patrons, collaborating with community partners, or communicating online, the way we communicate can have a tremendous impact on the quality of our relationships and our work. But let’s face it: communication isn’t always easy. Different personalities, communication preferences, work…
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August in the Library: Preparing Our Communities for a Successful Fall
As August arrives, many people think of it as simply the end of summer. For libraries, however, August represents something much more important—it’s a month of preparation, opportunity, and renewed engagement with the communities we serve. Whether you’re working in a public library or an academic library, August offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with…
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July Library Marketing Checklist: What Every Public and Academic Library Should Be Promoting
July is one of the busiest and most exciting months on the library calendar. Schools are on summer break, families are looking for educational activities, college students are preparing for the fall semester, and communities are searching for ways to stay connected. It is also an excellent opportunity for libraries to remind the public that…
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Beyond the Agenda: Building a Better Meeting Culture
Meetings are an essential part of communication and collaboration in libraries and organizations—but let’s be honest: many staff members would rather be doing almost anything else than sitting through another unproductive meeting. Too often, meetings lack clear goals, meaningful participation, or practical outcomes. They can leave employees feeling frustrated, unheard, or disconnected from the larger…
