Curtis Rogers Consulting, LLC

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Elevate Your Library Career with On-Demand Professional Development

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Libraries are changing fast — and to keep up with evolving community needs, library staff need flexible, practical professional development that fits into busy schedules. That’s why Cordelia Anderson Consulting has created a powerful suite of on-demand training webinars specially designed for library professionals. These courses are hosted through Niche Academy and are ready whenever you are.

Whether you’re focused on marketing, communications, programming, or community engagement, these webinars help you build skills that make a real impact in your library.

👉 Explore all the topics and register here: https://cordeliaandersonconsulting.com/services/niche-academy-2/

What You’ll Learn

Each webinar is self-paced and packed with practical strategies and tools you can apply right away. Topics include:

Marketing & Communications Essentials

Build a Library Marketing & Communications Plan – Break down planning into doable steps with videos and templates.

Creating an Integrated Marketing Campaign – Learn how to bring multiple channels together around a clear goal.

Social Media Strategies for Your Library – Get practical tips on content, analytics, and audience engagement.

Getting to “Yes” – Email Marketing for Your Library – Discover how email can boost engagement and attendance.

Audience Engagement & Outreach

Best Practices for Creating & Marketing Programs – Plan and promote programs that truly serve your patrons.

More Than Programs: Marketing Collections & Services – Expand your marketing beyond programs to services, spaces, and expertise.

Getting (and Keeping!) New Library Customers – Learn strategies for attracting — and retaining — new users.

Strengthening Communities: Outreach & Partnerships – with Dr. Curtis Rogers, build meaningful collaborations that benefit your community.

Leadership, Brand & Communication Skills

PR & Communications for Libraries & Leaders – Tools for stronger public relations and confidence in media settings.

Strengthen Your Library’s Brand – Understand what makes a strong brand and how to build one.

Unlocking Communication: Personality Types & Styles – with Dr. Curtis Rogers, improve workplace communication across different styles.

Special Topics from Guest Experts

Library Signage: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly — with Dr. Curtis Rogers, exploring how signage affects customer experience.

Crisis Preparedness for Libraries – What to do before, during, and after a communications crisis.

Flexible Access for Busy Professionals

All webinars are available on demand — complete them at your own pace, on your own time. You can subscribe to individual topics, or choose Full Academy Access to unlock every webinar for a full year (with early access to new content). Group and institutional access options are also available.

Your Next Step

Professional development doesn’t have to wait. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned librarian looking to sharpen your skills, these webinars offer practical, real-world guidance developed by experts in library communication, marketing, and outreach.

Start learning today:
➡️ https://cordeliaandersonconsulting.com/services/niche-academy-2/

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About the author

    Dr. Curtis Rogers is a library consultant who has worked in the library and information science field for over 35 years. He has worked at the Union (SC) Carnegie Library, and the Charleston County (SC) Public Library, and retired as the Communications Director of the South Carolina State Library. He has also taught courses at the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Geography, a Master of Library and Information Science, and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Carolina. In 2001, he completed the University of the Azores Summer Study Course in Azorean Portuguese Culture and Language and in 2002 completed the Certified Public Manager credential. In 2008, he was President of the SC Library Association. Rogers developed a national library survey on library use of social media for public relations and presented this survey’s results at the 2009 German Library Association Conference and at the State and University Library of Hamburg. He has served as secretary of the board of the Library Marketing and Communications Conference and as secretary of the SC Academy of Authors, as well as chair of the USC School of Library and Information Annual Literacy Leaders (ALL) Awards Committee. He has also served on the Friends of South Carolina Libraries (FOSCL) board and is a member of the ALA CORE Library Consultants group. He is a recipient of the 2015 F. William Summers Outstanding Alumni Award from the USC School of Library and Information Science.