Curtis Rogers Consulting, LLC

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Is Your Library Signage Helping—or Hurting—Patron Experience?

Every day, library users rely on signage to navigate spaces, understand policies, and feel welcomed. But too often, signs are created quickly, added reactively, or designed without fully considering how patrons actually experience them. That’s why I’m excited to present an upcoming live webinar for Library Works: Library Signage: The Good, the Bad, and the…

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Interested in Library Consulting?

I’m pleased to share that I’ll be serving as a panelist during ALA Core Interest Group Week on March 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, participating in a discussion focused on the ever-evolving world of library consulting. Curious About Library Consulting? Whether you’re exploring consulting as a potential career path or you’re a library…

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Elevate Your Library Career with On-Demand Professional Development

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…

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Why a Great Onboarding Plan Matters When Libraries Hire New Employees

On January 8, 2026, from 2:00–3:00 PM Eastern, I’ll be partnering with LibraryWorks to offer a practical, one-hour webinar focused entirely on building (or strengthening) an effective onboarding process for library staff. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Hiring a new employee is one of the most important investments a library can make. Yet too often, onboarding is treated as a…

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Join me for Onboarding New Library Employees: Setting Up Staff for Success

January 8, 2026; 2:00-3:00PM Eastern Bringing new staff on board is one of the most important investments your library can make. A thoughtful, well-designed onboarding process does more than cover policies and procedures—it shapes how new employees feel about their work, their colleagues, and your organization from day one. On January 8, 2026, from 2:00–3:00…

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Thankful for Community: The ALA Core Library Consulting Group

This time of year always encourages reflection and gratitude—but honestly, this is something I’m thankful for all year long: the ALA Core Library Consulting Group. Library consulting can be both rewarding and, at times, surprisingly solitary. Many consultants work independently, navigating projects, proposals, and professional questions without the daily support structure that comes with working…

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Lights, Camera, Action: Photography Basics for Staff Members

In today’s world, powerful images are one of the best ways to capture attention and tell your library’s story. Whether you’re showcasing an exciting new program, highlighting your community spaces, or sharing moments from a special event, high-quality photos help your library stand out. That’s why I created “Lights, Camera, Action: Photography Basics for Staff…

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New Webinar Announcement!

Onboarding for Libraries: Setting Up Staff for Success I’m now offering a 60 minute webinar all about Onboarding. Bringing new staff on board is one of the most important investments your library can make. In this practical one-hour webinar, Dr. Curtis Rogers will guide you through how to build an effective onboarding process that welcomes…

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Inclusive and Impactful: Reinventing Your Meeting Culture

Join me on August 27 for my webinar! Meetings should be productive and have a purpose. Many times, staff members dread meetings and would rather do anything but attend them. This session will introduce and reaffirm various components of hosting and attending meetings. We will discuss group dynamics, active listening skills, conflict management, creating an…

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Join me for a webinar all about Focus Groups

Are you thinking about hosting focus groups? This session is designed to equip librarians and non-profit professionals with the essential skills to conduct effective focus groups. Delve into the intricacies of gathering qualitative data and harnessing valuable insights to inform strategic decision-making. This session will explore best practices for designing, facilitating, and analyzing focus group…

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