Category: consulting
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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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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…
