Category: consulting
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Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13, 2024
National Library Week 2024 marks a crucial moment in recognizing the invaluable role that libraries play in our communities and in fostering a culture of lifelong learning. As we celebrate this occasion, it’s essential to highlight the multifaceted significance of libraries in today’s society. Libraries serve as vibrant hubs of knowledge, offering access to a…
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Is staff education a part of your library’s strategic plan?
Staff education, continuing education, and staff development are integral components of any library’s strategic planning process. Libraries are dynamic institutions that serve diverse communities with evolving needs and expectations. To effectively meet these demands, library staff must possess a wide range of skills and knowledge. Incorporating staff education initiatives into strategic planning ensures that library…
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Championing the HER Philosophy: A Brief Guide for Library and Non-Profit Professionals
In the dynamic and community-focused environment of a library or non-profit organization, the HER philosophy—grounded in Honesty, Energy, and Reliability—serves as a guiding principle for cultivating a thriving and effective workplace. Honesty forms the foundation of transparent communication, fostering trust among staff, patrons, and stakeholders. It is the cornerstone upon which meaningful connections are built,…
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2014 Library Communications Conference Notes
Facebook memories can be great to help you remember stuff! Recently, while browsing through my Facebook feed, a memory popped up of this image of conference notes (with some doodles). After a little research, I was able to determine these notes I took a photo of and posted, were from the 2014 LCC (Library Communications…
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New Service – Staff Coaching
Need someone to talk to? Do you ever wish you had someone to discuss your library career, staffing issue, programs and service issues with (but not with someone you work with)? I’ve recently started offering one hour zoom sessions to discuss and brainstorm these and many more topics that you need help with. Sometimes, talking…
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Podcast Interview
I had a great time talking to Lorene Kennard, MLIS for the The Librarian Linkover podcast. I talk a lot about my career and consulting in libraries and also get up on my soap box a few times about library signage, budgeting, and marketing and communications in libraries. You can listen to the episode here. If you enjoy it,…
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