Curtis Rogers Consulting, LLC

Providing training and consulting services to libraries and non-profits.

Tag: consulting

  • New Consultants Directory

    A great place to find great library consultants. Recently I was looking through my LinkedIn feed and noticed that Cordelia Anderson, a fellow library consultant, mentioned she was soon to be providing a webinar for Consultants for Libraries. I thought I was familiar with this online directory, but after I visited the site, I realized…

  • 2021-2022 Annual Update

    It’s been a fun first year of retirement and consulting! What have I learned about establishing an LLC and providing library online training? A lot! I retired on July 1, 2021, and started my consulting firm, Curtis Rogers Consulting, LLC, on July 2. I created my logo and website, got some business cards I designed…

  • Lack of Communication Can Lead to Low Morale

    Is your library or non-profit suffering from low morale because of some communication issues? Sometimes, managers don’t communicate enough, and sometimes, staff members don’t communicate enough either. Failures in communication can be due to not understanding other types of personalities and how they perceive communication. Learning about your own personality type can also help you…

  • The Sign Removal Test

    Years ago, when I conducted library signage audits around South Carolina, I developed a useful tool called the Sign Removal Test. While I was conducting an audit, I had a conversation with a front desk staff member at a public library who asked how to deal with signs she thought were not being read or…

  • What are the benefits of outsourcing training for your library staff?

    Online training is easy and convenient! If you only need a training session that lasts 60-90 minutes, I’ve got a wide variety of topics I can provide. Some of the benefits are: You get a recording of the session so staff members who cannot attend can view the session on their own schedule. There is…

  • Photography Basics for Library PR and Marketing

    Nowadays, just about everyone has a camera in their pocket. Smartphone photography has come a long way; however, many people don’t even know the basics for making a great photo. Here are a few basic steps to making a great image with your smartphone: Make sure your smartphone lens is clean. We keep our phones…