Join me for a two-part webinar series. I’m pleased to present a two-part webinar series on marketing and PR tips for library friends groups hosted by ALA’s United for Libraries. WHEN: Tuesdays at 2 pm on June 13 and July 11, 2023 WHERE: Online WHAT: You don’t have to be a graphic designer, webmaster, orContinue reading “Marketing & PR for Friends Groups”
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The 2023 Southeast Collaborative Conference is coming soon
Apply to be a presenter by December 9 at 5pm ET MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE – MARCH 14-16, 2023 The 2023 Southeast Collaborative Online Conference is a collective effort by multiple state libraries in the southeast to offer innovative and valuable online learning experiences for library staff at all levels through aContinue reading “The 2023 Southeast Collaborative Conference is coming soon”
Down the Road to Online Training
Is your library providing staff with enough online learning opportunities? Online training is an integral part of any strategic plan. Providing educational opportunities for your library or non-profit’s employees ensures they keep up with their personal learning objectives and their skills up to date. Do your library’s managers work on an annual personal learning planContinue reading “Down the Road to Online Training”
Webinar Series for State Library of North Carolina
Join me for three great webinars! If you’re in North Carolina and would like to learn more about library marketing and communication-related skills, my webinar series is for you! Feel free to join me for 1, 2, or all 3. Each session will take place online at the comfort of your computer or mobile deviceContinue reading “Webinar Series for State Library of North Carolina”
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 designedContinue reading “2021-2022 Annual Update”
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 youContinue reading “Lack of Communication Can Lead to Low Morale”
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 orContinue reading “The Sign Removal Test”
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 isContinue reading “What are the benefits of outsourcing training for your library staff?”
How well do your library staff members communicate?
Part of the key to effective library communication skills is understanding how the receiver receives the information and how the deliverer delivers the information. How well do you know other library staff members’ personality types and how they prefer to receive information? Have you considered how you sound when delivering information or providing directions, referenceContinue reading “How well do your library staff members communicate?”
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 phonesContinue reading “Photography Basics for Library PR and Marketing”
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