Training Offerings
- Communication Skills and Personality Types
- Library Signage/Library Image
- Marketing and PR Skills for Friends Groups
- Photography Basics for PR and Marketing
- Thinking Forward-Revitalizing Your Keeping Up Habits
- Meeting Facilitation, Focus Groups, and Meeting Facilitation Skills Training
Focus Groups
Whether it’s in person or virtual, I can help you create and host your next focus group. I can work with you to figure out the ins and outs of hosting your next focus group. I can provide unbiased focus group hosting either in-person or virtually to fulfill your strategic plan.
Staff Coaching
Do you want to talk to me about a staffing issue or how to handle a program or project? Let’s meet up in a Zoom session and talk about it. With my years of experience, there is a solution we can brainstorm together. All sessions are confidential. Set pricing is $75/hour.
Please feel free to email me to discuss your library’s or nonprofit organization’s training needs.
I can customize in-person training and online learning sessions to meet your library’s or nonprofit organization’s needs. All online sessions are offered via Zoom unless your organization uses a different online meeting provider.
Library Signage: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
60 minutes (can be 90 minutes for more interactive with exercises)
Description: Customer service and library signage go hand in hand. How do patrons see your library’s signage and does it address appropriate customer needs? The session will look critically at many types of library signs and review the positive and negative aspects of library signage. We will also address how to conduct a signage audit and the importance of library branding. This session also addresses customer service issues as they relate to signage. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion.
Onboarding New Library Employees: Setting Up Staff for Success
60 minutes
Description: 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 new employees, integrates them into your library’s culture, and sets them up to thrive. We’ll explore how managers can work collaboratively with human resources, master the communication and time management skills essential for successful onboarding, and ensure meaningful follow-up and evaluation. Whether you’re designing a new onboarding program or strengthening an existing one, you’ll leave with actionable ideas, a sample checklist, and proven strategies to make your library a place where new employees feel supported from day one. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion.
Download the Library Onboarding Checklist Template
Focusing on Focus Groups
60 minutes
Description: 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 discussions tailored specifically for the unique needs of libraries and non-profit organizations. Whether you’re seeking to enhance community engagement, refine program offerings, or evaluate user experiences, this webinar promises to provide actionable techniques and valuable guidance to maximize the impact of your organization’s initiatives. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion.
Unlocking Communication: Navigating Personality Types and Styles
60 minutes (can be 90 minutes for more interactive with exercises)
Description: By learning some simple skills and techniques, communicating with colleagues in person or online doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating. In this session, attendees will take a close look at various personality types and communication styles. The more you know about personality types and communication styles can make almost any interaction a pleasant one. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion.
Strengthening Communities: Effective Outreach and Partnerships for Libraries
60 Minutes
Description: This session will empower libraries to become vibrant community hubs through strategic outreach and impactful partnerships. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, libraries play a vital role in fostering community engagement and meeting diverse needs. This webinar will explore proven strategies, innovative approaches, and best practices for establishing and nurturing partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community members. If you’re a library staff member seeking to enhance your outreach efforts, this session offers valuable insights to strengthen communities and promote lifelong learning. Discover how libraries can serve as catalysts for positive change and inclusive growth. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion.
The Essentials of Marketing and PR: Tools for Success
60 minutes (can be 90 minutes for more interactive with exercises)
Description: You don’t have to be a graphic designer, webmaster, or user experience designer to effectively promote and market your organization’s programs or events, but it is a good idea to have a basic marketing plan and to know a few other basics before you start. We’ll review additional resources to get your organization pointed in the right direction. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion.
Lights, Camera, Action: Photography Basics for Staff Members
60 minutes (can be 90 minutes for more interactive with exercises)
Description: Strong visuals can make a big difference in how your library tells its story. This webinar introduces simple photography techniques that anyone can use to capture high-quality images for programs, events, and promotions. Participants will learn about camera types and basic operations, tips for framing and composition, and easy ways to stage a space so it looks inviting. We’ll also explore free and low-cost tools for editing and storing photos online, plus how to create custom stock images in Canva. Whether you’re using a smartphone or a digital camera, you’ll come away with practical skills to improve your library’s marketing and outreach. Resources will be shared, and there will be time for questions and discussion.
Thinking Forward-Revitalizing Your Keeping Up Habits
60 minutes (can be 90 minutes for more interactive with exercises)
Description: Do you feel like you get behind on technology innovations, e-books, communications, PR, and library and information science in general? Do you also feel you don’t have a good work/life balance? This session will take a look at numerous important resources for keeping up and thinking forward to make your work life more productive. Attendees will have an opportunity to share their experiences and methods they use for keeping up and thinking forward. (Includes a customizable Professional Learning Plan template in WORD or PDF). Attendees will be able to identify the basic skills and techniques for thinking forward in their careers and personal experiences. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion.
Inclusive and Impactful: Reinventing Your Meeting Culture
60 minutes
Description: 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 inclusive environment, and communicating clear meeting guidelines, instructions, and outcomes. Attendees will be able to discuss methods to avoid and what works well in their organization’s settings.
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