Tag Archives: Library Management

Leading Your Library to Excellence (SEFLIN)

If you’ve been in a leadership position for more than a few days, there’s one thing you know for sure – there are no “one size fits all” answers when it comes to being a great leader – but understanding … Continue reading

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The Art of Persuasion (SEFLIN)

Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I could convince my manager to…”? Or maybe you are afraid you sound like a whiner when you try to state your case…or you’re nervous because “they” have a position of power … Continue reading

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Seven Steps to Solving Problems at Work (SEFLIN)

Problem solving is part of any job. Problems can’t be avoided, yet they can be seen as opportunities for improvement. Using effective problem-solving techniques on the job keeps problems from reoccurring, which helps you to more effectively manage your workload. … Continue reading

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Successfully Dealing with Conflict in Your Library Organization (PLAN)

Conflict can be good, bad and sometimes even ugly. It can be handled quickly or dragged out over months and sometimes years. Conflict certainly exists in our lives, you may think of a person, place or thing that has or … Continue reading

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Budgeting for Tough Times (Live Online – PLAN)

You’ve just been told that your budget is being cut by 10% next year. Or perhaps you must submit a budget showing a 20% or even 30% reduction in the upcoming fiscal year. – What services do you cut? – … Continue reading

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Knowledge Management in Your Library (Live Online – PLAN)

Knowledge is increasingly being recognized as the new strategic imperative of organizations. The most established paradigm is that knowledge is power. It isn’t. What an organization does with its knowledge is where the power begins. The new paradigm is that … Continue reading

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Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=717919875 As debates rage on about e-books, publishers and privacy, how are libraries approaching policies for managing e-readers? Join us for this webinar … Continue reading

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Organizational Storytelling for Librarians: Using Stories for Leadership, Community, and Advocacy

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=710379596 Join us for this webinar to learn about the process of leading and managing through organizational storytelling. Librarians can use personal stories … Continue reading

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How to Deliver Feedback in a Way that Gets Results (Online)

Providing good feedback does not occur naturally or by default. To provide effective feedback, leaders must learn, develop, and cultivate fundamental skills. Organizations that do not address these fundamental skills risk creating an environment where people fail to observe, reflect … Continue reading

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On the Cutting Edge Through Budget Cuts or Doing More with Less (BCLA/FLA/SEFLIN)

Libraries are changing faster than ever.  We see less money, fewer staff and more business every day.  With e-government, e-books and e-readers, even the types of services we offer change daily.  Some libraries thrive while others barely survive… Hear from … Continue reading

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