Category Archives: Leadership

Planting the seeds of leadership: Growing your skills at any level – 1 LEU

image of seedling hand wateredLeadership training has traditionally been reserved for those in formal management and administrator positions, but there is a wealth of research that shows the benefits of providing this training to employees at all levels. Organizations that invest in leadership training draw talented employees and are better positioned to withstand crises. Professionals who attend workshops and trainings report greater opportunities for personal and professional growth and increased satisfaction at work. In this talk intended for library staff of all levels, I will address the benefits of attending leadership training, such as improved communication, increased community impact, and greater work culture of care and support. You will hear concrete strategies of growing your skillset and finding leadership opportunities and have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss ideas.

Date Recorded: 5/3/2023

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter:  Jenni Burke, Science Librarian / Butler University

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We Are In This Together – Advocating for Libraries on the Local, State and National Level – 1 LEU

Join Julius Jefferson, ALA President, in a conversation about advocating for libraries from the local to the national level. He will explain the difference between grasstops and grassroots advocacy.

Date Recorded: 2/17/2020

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Julius Jefferson, ALA President 2020-2021, Library of Congress


Keynote Address – 2020 Difference is You Conference – 1 LEU

Listen to Trina Evans, 2017 Difference is You Award winner as well as a 2018 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, share her story of how she ended up working in libraries and the things and people that have inspired her along the way.

Date Recorded: 9/18/20

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Trina Evans, 2107 Difference is You Award Winner, 2018 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, School Librarian, Taylorsville Community School Corporation

 

Women in Leadership – 1 LEU

image of Alexa AndrewsWomen in Leadership: What the Science Says and How to Move Forward in the Era of #MeToo

Women in the United States have more freedom than ever before to pursue career goals. So why do they remain underrepresented at the top of the workforce, even in libraries where there are so many women? Dive into the social science of gender perception and learn what the research reveals. Among the questions addressed: What is “imposter syndrome?” What characteristics do most Americans believe make a leader, and why is having those qualities not enough? How do we move toward a more equitable, and successful, future? This presentation is about women, but welcomes all genders.

Date Recorded: 5/22/19

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter:  Alexa Andrews, North Fork Branch Manager, Whatcom County Library System, Washington

Resources from webinar:  bit.ly/WLA2018Andrews


Leadership Skills Toolkit: Tips, Techniques, and Resources for Library Professionals – 1 LEU


image of the word leadershipWhat skills do you need to be a leader in your organization? Based on the highly successful webinar series, The Day in the Life of a Leader, and decades of experience in teaching, consulting and leading. Drs. Cheryl Stenstrom and Sue Alman will discuss the leadership traits most in demand for library and information professionals. Among other issues they will address the need to be an effective communicator, strategist, and risk-taker. Join us for a  lively interactive discussion.

Date Recorded: 9/25/18

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Dr. Cheryl Stenstrom and Dr. Sue Alman/San Jose State University

 


From Peer to Leader: Navigating the Pitfalls of the First Time Supervisor – 1 LEU

image of a compass/wather vaneMany librarians fall into management and supervision almost accidentally. Doing great work in your role as a front-line librarian leads naturally to additional responsibility and expanded leadership opportunities, promotion, and even recruitment. As your career path broadens, it can be tricky to stay on course. Join us to discover the top 10 actions to take and the top 10 mistakes to avoid in your new supervisory role. By the end of this webinar, you’ll have some simple and effective tools to help you become the leader you always wanted to work for. This webinar is part of the Indiana Library Leadership Academy (INLLA) project: Ready to Lead: The INLLA Leadership Toolkit.

Date Recorded: 4/19/2017

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Edra Waterman / Hamilton East Public Library


Servant Leadership – 1 LEU

conductor of an orchestraThere are many types of leadership styles: laissez-faire, transactional, transformational, autocratic, etc. This webinar will focus on servant leadership, which means you’re a ‘servant’ first. You focus on the needs of others, especially team members and staff before your own. This webinar is part of the Indiana Library Leadership Academy (INLLA) project: Ready to Lead: The INLLA Leadership Toolkit.

Date Recorded: 4/12/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Connie Scott / McMillen Library, Indiana Tech


Leadership vs. Management – 1 LEU

Many times we want and talk about ‘leadership’, but we’re actually talking about management skills. Join us as we talk about leadership and management skills, myths, and everything in between. This webinar is part of the Indiana Library Leadership Academy (INLLA) project: Ready to Lead: The INLLA Leadership Toolkit.

Date Recorded: 4/20/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Michelle Bradley / Midwest Collaborative for Library Services