Tag Archives: Staff Development

Let’s Talk: A Conversation About Information Literacy – 1 LEU


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Join us to talk about information literacy and lifelong learning in public, academic, and school libraries. We will share the perspective on the intersection of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education as well as lifelong learning after college. Please come and share your professional experiences and challenges. Information Literacy happens in all libraries. This webinar is worth 1 LEU.

Date Recorded: 11/3/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Lisa Jarrell and Brenda Yates Habich / Ball State University


Professionalism in the Workplace – 1 LEU


Professionalism doesn’t always mean what position you hold at a library. It can also mean how you show honesty and responsibility in any position you hold. This presentation will discuss topics such as dress codes, appropriate workplace language and conversations, diversity, and electronic communication issues. Small group exercises are also included.

Date Recorded: 12/19/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Kimberly Brown-Harden / Indiana State Library


How to Create a Successful Staff Day – 1 LEU


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Staff Day can be an incredible time of training, development, and unity for your entire organization.  It can also be incredibly stressful for the team putting the day together.  Learn tips, tricks, and ideas that will make your next Staff Day a huge success.  From timelines to team building these ideas are sure to help Staff Day go smoothly.

Date Recorded: 10/20/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Michelle Merritt / Trainer, Allen County Public Library


Jumping Ship from Public to Academic – 1 LEU

 

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Are you curious about academic librarianship? Are you a public librarian who is considering switching? While there can be many reasons you might consider switching to academia, join us for this webinar where Courtney Block will talk about her journey. She will discuss the differences and similarities between public and academic libraries, the surprising aspects of academia, the benefits of academic librarianship, and the struggles that she’s encountered during this transition. If you are curious about the implications of switching your career focus, come and join us to get your questions and concerns answered..

Date Recorded: 8/1/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

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Presenter: Courtney Block / Indiana University Southeast


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


How Do I Know If I’m Stressed? – 1 LEU

an image of a knotDo you ever feel stressed? Most individuals will answer “yes” to this question. With the holidays fast approaching many feel additional stress besides the everyday stress. Learn the triggers and warning signs of stress and how to manage your stress.

Date Recorded: 10/18/2016

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Lisa R. Cangany / Purdue Extension, Health and Human Services


Do You Hear What I Hear? How Patron Bashing is Killing Our Spirit – 1 LEU

cat that is angryJoin Samantha Minnis and Matt Smith for an in-depth look at the oddly prevalent phenomenon of patron bashing. Is this a problem? Why do we do it? are there any therapeutic benefits to “letting off steam?” Matt and Samantha will use psychological research to answer these questions and discuss why avoiding patron bashing not only leads to better service for library users but a happier work life for library professionals.

Date Recorded: 12/1/16

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Samantha Minnis / Grand Valley State University and Matt Smith/ Kalamazoo 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