Tag Archives: Staff Development

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