Category Archives for Professional Development
A New Challenge
It’s official! I’ve accepted a new job at Arlington Heights Memorial Library. I’ll be their new Information Services Manager starting the first week of July. To be honest, it’s going to be very tough leaving Skokie because the past three … Continue reading
PLA 2010: Be a Good Boss
Started Friday with a great session on being a good boss. Here are my notes: Be a Good Boss Cathy Hakala-Ausperk from Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library Kimberly Bolan Cullin from Kimberly Bolan & Associates Presentation slides you’ll never be … Continue reading
TechMunchies: Best Websites of 2008
Had our first TechMunchies event today. TechMunchies is a new staff training series at my library to help staff get comfortable with technology in an easy-going, informal setting. It’s a lunch-time series, so staff can bring food and eat and … Continue reading
Think PLA 2010
It’s not too early to start thinking about getting involved with the PLA 2010 Conference in Portland, Oregon! The website for the next PLA National Conference is now up and people can submit program proposals online. The Public Library Association … Continue reading
New Opportunities
I know there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of readers out there who are just dying to hear about how my career is progressing, so this post is for all of you ! Seriously, though, this past month has been full … Continue reading