Keynote: Creative is not a noun!

Community

Creativity is not magic. Creativity is for everyone! In this talk, writer and artist Austin Kleon (New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, Keep Going and Don't Call It Art) will share 10 principles for doing more creative work in the digital age. We’ll learn how to think in […]

Managing Up: A Guide to Cultivating an Effective Relationship with Your Supervisor

Leaders

The employee-supervisor dynamic is inherently difficult to navigate due to the power differential. When this relationship is challenging, employees may be at risk for reduced effectiveness and performance. A poor relationship can even impact your health and well-being. This webinar offers concrete actions and insights to positively influence your relationship with your supervisor. This proactive, […]

Onboarding New Library Employees: Setting Up Staff for Success

Leaders

Bringing new staff on board is one of the most important investments your library can make. In this practical one-hour webinar, Dr. Curtis Rogers will guide you through how to build an effective onboarding process that welcomes new employees, integrates them into your library’s culture, and sets them up to thrive. We’ll explore how managers […]

Onboarding New Library Employees: Setting Up Staff for Success

Leaders

Bringing new staff on board is one of the most important investments your library can make. In this practical one-hour webinar, Dr. Curtis Rogers will guide you through how to build an effective onboarding process that welcomes new employees, integrates them into your library’s culture, and sets them up to thrive. We’ll explore how managers […]

Beyond the Burnout: Leading Libraries Out of Grind Culture

Leaders

In library service, "doing more with less" has quietly shifted from a temporary challenge to a permanent reality for many libraries. For library leaders, grind culture manifests as burnout, silent resentment, and the unspoken expectation that staff can continue to keep everything moving smoothly. This presentation examines how these habits erode institutional trust and staff […]

This project was funded either under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida’s LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.