Staff Management

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This section on WebJunction is dedicated to helping libraries with all aspects of staff management. Whether you are working in a small library or large one, the chances are good that you have to deal with paid staff, volunteers, or outside consultants that work on special projects. Find a variety of resources including job description examples, resources on diversity in the workplace and tools for implementing mentoring opportunities for your staff.
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Walking the Talk Utilizes Video to Teach about Diversity
Document / Last Modified: May 21, 2012
Project Director Donna Schaal from Lincoln Trail Libraries System talks about how they utilized video to accomplish the goals of their LSTA Diversity grant.
Walking the Talk - Diversity Workshops
Document / Last Modified: May 21, 2012
As part of their continuing committment to celebrating the diversity of library users, staff and community, the Lincoln Trail Libraries System, in Champaign, Illinois, encourage library staff to visit their Library Diversity project and workshops.
Finding the Everyday Leader Within
News / Last Modified: May 2, 2012
The word leadership connotes pinnacles of achievement reserved for war heroes, presidents and CEOs, rare heights beyond attainment for most of us. We would hesitate to raise a hand if asked, “are you completely comfortable with calling yourself a leader?” This is the question that Drew Dudley, founder of Nuance Leadership Development Services, asks in his February 2012 TEDx Toronto presentation on Everyday Leadership.
“We have made leadership into something bigger than us, something beyond us. We have made it about changing the world.”
Skills for the Everyday Leader
Webinar / Last Modified: April 6, 2012
Archive and related resources for a webinar presented on April 4, 2012 by Edra Waterman on learning effective leadership skills.
New Directions for Library Volunteers
Document / Last Modified: March 26, 2012
Fresh perspectives on volunteers in your library