Professional Development that Actually Sticks

Finding the time and funding to support your professional development can be a challenge! As professionals in a field dedicated to lifelong learning, it is vital to seek out training and conferences to grow our skills and inspire new ideas. Once you’ve snagged that coveted registration spot, your real work begins. As a Librarian for a small city library, attending training and conferences often means hearing about initiatives on a scale I’d dare not imagine. Don’t let this scare you! If you’ve ever steered clear of a training because the idea seemed too big, or you didn’t feel you’d have the support to bring it to your library, this blog is for you! As a trainer and a trainee, I’ve heard both sides of frustrations around conferences and training. Beyond preferences in format and delivery, attendees commonly lament that there are no immediate actionable ideas for their library, or that they don’t…
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