On May 25, I’ll be leading The Renewal Colloquium – with a special focus for library leaders – for the South Carolina State Library. Register soon.
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Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Massachusetts Library Association Conference (May 2022)
Late last month during the Massachusetts Library Association’s Annual Conference (and in addition to offering conference’s opening Spotlight Session), I facilitated The Renewal Colloquium. This event was my first in-person facilitation and public speaking event since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was good to meet people, and I remain hopeful that everyone remainsContinue reading “Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Massachusetts Library Association Conference (May 2022)”
Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Washington Research Library Consortium (May 2022)
Last week I facilitated The Renewal Colloquium for the Washington Research Library Consortium‘s plenary meeting. This meeting discussed the trajectory of low-morale experiences with a focus on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted these experiences. I also introduced Pauline Boss’ concept of Ambiguous Loss and how it has affected library employees. This report shares selectedContinue reading “Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Washington Research Library Consortium (May 2022)”
Reserved: The Renewal Colloquium @Massachusetts Library Association Conference (May 2022)
On May 23, I’ll be leading The Renewal Colloquium during the Massachusetts Library Association‘s annual conference. The event will take place after the Opening Keynote/Spotlight Session where I’ll center low-morale experiences in public libraries (view the associated study).
Reserved: The Renewal Colloquium @Washington Research Library Consortium (May 2022)
I’ve been invited to this year’s Washington Research Library Consortium plenary meeting to facilitate a special session of The Renewal Colloquium focusing on the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on library employees. The virtual plenary is slated for May 18 at 1PM EST. Learn more about the WRLC, which serves ten member libraries in metropolitanContinue reading “Reserved: The Renewal Colloquium @Washington Research Library Consortium (May 2022)”
Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Alaska Library Association (February 2022)
Late last month, the Alaska Library Association held their 2022 annual conference. I was invited to facilitate a Renewal Colloquium for registered attendees. The session was one of the most well-attended over the course of the four-day virtual conference. This report shares selected attendee data generated from the event’s pre-work activities and evaluation survey. Pre-ColloquiumContinue reading “Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Alaska Library Association (February 2022)”
Reserved: The Renewal Colloquium @ Alaska Library Association (February 2022)
On February 24, I’ll be leading a Renewal Colloquium for attendees at the 2022 Alaska Library Association Conference. This year the conference will be held virtually. The event is slated for 4:30P AKST. Learn more.
Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (December 2021)
Two weeks ago, the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) held their Continuing Education Forum and invited me to lead a Renewal Colloquium. Just under 50 were in attendance at the event, which was held virtually. This reports shares some attendee data generated from the event’s pre-work activities, along with some data from theContinue reading “Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (December 2021)”
Reserved: The Renewal Colloquium @ Chief Officers of Library State Agencies (December 2021)
On Tuesday, December 7, I’ll be leading The Renewal Colloquium for Formal Libary Leaders at the Chief Officers of Library State Agencies’ (COSLA) Continuing Education Forum. COSLA is an independent organization of administrative leaders of state and territorial libraries (or the entity responsible for library development in those states/territories). Learn more about COSLA.
Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Amigos Library Services (November 2021)
About three months ago, I led a Renewal Presentation for Amigos Library Services, and I was invited back to offer a Renewal Colloquium. The Colloquium event was held virtually on November 1. This reports shares some attendee data generated from the event’s pre-work activities. Pre-Colloquium Questionnaire Highlights Library Type 67% Public library Represented areas ofContinue reading “Report: The Renewal Colloquium for Amigos Library Services (November 2021)”