by Ann Kaste
Quick Summary
The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois, Minnesota libraries' professional development partner, is offering several webinars of interest this fall. There is no cost for these sessions, and they are open to all. Click on the link for the session information to register on CARLI's website.
Successful Workplace Communications Series: Assume Positive Intent
September 13, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Central Time
When someone gets in a disagreement with us, or when someone fails to meet expectations in their work, or when someone acts in violation of rules, procedure, or social convention, we make certain assumptions. We assume they are choosing to act inappropriately. We assume that they understand the problem the same way we understand it. We assume that if they truly meant well, they would not be acting the way they are acting.
In this second session of the Successful Workplace Communications Series, we will explore a big-picture perspective that will assist you with all interpersonal communications in the workplace. Ben Mead Harvey will present the case that others' intentions are irrelevant in deciding how to handle situations. Further, he will propose that you always assume they are acting with good intentions, even when there is evidence to the contrary. We will discuss techniques that encourage you to assume positive intent and explore the effectiveness of those strategies.
Academic Librarians' Opinions on Social Justice Advocacy
October 11, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Central Time
This session will reveal the results of 113 academic librarians surveyed regarding their views on social justice advocacy. As part of a mixed-methods exploration, both quantitative and qualitative elements will be explored. Beyond a comprehensive survey administered, librarian advocates describe how they approach issues of social justice, what the benefits are of addressing inequities within academic libraries, what barriers they've encountered in their advocacy efforts and initiatives, and what advice a more experienced advocate might offer to a peer with less knowledge who is interested in becoming more involved.
Giving a Hand Up: Why Mentorship Matters
October 17, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Central Time
In 2021/2022 Susan Howell and Tammie Busch conducted a focus group study with tenure-track and tenured librarians. One of the most prominent themes that came out of these focus groups was mentorship and how mentorship has been helpful and how it has been lacking. Although our focus group centered on tenure-track librarians what we have learned is mentorship benefits all librarians. In this program we will discuss the benefits of mentorship, how one finds mentorship, and how to be a mentor.
The FIERCEST Framework
October 31, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Central Time
The FIERCEST Framework brings together the best of psychology and personal development and gives you the tools to create a life you wake up EXCITED to live each day of your life! Join Erin Tarr in learning how to be your happiest/healthiest self in order to help your patrons be their happiest healthiest selves.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn and practice three simple life hacks for happiness
- Discover a guaranteed successful start to the day
- Develop a personalized plan of action and their go-to tools for when you are “in a funk”
- Learn to leverage the science behind habit development for maximizing your positive impact in life
- Be able to implement the research-backed secrets to habit development
Key Takeaway: A self-assessment of how close you are to living your FIERCEST Life and a plan for the future.
