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We ARE Change Agents!

Man, this is cool!

Helene Blowers got it at the ALA conference!

Labels: ALA Conference, Amy Kearns, badge, bling, change, cool, Librarians

Change and Growth - Amendment

Immediately after I posted that bit about "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional," right before the Futures Conference, I realized it needed an amendment. It needed me to add that I am such a hypocrite!

I am a huge advocate of using "2.0" things for libraries - blogs, wikis, podcasts, etc... and not being AFRAID of CHANGE and of doing some different things. And here I am, NOT blogging really! I posted that post and then went off to take a shower and it was there that I realized that I have to admit and face up to MY fears and issues if I am going to be talking to others about CHANGE - FEAR - GROWTH and their issues.

My fear is of not being perfect; not being good enough - liked - accepted; etc.... That is why I have been avoiding blogging. This is a true soul-baring admission. I want to blog. I often think of things to blog. Yet, I allow my fears to hold me back.

Well, no more! I am realizing my fears, admitting them, and challenging them. Just as I want to be able to challenge everyone else to do! So, as I go forth and blog and challenge you (hopefully) you can know that I do so with a clear conscious having admitted this and having started to face my own fears!

At the conference Robert said to me that people appreciate honesty and that's what is most important. Well, consider yourselves warned . . .

[Thanks to Robert and Pete for discussions surrounding this topic at the conference! It helped a lot!]

Labels: ALA Conference, Amy Kearns, Blogging, change, fear, futures

5 Things I learned @ Conference

5 Things I learned @ Conference

Helene Blowers is sooooooooooooooooooooooo cool!
Running the NJLA Podcasting Station w/IT was even more fun this time around!
If you're going to ask a speaker to come to said NJLA Podcasting Station, it's best to be prepared, or they might just walk away!
If you go to a luncheon at Ocean Place, don't order the vegetarian meal (or so I heard).
Pete is a snappy dresser!

If you went to conference and want to share "5 Things" on your blog then, "Tag, you're It!"

Labels: "5 Things", ALA Conference, Amy Kearns, NJLA

Great Preconference! Creating A Staff Development Plan

Don't miss this great CLENE-RT Preconference at ALA annual!
Creating A Staff Development Plan

Friday, June 22, 2007,
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsored by the CLENE Round Table
[CLENE: The Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange Round Table]

DESCRIPTION
In today's environment, library staff have to work harder than ever to stay informed and keep up with changes. How can libraries encourage all staff to continually develop their skills? A systematic staff development plan can address the learning needs of library staff and increase their effectiveness on the job.

This half-day session is a step-by-step introduction to the process of addressing the issue of staff development from needs assessment through planning. Do you need a staff development plan?

Speakers: Cal Shepard, SOLINET
Tickets: CLENE-RT Member: $110; ALA Member: $130; Non-Member: $180
Registration: http://tinyurl.com/yq4gst
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NOTE: If you plan on coming and you're not a CLENE-RT member, why not take this opportunity to join? It's only $20 to add CLENE to your ALA membership, and joining CLENE gives you many benefits including... wait for it... preferred professional membership in the American Management Association!