PLMI Day 2

Today was about Professionalism, interesting topic mostly about self-improvement of yourself and your Library.  We had Kia Jarmon as a speaker, introducing us to personal DNA or branding.  It was informative and about self-promotion of yourself “If you aren’t your biggest fan, who is?” is probably one of my favorites quotes this month.  We need to apply for awards and accolades, the more we have the more we are being seen publicly.  Along with the awards, also join community groups so people in the community see us as being active not just within the library setting.

We also talked about all the different hats Library Directors wear, to name just a few:  storyteller, planner, organizer, negotiator, educator, manager, fundraiser, advocate, salesperson, referee, and public speaker, WHEW, tired just looking at that list.

 

Then we get homework:

I AM

Iam your librarian who tries to give you the tools and knowledge you need to help yourself and our community.

What are changes you will make to improve the Professional image of yourself and/or your library?

                Better telephone etiquette, public relations campaign, better time management, join                 community groups for more exposure, signs in library, dress of myself and employees.

More tomorrow!