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<div>Deb<br>
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Deb Biggs Thomas
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<b>Date:</b> November 7, 2014 at 5:07:07 AM EST<br>
<b>To:</b> <<a href="mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov">biggsthomasd@michigan.gov</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> <b>Webinar: 10 Must-Have Skills for Today's Library Director</b><br>
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WEBINAR:</p>
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<span>10 Must-Have Skills for Today's Library Director</span></p>
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Are there ways you can improve as a Library Director? Has the skillset needed to succeed changed? What can you do to keep your skills relevant and effective?<br>
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Many librarians have noted that their MLS prepared them to be a librarian, but not necessarily a director prepared to face the challenges of today’s libraries. Learning the ropes to be successful today doesn’t have to be through trial-by-fire!</p>
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Join us for a presentation featuring the Librarian in Black author, Sarah Houghton, as she discusses "10 Must-Have Skills for Today’s Library Director."</p>
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Drawing from her experience as a Library Director, the ever-witty Houghton will help you make a difference at your library by helping you adapt to the learning curve. She will focus on what it takes to survive and thrive in your job given the challenges of
managing a library.</p>
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Communicating across generations </li><li style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'DejaVu Sans', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1em; color: #3b3b3b; margin: 0 0 .5em 0;">
Managing conflict </li><li style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'DejaVu Sans', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1em; color: #3b3b3b; margin: 0 0 .5em 0;">
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Handling a budget </li><li style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'DejaVu Sans', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1em; color: #3b3b3b; margin: 0 0 .5em 0;">
Familiarizing yourself with legal issues </li><li style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'DejaVu Sans', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1em; color: #3b3b3b; margin: 0 0 .5em 0;">
Avoiding burnout </li></ul>
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Learn critical skills that will help you make a difference as a library director today. Join us for this entertaining and informative webinar!</p>
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<strong>Sarah Houghton<br>
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