You’re never at a loss for ways you could increase your library services to better serve your students and your community. Unfortunately, you don’t always have the funds to pursue your vision, but knowing how to write a winning grant application can help. Successful grant writer and educator Mary Bangert provides six tips for writing effective grants and getting the funds you need to support your mission.
You have so many ideas about new ways to serve your community, but how will you fund them? Library expert Cathy Hakala-Ausperk answers your questions about grants and gets you started on the road to funding success!
Join Mover and Shaker Erica Freudenberger as she shares her experience of embracing community engagement to create a democratic, community-led organization and revitalize a library and community.
Marketing your library can be a struggle — you have so many great resources, but how can you promote all of them? And what’s the best way to get the word out? Library veteran Cathy Hakala-Ausperk offers advice for your marketing questions.
Professional conferences can leave you feeling ready to take on the world with all the new ideas you’ve gathered. But attending conferences and events isn’t always an option. Fortunately, there are multiple online learning opportunities available to the library community. Discover your options!
Searching for ways to make your librarian resume stand out to hiring managers? Look no further for the answers to all your questions.
There’s no reason why you should stumble through your library career! Get tips on how to find a professional mentor and how to become one yourself.
There are inviting library signs and then there are library signs that just don’t work. Cathy Hakala-Ausperk reveals signage secrets.
Having trouble managing your boss? Don’t want to be a difficult boss? This advice column is for you. Library expert Cathy Hakala-Ausperk breaks it down for you.
We asked renowned librarians and authors at the top of their game about their job advice for new librarians. What they said are things we can all learn from!
Embracing change can be tough for library workers. Our resident library expert helps you be the change you want to see in your library.
Negativity in the workplace is catching, but even one person can change the equation and channel a healthy, uplifting environment for all! For all the details, read this Library Advice column from experienced library professional Cathy Hakala-Ausperk.
It can be downright hard to land a library job. Cathy is here to help you ace your next interview.
Who can answer your tough library questions? Try Cathy. This experienced library professional has seen it all. She takes your most pressing questions and offers the straight-talking answers you can really use! In this debut column, get staff motivation and meeting advice.
