On-site, On-Demand Staff Development – FY14 (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014) Offer for Members of LibraryLinkNJ - The New Jersey Library Cooperative

The FY14 Onsite, On-Demand Staff Development program is complete for this year. The FY15 program will be announced and will open in July.

LibraryLinkNJ subsidizes 75%

Let us Help You Make a Difference!

Ongoing professional education is essential in the work lives of all staff members, and we want to make it as efficient and cost-effective as possible. We will subsidize 75% of the cost of each workshop! Our consultants and consulting firms have developed high-interest, proven continuing education programs especially for teams of staff members.

How Does the Program Work?

This Year’s Menu

The programs listed by the subject area below are some featured selections of workshops available through the Continuing Education Providers we work with. Most can be customized for length and to meet the specific needs of your participants.

List of the On-Site, On-Demand Staff Development Programs in PDF

Training Techniques

All workshops are designed to be interactive, but unless it specifically says “hands-on” in the description, they are a combination of lecture, demonstration, group discussion and a variety of exercises.

Want to Order Off-Menu?

If you have a topic, an idea, a training need or a consultant/consulting firm in mind that you don’t see on the list, please call us! We will do our best to arrange it for you.

Need Help with Your Own Staff Development Programs?

If you are organizing your own staff development and would like recommendations of training providers, or just wish to discuss how to do staff development well, we are here to help you.

We are happy to work with you on any aspect of your staff development.

Note: Technology Skills programs require a minimum of 8 participants.

Adding Content Resources to Your Digital Toolbox	Melissa Jacobs
Build-Your-Own Hands-On Technology Workshop	Barbara DeSantis
Emerging Technologies: Highlights from Our Technology Speed Dating Programs		*New!*
Google Cloud-Based Services for Libraries	John LeMasney	*New!*
Hands-on Technology Topics: Microsoft, Adobe, Social Networking	Programs Plus
Inquiry and App-titude	Melissa Jacobs
Top Ten Technology Tools for Libraries	John LeMasney	*New!*

Awareness & Action: Making Cultural and Generational Differences Work for Your Library	Lourdes Tango
Communicating in a Diverse Environment	CAM Consulting
Overcoming Implicit Bias in the Workplace	Lourdes Tango	*New!*

Adapting to Change	Luisa Paster
Building Trust in the Workplace	Luisa Paster
Creative Problem-Solving	CAM Consulting
Customer Service	Luisa Paster
How To Be a Building Leader… and Why You Need to Be One	Hilda Weisburg
Managing and Leading Staff in Real Life: The Basics	Luisa Paster
Moving Forward Together	CAM Consulting
Preventing Workplace Harassment and Violence	CAM Consulting	*New!*
The Teen Brain - Providing Quality Customer Service to Our Teen Patrons	Pham Condello	*New!*
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?	Luisa Paster

Everyday Advocacy – Tell Your Story	Ilise Benun
Growing Healthy Teens: Programming and Partnerships	Pham Condello	*New!*
Plan to Succeed or Plan to Fail: Strategic Planning on the Building Level	Hilda Weisburg
Sharing Your Voice - Connect, Engage, Advocate	CAM Consulting	*New!*
Social Media Basics for Libraries	Ilise Benun
Tag -- You're It! Becoming Visible and Vital	Hilda Weisburg
Vision and Mission – What Makes You Unique	Hilda Weisburg
Why We Click With Some and Clank With Others	Team Builders Plus

Stress Management - Keeping it all Together	CAM Consulting
Time and Clutter - How to Manage Both	CAM Consulting

How Does the Program Work?

We are presenting a menu of diverse on-site training options for you to choose from and will provide the workshop of your choice at your library. Select a program for your team. Use what works for you.

LibraryLinkNJ will accommodate as many requests as possible.
Funds for this program are limited, so book early to ensure your participation.
Deadline for booking programs for FY2014 (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014) is May 15, 2014.
Your library may choose one program—half day or full day—a year from the menu of options.
You need a group of 20 or more participants for non-technology skills programs.
Technology Skills programs must have a minimum of 8 participants. Maximum depends on subject and program length.

One booking can be:

Staff from one library, including branches
Staff from a county system
Members of a consortium
Several neighboring libraries combined

Who is Eligible?

The programs listed above are open to all member libraries.
LibraryLinkNJ is offering a 75% subsidy.
LibraryLinkNJ will share the cost for the presenter and resources with the booking library or libraries.

How Do We Proceed?

Review the menu of program offerings and choose the one that will work best for your team.
Plan to offer the program between July 11, 2013 and June 15, 2014.
Deadline for booking programs is May 15, 2014.
Please complete the On-Site, On-Demand Staff Development Program Interest Form. Filling out the form does not commit you to anything. It provides LibraryLinkNJ staff with the information we need to provide you with additional program information and estimated costs.
If you have any questions, please contact Joanne Roukens at the office (Tel: 732-752-7720 or 1-866-505-5465) or via email jroukens [at] librarylinknj.org
You must hold your selected program by June 15, 2014.

Your Library is Responsible For:

Hosting the program on-site.
Providing the required presentation equipment (projector, laptop, etc.) and Internet connectivity for the program.
Furnishing the photocopied program materials to team members.
Appointing a liaison for all contacts with LibraryLinkNJ.
Appointing a staff member to act as site host. This person will welcome the consultant, make sure all equipment is provided and in working order, distribute evaluation sheets and certificates, and collect completed evaluations.
Arranging and paying for the program’s food arrangements.
Keeping LibraryLinkNJ informed of any changes to the program (i.e. date, time, content)
Returning evaluation forms to the LibraryLinkNJ office.
Confirming to LibraryLinkNJ that the program has taken place.
Reporting the number of participants to LibraryLinkNJ.
Paying LibraryLinkNJ’s invoice promptly.

LibraryLinkNJ is Responsible For:

Contacting, scheduling and contracting with the CE provider.
Maintaining contact with and providing all pertinent information to your library’s liaison.
Providing the program evaluation forms and certificates.
Paying the CE provider and invoicing your library in a timely fashion.

Contact a CE Team Member:

Joanne Roukens: jroukens [at] librarylinknj.org
Sophie Brookover: sbrookover [at] librarylinknj.org
Mi-Sun Lyu: lyu [at] librarylinknj.org

Among the professional development consultants we are working with to provide these programs are:

Ilise Benun - An author, consultant, national speaker and co-founder of the company Marketing Mentor.
Pham Condello - A supervising librarian specializing in teen services, from the teen mind to teen culture.
CAM Consulting - A strategic consulting and training firm specializing in professional development and organizational growth.
John LeMasney - A consultant experienced in design, educational technology and technology training. His company is LeMasney Consulting and Design.
Luisa Paster - A consultant and former training librarian with Princeton University experienced in library staff development training.
ProgramsPlus - A professional computer training firm providing instruction in all facets of modern business computing.
Lourdes Tango - A training consultant experienced in designing and facilitating programs in cross-cultural communication and diversity topics.
Team Builders Plus – A human resources training and development firm linking development experiences to real-world workplace issues through one-on-one performance coaching and training programs.