The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we are working with LibraryWorks to provide our members with access to their webinars.  These webinars are free to Massachusetts library workers who register through our calendar. 

• Please note: To attend these webinars at no cost, you must register here. If you register directly with LibraryWorks, your registration will not be paid by MLS. 
• Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel.

Description:

Quiet or introverted leadership challenges the extroverted norms and expectations. As an extension of the popular webinar Quiet Leadership: Cultivate your Identity as an Introverted, Quiet, or Reserved Leader to Harvest, Motivate, and Inspire, this webinar, Quiet leadership 2.0, takes it further by discussing healthy and successful working environments for the emerging quiet leader, challenging participants to build their skills and focus on individual aspirations as they continue to develop leadership confidence. This webinar will focus on implementing leadership models according to introverted type and is ideal for the emerging leader.

From this webinar, you will:

• Identify and apply introvert types including social, thinking, anxious, and restrained
• Learn pathways of finding support through mentorship and collaboration
• Develop skills by learning about and implementing leadership models
• Enhance quiet leadership strengths by identifying growth areas

Presenter:

Jennifer Blair is the Head of User Services Librarian and Associate Professor at Azusa Pacific University (APU). Her role is dedicated to the user experience, including marketing the library, and teaching. She has extensive experience teaching online courses in design and library studies including library management. Jennifer holds a B.A. in Graphic Design, a M.A in Educational Multimedia, and a M.S. in Library and Information Studies. Her experience in academic and public libraries as well as work experience in art and design allow her to employ visionary strategies to enrich progress and enhance advancement for libraries.