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:

Do you feel like you are “faking it” in your work? Have you undertaken a challenge that is bigger than you think you can do? What is behind “imposter syndrome” and what do we do about it? In this session, we will unpack the various types of imposter syndrome and consider how to reframe these negative narratives. Understand what is happening with imposter syndrome and what you can do about it.

After this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the phenomenon of imposter syndrome
• Clarify distinct types of imposter-ness
• Take charge of addressing imposter syndrome

Presenter:

Sharon Morris started her library career in public libraries, doing children’s and teen services, outreach, collection development, circulation, and reference. She has also worked in academia and with school libraries and has earned an MLIS and PhD in Managerial Leadership in Libraries. Sharon has worked in library development for over 20 years and conducts workshops, courses, and leadership institutes throughout the country. Her interests are leadership, research, management, supervision, communications, wellness & libraries, play, values, improv comedy, and insight. Sharon takes an asset-based approach to learning and invites all to engage. Workshops are designed based on adult learning theory and include experiential learning, content informed by research, "fun" aspects, and time for reflection and planning to apply concepts in the workplace.