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SUMMARY:Creating More Joy & Resilience in the Library (LibraryWorks Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n	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. \n	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.\n\n\n\nDescription:\n\nConsiderable research shows that those with 
 more joy\, laughter\, and well-being in their life are more resilient\, 
 productive and effective at work\, and they live more fulfilling lives. 
 This session is designed to increase fun\, creativity\, and joy. It also 
 distinguishes between long-term well-being and toxic positivity. Through 
 stories\, activities\, and experimentation\, participants will learn the 
 research and strategies to increase happiness and well-being within 
 themselves\, within the library culture\, and with others. You'll walk away 
 with practical ideas to well-being in the workplace and in your own 
 life.\n\n\n\nFollowing this webinar\, you will know how to:\n\n\n	After 
 this workshop\, participants will have:\n	An increased knowledge of the 
 research on positive psychology\n	Experiences with techniques proven to 
 increase joy\n	A plan to use the techniques increase joy & well-being in 
 themselves\n	Ideas for spreading these techniques in the library and the 
 community\n\n\n\nPresenter:\n\n\n\nSharon 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.
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar - LibraryWorks
CONTACT;CN="Learning Services":MAILTO:learn@masslibsystem.org
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