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#alsc26 Attendee Highlight: Q&A with Max

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In my continuing series on tips from random ALSC National Institute attendees, our fifth interview is with first-time attendee, Max. Here’s his take on 10 rapid fire questions. My goal in this series of “Attendee Highlights” is to interview random ALSC Institute attendees and get their take on conference tips and tricks, including their takeaway from the day. But also, I’m hoping to share other little tid-bits of random answers pertaining to librarianship. My hope is to highlight members who are attending the conference and get their feedback. (Feature image at top of page is courtesy of guest blogger, Jen Woo.) Today’s Conference Blogger is Jen Woo (she/her/hers). Jen is the Family Engagement Coordinator at San Francisco Public Library (the unceded Ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples). With ten years of youth services librarianship, she is most looking forward to the Bill Morris Seminar, meeting folks, sharing ideas and later…

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#alsc26 Attendee Highlight: Q&A with Kari

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In my continuing series on tips from random ALSC National Institute attendees, our sixth and final interview is with one of the ALSC National Institute closing session authors, Kari Lavelle. Thank you for reading this series! Here’s her take on 10 rapid fire questions. My goal in this series of “Attendee Highlights” is to interview random ALSC Institute attendees and get their take on conference tips and tricks, including their takeaway from the day. But also, I’m hoping to share other little tid-bits of random answers pertaining to librarianship. My hope is to highlight members who are attending the conference and get their feedback. Thank you for reading this series! (Feature image at top of page is courtesy of guest blogger, Jen Woo.) Today’s Conference Blogger is Jen Woo (she/her/hers). Jen is the Family Engagement Coordinator at San Francisco Public Library (the unceded Ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples). With…

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#alsc26 Being a Social Manager Influencer (Middle Manager)

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In 1941, the “middle manager” was born. Well, at the very least, there was a defining name for the challenging work of being in the middle, between administration, policy makers, and a team of staff who do the frontline work in the Library. Merriam-Webster defines middle management as: management personnel intermediate between operational supervisors and policymaking administrators. Attending Leading from the Middle: Building Consensus Through Influence, Not Authority, by Kristin Williamson and Emily Williams, resulted in three personal reactions: With entertaining gifs portraying middle management (similar to but more awesome than these gifs), Williamson and Williams challenged future middle managers, current middle managers, and soon-to-be-retired middle managers in the room to make five commitments. I invite you to be my accountability partner in building positive relations at the Library by: Not a middle manager? Never fear! You too can have a positive impact on your workplace community and be known…

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#alsc26 Attendee Highlight: Q&A with Ariana

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In my continuing series on tips from random ALSC National Institute attendees, our fourth interview is with ALSC President, Ariana. Here’s her take on 10 rapid fire questions. My goal in this series of “Attendee Highlights” is to interview random ALSC Institute attendees and get their take on conference tips and tricks, including their takeaway from the day. But also, I’m hoping to share other little tid-bits of random answers pertaining to librarianship. My hope is to highlight members who are attending the conference and get their feedback. (Feature image at top of page is courtesy of guest blogger, Jen Woo.) Today’s Conference Blogger is Jen Woo (she/her/hers). Jen is the Family Engagement Coordinator at San Francisco Public Library (the unceded Ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples). With ten years of youth services librarianship, she is most looking forward to the Bill Morris Seminar, meeting folks, sharing ideas and later…

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#alsc26 Attendee Highlight: Q&A with Steve

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In my continuing series on tips from random ALSC National Institute attendees, our third interview is with Pokémon Club representative, Steve. This is his first ALSC Institute. Here’s his take on 10 rapid fire questions. Find out more about the AASL and ALSC partnership in Pokémon Clubs and how you can get involved. My goal in this series of “Attendee Highlights” is to interview random ALSC Institute attendees and get their take on conference tips and tricks, including their takeaway from the day. But also, I’m hoping to share other little tid-bits of random answers pertaining to librarianship. My hope is to highlight members who are attending the conference and get their feedback. You can read the first interview here. and the second interview here. (Images are courtesy of guest blogger, Jen Woo) Today’s Conference Blogger is Jen Woo (she/her/hers). Jen is the Family Engagement Coordinator at San Francisco Public Library (the…

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#alsc26 Attendee Highlight: Q&A with Kristina

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In my continuing series on tips from random ALSC National Institute attendees, our second interview is with colorful librarian, Kristina. This is her first ALSC Institute. Here’s her take on 10 rapid fire questions. My goal in this series of “Attendee Highlights” is to interview random ALSC Institute attendees and get their take on conference tips and tricks, including their takeaway from the day. But also, I’m hoping to share other little tad-bits of random questions. My hope is to highlight random members who are attending the conference and get their feedback. You can read the first interview here. (Feature image at top of page is courtesy of guest blogger, Jen Woo) Today’s Conference Blogger is Jen Woo (she/her/hers). Jen is the Family Engagement Coordinator at San Francisco Public Library (the unceded Ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples). With ten years of youth services librarianship, she is most looking forward…

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#alsc26 Attendee Highlight: Q&A with Shani B.

Smiling librarian wearing a black t-shirt, pants, and tennis shoes with a tote bag on her arm.

My goal in this series of “Attendee Highlights” is to interview random ALSC Institute attendees and get their take on conference tips and tricks, including their takeaway from the day. But also, I’m hoping to share other little tid-bits of random questions. My hope is to highlight random members who are attending the conference and get their feedback. Our first interview is with forward thinking and fashion forward librarian, Shani B. Shani is no stranger to ALSC and library land. Here’s her take on 10 rapid fire questions. (Feature image at top of page is courtesy of guest blogger, Jen Woo) Today’s Conference Blogger is Jen Woo (she/her/hers). Jen is the Family Engagement Coordinator at San Francisco Public Library (the unceded Ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples). With ten years of youth services librarianship, she is most looking forward to the Bill Morris Seminar, meeting folks, sharing ideas and later…