[I’ve been thinking about this post since Jeff announced his retirement, plugging away at this post for a few weeks since his replacement was named and his final day set. But with Jeff’s last day being tomorrow, I figured I better finish it off tonight!] Long-time RPL Library Director & CEO, Jeff Barber, announced his […]
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Wisdom Wednesday – Fixing The Exit Interview
I’ve spoken to a number of people recently who were leaving their organization – moving to another organization in a different industry, moving to another organization in the same industry, retiring, and leaving without a choice. The common element for all? Reluctance to do an Exit Interview/not being offered one. This is something I’ve thought […]
Music Monday – “Do you remember/The 21st night of September?/Love was changin’ the minds of pretenders/While chasin’ the clouds away”
A much younger, hipper coworker saw me in the hall before the library opened and said “Happy September 21st to all who celebrate!” I was like “Huh?” and she started singing this song which made me realise this young whipper snapper was referring to one of the 70’s (and really, all-time) greatest uplifting positive songs […]
Wisdom Wednesday – 10 Principles of Change Management
I was *very* fortunate that my first job at Regina Public Library was in an HR role dedicated to change management, organizational culture and staff training. RPL was going into two major changes – a move to a provincewide integrated library system and a large staff reorganization to go with it. The lists may differ […]
Friday Fun Link – Stay in an AirBnB, Run a Bookstore!
The “Open Book” is a combination AirB&B and bookstore in Scotland where guests can spend their visit running the bookstore below the apartment! @chrislawlor The Open Book in Scotland ? Library Poets – Lysander
Wisdom Wednesday – “I am reading books to *counteract* the effects of being professionally developed. I am reading books that bring me back to being human.”
Luckily, if you work in a library, all reading is work-related! 😉 I hate when people at work ask you what books you are reading for professional development. I am reading books to counteract the effects of being professionally developed. I am reading books that bring me back to being human. — ??? ???? (@OrevaZSN) […]
Saturday Snap – Busy Bouncing Library
Had incredibly busy day at the Sherwood Branch on Saturday – getting to know a newly hired Branch Manager who was on site, dealing with some scheduling blips, the launch of a new exhibit in the satellite gallery space for the Dunlop Art Gallery, (I’m usually at the Glen Elm Branch on Saturdays so this […]
Wisdom Wednesday – We Should All Imagine What A Perfect World Looks Like And Talk About It Obsessively
@simonsinek Words may inspire, but only action creates change. When we lead with empathy and respect on our own teams, we send out ripples of positive impact that will reach far beyond our immediate circles. ? original sound – Simon Sinek
Friday Fun Link – Web Sites For Book Lovers
WEBSITES FOR BOOK LOVERS: 1. goodreads. com — track every book you've ever read.2. literaturemap. com — find authors similar to ones you love.3. whichbook. net — mood-based book recommendations.4. openlib. org — free books, millions of them.5. gutenberg. org — classic… — No filter Skin (@NoFilterSkin) June 6, 2026
Wisdom Wednesday – Meetings
Running an effective meeting is one of the core skills managers and supervisors need in any organization. (I don’t agree with everything in this picture but I do agree that meetings and how they are run is a reflection of your larger culture.)