There's No Stopping Us Now! Why Systematic Staff Training Keeps the Organization Moving Forward

Authors

Lisandra R. Carmichael, University of North FloridaFollow
Stephanie Weiss, University of North FloridaFollow
Lauren Newton, University of North FloridaFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

3-1-2016

Abstract

Libraries have shifted from repositories of materials to centers of innovation and community-based learning. Many library services changed to accommodate the shift; some staff find this difficult and perplexing and it has led to technological wariness and resistance to change. To address this we developed a continuous in-house professional development program. We will discuss barriers and enablers to establishing a program and unintended benefits, such as reducing perceived inequalities among staff, increasing trust, and empowering staff.

Comments

Presentation at the Florida Library Association Conference March 1, 2016

Recommended Citation

Carmichael, Lisandra R.; Weiss, Stephanie; and Newton, Lauren, "There's No Stopping Us Now! Why Systematic Staff Training Keeps the Organization Moving Forward" (2016). Library Faculty Presentations & Publications. 39.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/library_facpub/39