Sharon the Librarian

Improving library leadership

Why Library Leaders?

Strong leaders cultivate growth and build potential within their libraries, with library users, and throughout their communities.

Why Empower Others?

When we use brain science, learning theory, and purposeful facilitation, we can:

  • Increase learning
  • Improve skills & confidence
  • Encourage action for positive change

Why Libraries?

Libraries are catalysts for community vibrancy and individual transformation.

Grow Your Leadership

Upcoming Leadership Development

Feb 17 – Mar 16 – Rural & Small Library Leadership (InfoPeople Online Course)

Feb 25 – The Art of Conflict, Pueblo City-County Library

March 6 & 7 – Leading, Managing, Coach w/Kieran Hixon – Tupelo, MS

March 20 – Improv Comedy Techniques to Improve Library Culture (LibraryWorks)

April 3 – Creating Intentional, Life-Changing Moments (LibraryWorks) 

May 1 – Understanding Imposter Syndrome (LibraryWorks)

May 4 – 7 – MPLA Leadership Institute w/Jamie LaRue – Estes Park, CO

May 13 – Jun 10 All Work is Teamwork (InfoPeople Online Course)

June 12 – Discover Your Leadership Style (LibraryWorks)

Interactive Workshop Offerings for Associations, Organizations, & Libraries

Doing What Matters – Identifying Your Values & Personal Mission Statement (Access LibraryWorks Session or book your own)

Craft Your Purpose Statement & Brand

Tell Your Library Story & Other Advocacy (Staff version, Board version)

Leaders Reframe – Strategies for Better Mindsets & Culture

Cultivate Joy (Access LibraryWorks Session or book your own)

Facilitate Effective Meetings

Manage Conflict

Communications

Residential Leadership Institutes

Contact Sharon for more options & customized development

Empower Others

  • Gain strategies to develop learning events
  • Use Sharon’s models (see below)
  • Reach out for a free consult to tune up your training.

I always learn behaviors related to effective training from participating in Sharon’s sessions. Her expertise was stamped throughout the institute and we are all better for it. Thank you, Sharon, for modeling excellence in library leadership.

Fellow Research Institute for Public Libraries Instructor

Build Stronger Libraries

Book a staff day, manager workshop, trustee training, or other leadership development 

Build a Strong Culture

Craft Your Library’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Create More Joy in the Library & Community

Develop Your Next Strategic Roadmap

Establish an Advocacy Strategy

Offer Services that Transform

Play at the Library

Track & Tell Your Stories

Yes and – Improv Comedy & Libraries

Sharon’s encouragement and support has helped all see opportunities where they didn’t before.

Public Library Director

I left the conference feeling empowered - I felt worthy and valuable and purposeful. You helped me to recognize and acknowledge my strengths and my capabilities as a leader.

Arkansas Leadership Institute Participant

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