You Need a Professional Mentor!

You Need a Professional Mentor!

One of the most common challenges people share with me is that they don’t get enough good professional advice. Either they don’t know where to turn for advice, or they just don’t understand the value of shared experience. They are left to wonder: Should I apply for...
What Does That Sign Really Say?

What Does That Sign Really Say?

Samples below are from real signs found in public libraries. Keep in mind that we, as libraries and library workers, strive to be welcoming, warm, friendly, and foster the type of environment in which our users feel comfortable. Okay, now read these sign examples and...
Staff motivation and meetings

Staff motivation and meetings

Sometimes it seems like the more we learn, the more questions we have. In this blog series, I’m going to try to answer some of the many library management questions that come to Demco following their events, webinars and other interactions with library staff. Some...
Interview your way into your dream job

Interview your way into your dream job

These days, the only thing harder than landing a library job is getting the interview to begin with! With so much talented competition out there, people often ask, “How do I get the interview, what do I do when I’m there and what should I do afterward?” Here’s some...