Author Archives: Sharon

Leadership Tips, Part 2

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Sharon

*Be patient.  Sometimes the best course of action is to do nothing but watch and wait. *Give your staff plenty of time to get used to the idea of an unpopular decision. *Take the time to observe before acting, especially … Continue reading →

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Public libraries invited to apply for the NASA@ My Library STEM initiative

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Sharon

Sarah Ostman Communications Manager ALA Public Programs Office 312-280-5061 sostman@ala.org Public libraries are invited to apply for NASA@ My Library, a STEM education initiative that will increase and enhance STEM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the nation, including geographic … Continue reading →

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American Library Association announces 2017 youth media award winners

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Sharon

http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/american-library-association-announces-2017-youth-media-award-winners

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Leadership Tips

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sharon

One of my favorite leadership books is Shackleton’s Way by Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell.  Over the next few months, I will share some of the traits that made Shackleton such a great leader despite the overwhelming situation in which … Continue reading →

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Kearney Area Storytelling Festival

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Sharon

See attached flyer for full details Storytelling Festival

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Book Club Speed Dating

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Sharon

Check out this program idea from Lawrence Public Library: https://www.booklistonline.com/RA-Showcase-Book-Club-Speed-Dating-Kenn-Polli/pid=8667764

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13 books you absolutely HAVE to read before they become movies in 2017

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Sharon

It’s always a good idea to know what books are about to hit the screen as a movie so you can be sure to have the books available.  You can find a list of books to movies here: http://hellogiggles.com/13-books-absolutely-read-become-movies-2017/?utm_campaign=socialflowfacebook&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Facebook

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Sharon

Wishing you the joys of the season! Denise Kay Sharon     Photo courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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New Intellectual Freedom Manual

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Sharon

A digital copy of the new Intellectual Freedom Manual for Nebraska may be found at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/zeabook/45/ You may order a print copy for $6.95.  

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Winning Christmas tree

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Sharon

Valentine friends of the library created this award winning tree!  It’s made out of discards from the library.

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