Below is information and registration links for upcoming professional development and continuing education events offered by the Four County Library System. If you have any questions, please contact Circe at cmckenney@4cls.org.
Gather & Grow 2024: Expanding Our Horizons through Library Partnerships
Friday, December 6th, 2024 - 9:30am to 3:30pm Online via MS Teams
Join colleagues from across the region for a day of virtual learning and connection brought to you by the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Finger Lakes Library System, Four County Library System, Mid York Library System, North Country Library System, OWWL Library System, and the Southern Tier Library System.
Full schedule coming soon!
Learn more: https://learning.stls.org/
Register to attend: https://stls.libcal.com/calendar/events/GatherGrow2024
Communication and Conversation Techniques for the Library Workplace
Date & Time: Friday, November 22, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Sidney Memorial Public Library (8 River St, Sidney, NY 13838)
Communication techniques and transformative conversations are becoming increasingly relevant and valuable in a variety of workplaces. Leaders, for instance, are turning to coaching techniques to positively interact with those they lead. This workshop-based training offers participants an opportunity to learn about coaching and transformative conversations that they can use to facilitate understanding, work through problems, and inspire confidence with others in the library workplace. Special attention will be paid to applying general coaching and conversation techniques to the library setting.
To register: https://forms.gle/E9hzyJ2r21rad6YY7
Registration Deadline: REGISTRATION CLOSED
Libraries and Leadership
Date & Time: Monday, December 2, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Broome County Public Library (185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901)
This informative, inspiring, interactive workshop gears leadership theories, techniques, and practices to an audience of those with an interest in library leadership including librarians, library directors, department heads, volunteers, and board members. Participants will be given opportunities to apply leadership concepts and practices to their own positions in the library setting and will have the opportunity to engage in facilitated discussions with others on relevant issues and topics.
To register: https://forms.gle/xDZopsECNDvdCKJE8
Registration Deadline: REGISTRATION CLOSED