UPDATE - Event is Postponed

How to Advance Your Career: Tips, Tricks and Skills to Get Ahead

UPDATE - Event is Postponed

Presenting yourself to others as an accomplished, capable, smart and skilled person can help you advance in your career. Whether that advancement is at your current library or a new one, learn how to use self-awareness to promote your authentic self. Join The Reluctant Networker, Greg Peters, to learn how to make the most of your networking opportunities and get support from others in your network by showing how you value your relationships and the good work you do. Every attendee will receive a free copy of Greg’s book and learn how to make the most of their networking opportunities. We also welcome representatives from Northwest Network and Library of Michigan to educate attendees on career advancement tips, techniques, and exciting career options within the library industry.

Target Audience:

• Part-time or full-time staff looking to advance into leadership roles
• Library staff unsure about where they want to go in their careers
• Students interested in a career in library services
• Introverts or those uncomfortable with self-marketing and networking
• Library leaders interested in a career transition

Location

Traverse Area District Library
Main Branch
610 Woodmere Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686

Schedule

Sessions

Creating Connections with Success           

They say networking is the best way to grow your business, build your non-profit, or find a new career.

So, why isn’t it working?

This session will help participants recognize and avoid the three biggest mistakes in networking. They will also learn a five-point system to accelerate the process of creating long-term, powerful connections. All attendees will leave with a copy of Greg’s Book, Hello and A Handshake.

Speaker

Greg Peters
The Reluctant Networker

Tips and Tricks to Move Ahead  

Speaker

Lisa Schut
Northwest Network

Afternoon Session

Hear from the Library of Michigan’s Development manager about the ways in which the Library of Michigan can forward members' career advancement by creating professional development opportunities for members, capitalizing on relationships with other organizations as well as the practical support the Library of Michigan provides its members.

Speaker

Shannon White
Library of Michigan

Registration Rates

Continental breakfast and lunch included with registration.

Early Bird rates expire Friday, April 3, 2020
Advanced Rates expire Friday, April 17, 2020

*subject to space limitations

Location

Traverse Area District Library – Main Branch
610 Woodmere Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686

Parking

Free parking adjacent to the building.

Event Policies

Cancellation

Cancellations must be received in writing by email no later than five (5) business days prior to the program in order to qualify for a refund. A $35.00 processing fee will be applied to refunds for workshops. Within five (5) business days of the event, no refund will be issued. No-shows will be invoiced.

MLA Initiated Cancellation: If a Michigan Library Association professional development workshop, conference, webinar, or other training session is cancelled due to low registration or inclement weather, participants will be notified and fees, if applicable, will be refunded.

Consent

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Code of Conduct

MLA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants and MLA staff. Each participant, including attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, staff, service providers, is expected to understand and follow MLA policies and report any violations. These expectations apply to all MLA activities including those held in conjunction with MLA conferences, events and meetings, as well as online venues and social media.

The complete code of conduct can be reviewed here: Code of Conduct