Providing consulting, training and planning services to community-serving organizations such as libraries, nonprofits, educational institutions and government agencies.
If you know me, you know that I can talk. A lot. But you've probably also noticed that I ask a lot of questions. I think curiosity is one of life’s greatest gifts—the desire to understand how things work, to learn how other people think, to uncover perspectives I hadn’t considered before. Curiosity fuels growth,… Continue reading Leading With Curiosity
Lessons from the Past, Solutions for the Future Libraries across the country are facing an uncertain future. The uncertainty of federal support for libraries, combined with local or state impacts, has left libraries vulnerable. And increasing challenges to books and programs are thrusting library leaders into the spotlight with little or no preparation. How can… Continue reading Navigating Unstable Library Funding in an Uncertain World
Dear Friends and Colleagues, February has been a productive and insightful month. I had the opportunity to attend four Staff Days with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS), where I met with hundreds of staff members. In collaboration with The Kālaimoku Group and Ken Magas Design, we've been working on a staff and community… Continue reading CAC Updates Feb 18 2025
Dear friends and colleagues, I had the most amazing time last week. From Tuesday through Friday, I attended four Staff Days on four different islands, and had the honor of meeting with hundreds of staff members from the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS). These Staff Days sessions were the culmination of eight months of… Continue reading CAC Updates Feb 12 2025
Dear friends and colleagues, As a fellow pop culture enthusiast, I can’t help but get excited about January—it marks the start of awards season! From the Emmys and the Globes to the Oscars, it’s always thrilling to see our favorites shine. But awards aren’t just for celebrities. Libraries have their own awards, and they play… Continue reading CAC Updates Jan 21 2025
Cordelia Anderson Consulting 