Providing consulting, training and planning services to community-serving organizations such as libraries, nonprofits, educational institutions and government agencies.
I’m excited to share that my new book, Positioning Your Library for the 21st Century: Strategies for Engagement, Relevance, and Sustainability, is now officially available for pre-order through Elsevier. Pre-Order from Elsevier This project has been years in the making, and reflects many of the themes I’ve explored through consulting, speaking, training, and day-to-day library… Continue reading New Book Available for Pre-Order
Library leaders are being asked to speak on behalf of their organizations in more complex environments than ever before. Whether the situation involves a reporter inquiry, a public meeting, a budget conversation, a book challenge, or a social media controversy, the expectation is often the same: respond clearly, calmly, accurately, and with confidence. That was… Continue reading Speaking With Confidence: Takeaways for Public Libraries
Cordelia Anderson Consulting announced today that the Keene Memorial Library has signed on to provide its members with access to all of the on-demand library training content available on CAC Academy through Niche Academy. Through this partnership, Keene Staff will gain: Unlimited access to the full training library of courses designed specifically for library staff.… Continue reading Keene Memorial Library signs on for Full Academy Access
Cordelia Anderson Consulting announced today that the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) has signed on to provide its members with access to all of the on-demand library training content available on CAC Academy through Niche Academy. Through this partnership, MPL Staff will gain: Unlimited access to the full training library of courses designed specifically for library… Continue reading Milwaukee Public Library signs on for Full Academy Access
I usually listen to NPR on the weekends while I do chores and laundry. This past weekend, as I listened to the show Hidden Brain, the topic, “Passion vs. Paycheck” immediately brought me back to my own experiences working in libraries—and to a blog post I wrote last year about vocational awe. The episode explores… Continue reading Vocational Awe Revisited: The Promise and the Pitfalls of Passion-Driven Work