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What Work Looks like in a World Shaped by COVID

Skip Prichard

When John Dillinger, the famous bank robber, was once asked, “Why do you rob banks?” Note: Our research team at OCLC recently published a report , “New Model Library: Pandemic Effects and Library Directions,” that addresses these issues within the library profession. ” – Skip Prichard.

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Remembering George Floyd with Reflection and Action

Skip Prichard

a global nonprofit computer library service and research organization. We sometimes refer to libraries, archives and museums as “memory institutions.” A few years ago, former OCLC Board member and CEO & Library Director Loretta Parham hosted an event in the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center.

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First Look: Leadership Books for November 2013

Leading Blog

Leading Through Uncertainty : How Umpqua Bank Emerged from the Great Recession Better and Stronger than Ever by Raymond P. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 120 titles. Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in November. For bulk orders call 1-800-423-8273.

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Responsive Leadership: Needed Now More Than Ever

Leading Blog

She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Century Bank and Trust Company, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Schott Foundation for Public Education, the Center for Community Change, and the National Board of Jumpstart. In 2016, Jenkins-Scott founded JJS Advising, focusing on leadership development and organizational strategy.

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Weekly Paying Jobs Near Me: Finding Opportunities

Talent Anarchy 1

Many community centers, libraries, and grocery stores have bulletin boards where local businesses post job listings. Consider setting up a separate bank account for these earnings to avoid mixing them with your regular income. Local Classifieds and Community Boards Don’t underestimate the power of local resources.

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What We Value

Lead Change Blog

Open your browser, visit the library, talk with a colleague, meet with your leadership team – you will find no shortage of information on what values are, defining your values, how to live your values, and why values are central to your character.

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Money In The Bank Means Freedom To Choose

The Idolbuster

It was amazing how much money we could save without depriving ourselves e.g. babysitting, dry cleaning, lunches and dinners out, commuting expenses, library fines and un-submitted insurance reimbursements. What could we cut back on if we went down to one income? It added up. And our tax bill went down.

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