Leading Staff Development from the Bottom Up: Penn State Libraries In-Service Days

Leading Staff Development from the Bottom Up: Penn State Libraries In-Service Days

When Pennsylvania State University Libraries’ administration invited library staff to take leadership in planning an in-service day, what resulted was a rich training experience for both participants and planners, one that has become institutionalized. Now approaching its twelfth year, University Li...

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Main Author: Ann MacKay Snowman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2017-05-01
Series:Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice
Online Access:https://palrap.org/ojs/index.php/palrap/article/view/143
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spelling doaj-6626823545a94a1fac4253e0a6933f532020-11-24T21:51:17ZengUniversity Library System, University of PittsburghPennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice2324-78782017-05-015161210.5195/palrap.2017.14389Leading Staff Development from the Bottom Up: Penn State Libraries In-Service DaysAnn MacKay Snowman0The Pennsylvania State UniversityWhen Pennsylvania State University Libraries’ administration invited library staff to take leadership in planning an in-service day, what resulted was a rich training experience for both participants and planners, one that has become institutionalized. Now approaching its twelfth year, University Libraries’ Discovery Day continues to grow and develop. This author recounts the genesis and growth of the annual event and articulates the valuable outcomes of staff training and development.https://palrap.org/ojs/index.php/palrap/article/view/143
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