LE@D - Lifelong Education @ Desktop

Library Position

View the database of core competencies, skills, and available courses, sorted by library position. Choose a position from the box below and click "Go".

Core Competency

View the database of core competencies, skills, and available courses, sorted by core competencies. Choose a competency from the box below and click "Go".

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Review your personalized staff development plan. (You must be logged in.)

Online Catalog

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Staff Self-Analysis Survey

Complete the survey below to receive your personalized self-analysis for your staff development plan. You will receive an email with the results of the survey if you enter your email address. If you enter your supervisor's email address, a copy of the report will be sent to that email as well. This information is for your benefit only. The data entered here will not be stored in our system, and using this tool does not create an obligation to purchase LE@D courses.

1. Please complete the following information:

Name

Job Title

Library Department

Library Branch

My Email Address

My Immediate Supervisor

My Supervisor's Email Address

My Work Phone and Extension

2. I would like to improve my technical skills in the following areas:
	Microsoft Word and Publisher	Microsoft PowerPoint
	Microsoft Excel	Using Databases
	Internet Skills	Website Design
	I am comfortable with the current level of my technical skills.

3. I would like to improve my communication skills in the following areas:
	Coworker Relations	Social skills (etiquette, professionalism)
	Public presentation skills	Difficult patrons
	Multi-Cultural Interactions
	I am comfortable with the current level of my communication skills.

4. I would like to improve my understanding of library finances and budgets in the following areas:
	Understanding types of budgets (line item, zero-based, program, performance, etc.)
	Financial management (cash management, payment of invoices, etc.)
	Developing a budget (personnel, materials, operating, etc.)
	Grantwriting
	I am comfortable with my current financial skills and abilities as they pertain to my job requirements.

5. I would like to improve my knowledge of library policies and procedures in the following areas:
	Ethical standards	Copyright Issues
	Privacy and confidentiality	RFID technology
	Difficult patrons
	I am comfortable with my knowledge of library policies and procedures.

6. I would like to improve my knowledge and ability in the following areas:
	Supervising volunteers	Marketing the collection
	Keeping the library clean and attractive	Working with boards
	Leadership skills	RFID Technology

7. I am interested in learning more about:
	Reaching teenagers
	Reaching reluctant readers
	Trends in children's literature
	Creating programming for children and youth
	Multicultural literature for children
	Improving service to multicultural customers
	Collaboration between teachers and librarians.