Reinvigorating Librarianship Symposium, presented by the Collection Development and Sharing Committee

Join us for an in-person symposium on reinvigorating your library career!

Tentative Agenda. This is subject to change.  Check our Reinvigorating Librarianship guide for more information. 

830 am    Doors open

8:30 - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am-12:00 noon Formal Program

12:00 noon-1:00 pm - Networking, socializing, selfies with Mychal Threets

Program will include: 

• Make Yourself Marketable: What HR is Really Looking for in a New Employee - Presentation by Erina Dacey, Human Resources Generalist III, Albany Public Library. Erina has 9 years of successful Human Resources experience, specializing in hiring and employee management. She obtained her SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professionals) accreditation in 2020. 

• Reimagining Your Career - You can revitalize your career while remaining in the library profession!  Three veterans explain how they have thrived while making significant changes over the years.  Regina, Gwen, and Susan will share lessons learned, skills acquired, and opportunities seized along the way. Regina Vertone from Russell Sage College and Gwen Weldy and Susan Flint from Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library. 

• A Conversation with Mychal the Librarian - Mychal Threets, Literacy Ambassador. Mychal worked in various positions at the Solana County Library in California for over 11 years. He became a library celebrity by promoting libraries and reading through social media. He now promotes literacy full-time. 

Related LibGuide: Collection Development and Sharing Committee

Date:

Friday, May 30, 2025

Time:

8:30am - 1:00pm

Location:

Capital District Library Council

Categories:

  Collection Development and Sharing Committee     Continuing Education     In Person Event