Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Programs

12.10.2025 - The Power of Storytelling and Empathy-Centered Communication
Storytelling and empathetic communication are powerful, often underestimated tools in marketing and outreach. Centering empathy for your patrons' needs and experiences in your communication strategies will enhance the efficacy of your reach and will . . .
2.4.2026 - Don't Go There: How to Avoid and Disengage from Controversial Conversations with Patrons and Staff
Thankfully, the library is still a safe place for interacting and connecting with others. But what happens when the conversations become uncomfortable and controversial? How do you remove yourself from the unwanted drama, or at least disengage, if . . .
2.11.2026 - Leading from the Middle: Managing Up and Down Simultaneously
This is part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy. . . .