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Welcome to Metronet’s Registration page. Here you will find only the links to register for upcoming programs. Check back to see what’s new! For more information, visit our Events and Programs page, found here.

Metronet Webinar Series | Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff

Upcoming Sessions:

Check back for new sessions soon!

Previous Sessions:

Session 1 | Oct 30, 2-3:30pm | Recording on Our YouTube Channel | Slides
- Cataloging Yourself: Discovering Your Strengths and Characteristics for Career Success
Session 2 | Nov 6 | 2-3:30pm | Recording on Our YouTube Channel | Slides
- Circulating Connections: LinkedIn and Public Presence
Session 3 | Nov 13 | 2-3:30pm | Recording on Our YouTube Channel | Slides
- Write on Track – Résumés & Cover Letters
Session 4 | Nov 20 | 2-3:30pm | Recording on Our YouTube Channel | Slides
- On the Record – Interview Dos & Don’ts
Session 5 | Jan 15 | 10-11:30am | Recording on Our YouTube Channel | Slides
- Bookending the Interview – Decoding What Comes Next
Session 6 | Jan 29 | 2-3:30pm | Recording on Our YouTube Channel | Slides
- Researching your options – Explore careers for librarians
Session 7 | Feb 12 | 2-3:30pm | Recording on Our YouTube Channel | Slides
- Bookmarked for Success
Session 8 | Feb 26 | 2-3:30pm Slides only, no recording
- How to write job ads
Session 9 | March 12 | 2-3:30pm |Recording on Our YouTube Channel | Slides
- Beyond the Stacks – Career transitions outside of libraries

Library Leadership Forum

Register here for Library Leadership Forum on Thursday, June 18 at 3:00pm (CST).

Topic: Competency vs. Character: What Makes a Good Leader with Anita Winger

LLF is thrilled to welcome special guest Anita Winger, Discovery, Systems & Innovation Librarian from Mississippi State University, to discuss her research on the qualities of an effective leader.

“Leadership is essential at every level of an organization, as experienced library leaders reach retirement age, the next generation of leaders must be prepared to take the helm. Leadership is not confined to the administrative level of the organization, as a leader might be found in any role and any level in the organization. To ensure the next generation of library leaders are prepared, one needs to know what makes an effective leader. Research indicates that the qualities of an effective leader are evolving from a focus on professional competencies to an emphasis on the character traits of the individual. A balance of competencies and character are needed for effective leadership.” (CORE Forum 2026 session description)

Advani, A., & Mergenthaler, J. (2024). From competencies to strengths: exploring the role of character strengths in developing twenty-first century-ready leaders: a strengths-based approach. Discover Psychology, 4(1), 95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-024-00206-6

Ammons-Stephens, S., Cole, H. J., Riehle, C. F., & Weare, W. H. (2009). Developing Core Leadership Competencies for the Library Profession. Library Leadership & Management, 23(2), 63–74. https://bit.ly/49Z5K6W

Martin, J. (2018). What Do Academic Librarians Value in a Leader? Reflections on Past Positive Library Leaders and a Consideration of Future Library Leaders. College & Research Libraries, 79(6), 799. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.79.6.799

Professor Winger’s Doctoral Capstone: What Makes a Good Leader? MS LiLI: Mississippi Library Leadership Institute

Future 2026 dates include:

Thursday, June 18
Wednesday, July 22
Thursday, August 27
Wednesday, September 23
October meeting will be at MLA
Wednesday, November 18
Thursday, December 17

Find past and future resources from LLF at http://tinyurl.com/MetronetLLF.
Questions about Library Leadership Forum? Email co-LLF Facilitators Carol Jackson at cljackson46@gmail.com or Stacey Hendren at staceyrhendren@gmail.com.

About LLF: Join your library colleagues across MN to connect and engage in discussions of library work, values, librarianship, and leadership. Library Leadership Forum (LLF) is a professional development book club/discussion group sponsored by Metronet. Members of LLF will discuss books, articles, podcasts, and/or webinars and attend meetings held online. This discussion group is facilitated by Stacey Hendren and Carol Jackson.

All Minnesota library staff, including job seekers, are welcome with no commitment to attend regularly. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and connect with your library colleagues across the state.

Find past and future resources from LLF at http://tinyurl.com/MetronetLLF.
Questions about Library Leadership Forum? Email Carol Jackson, LLF Facilitator, at cljackson46@gmail.com or Stacey R. Hendren, LLF Facilitator, at staceyrhendren@gmail.com

Learnabouts:

These upcoming events will be held on Monday afternoons at 4pm.

Please check back to see registration information for upcoming Learnabouts.

Talkabout Books

Please check back to see registration information for upcoming Talkabouts.

Media Specialist Meetups

NEW~ Building Connections Library Group

No meetings scheduled as of right now–please check back later!

The Charter School Meetup is now the ‘Building Connections Library Group.’ The purpose of the group is to provide a network to those who work independently or in small groups. If you feel like an island, we are here for you. Building Connections Library Group (BCLG) will meet the first Thu of every month during the school year at 7:30pm.

Library Links & Learning

A monthly newsletter with resources for Library Media Specialists and School Library Workers. Each month will include a downloadable and customizable newsletter you can share with other educators in your building. Sign up here!

Check out our other pages!

If you would like to look at previous offerings, please visit our Resources and Archives page found here or check out our YouTube channel to view recordings. For all of our future offering, visit our Events and Programs page, found here.