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Send an email to ALA-CoreLibraryConsulting@ConnectedCommunity.org to start a discussion or share a file.

Visit the ALA Core Library Consultants Directory to find consultants who can work with your library on a variety of topics and specialties. Consultants may add themselves and update entries at any time.

Also, please visit our Library Consulting FAQ for more information about becoming a library consultant.

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Visit the ALA Core Library Consultants Directory - find consultants who can work with your library on a variety of topics and specialties. Consultants may add themselves and update entries at any time. 

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Purpose: Supports professional development by providing programs, information exchange, and networking opportunities of interest to independent librarians, library consultants, state library and regional library consultants, and anyone who wants to push the boundaries of librarianship.

This group is part of Core's Leadership & Management Section.

 

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Library Consulting Pre-Conference Event & Discussion Group @ALA

  • 1.  Library Consulting Pre-Conference Event & Discussion Group @ALA

    Posted Jun 20, 2022 07:12 AM
    Hello ALA Attendees!
    Please note these opportunities to learn more about Library Consulting while you are at Annual Conference this week.
     
    On June 24th there will be a full-day pre-conference event:
    Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What you Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant by Claire Dygert and Martha Kyrillidou
    This event runs from 8:30am -4:15pm with on-site registration available beginning at 7am and a continental breakfast provided.

    On June 26th at 11am join us for the session:
    Sharing Your Expertise Through Consulting (Rm 140B)
    Have you considered the idea of consulting when you retire? Or while you are working a full-time job? Or as your full-time job? Although consulting work is enjoyable, there are other steps to go through before you start promoting yourself. What can you be doing now that will help you become a reputable consultant when you are ready? Bring your questions as practicing library consultants explain how to get started, how to manage clients and projects, and how they manage their consulting job. Q&A will be encouraged.
    Speakers:

    Michelle Frisque, Michelle Frisque Consulting Group, LLC;  Nikhat Ghouse – Organization Development Consultant, Jehan Consulting; Alexander Cohen – Consultant, Aaron Cohen Associates LTD; Martha Kyrillidou – Director & CEO, QualityMetrics LLC 


    Also on June 26th at 1pm there will be a Library Consulting Interest Group Discussion being held and all are welcome to join for conversation and to learn more about this Interest Group.

    If you have any questions about these events or the Library Consulting Interest Group, you are welcome to be in touch with me at val@p2gconsulting.com.
    Have a great conference!

    Val Edwards, Library Consulting IG Co-Chair

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    Valerie Edwards
    Owner
    P2G Consulting LLC
    She/Her/Hers
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