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Core Webinar: It’s Never Too Late: Pathways to Career Advancement
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11 am Pacific, noon Mountain, 1 pm Central, and 2 pm Eastern time.
Description:
Join seasoned Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) mid and late-career non-librarian staff as they discuss their experiences pursuing MLIS degrees and new career opportunities through BPL’s Pathways to Leadership Scholarship Program (PTL). These staff, who have been working in clerical and administrative functions at the library for multiple decades, will share how they decided to turn their long-time passion for and experience in libraries into a fresh chapter.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the webinar, attendees will:
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Discuss the benefits and importance of investing in non-librarian staff who have invested themselves in the field.
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Identify challenges experienced by individuals transitioning into new careers, namely librarianship, and the methods that can be adopted to help them successfully navigate these challenges.
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Facilitate discussions on skill building and innovative approaches to foster a supportive learning environment and garner the best individual and organizational outcomes.
Who should attend?
Individuals interested in advancing their careers or leaders seeking to provide colleagues with thoughtful, formal support to help them progress and achieve organizational goals, including retention, resilience, and representation.
Presenters:
Caroline Kravitz (she/her) is a dedicated educator and effective collaborator who leads transformative youth and workforce development programs. Driven by a deep commitment to equity, sustainability, and inclusion, she empowers individuals and institutions to thrive by providing the tools, strategies, and supportive communities they need to grow with confidence. She specializes in designing and delivering innovative training and curricula, fostering meaningful partnerships, and supporting learners of all ages and backgrounds. She is currently a Senior Specialist in Continuing Education and Employee Development at Brooklyn Public Library.
Kay Jordan-Wilkie is a library leader with over 20 years of experience at the Brooklyn Public Library, currently serving in a regional administrative capacity. She holds a Master of Information and Library Science from SUNY Buffalo and has led efforts to develop responsive services, support staff, and strengthen community-centered public library operations. Her work reflects a strong commitment to equity, access, and public service.
Jenica Holder is an emerging librarian and long time employee of Brooklyn Public Library. She has presented with colleagues at ALA and NYLA conferences and finds joy in sharing knowledge with others.
Sophie McGrath is an international learning and development expert with extensive experience in not-for-profit, government, and higher education sectors. She specializes in people management, solution design, and organizational learning. The Pathways to Leadership scholarship program reports to her, overseeing the strategic direction and ensuring alignment with larger organizational goals and initiatives.
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Registration fees for webinar: Core Member $57.85; ALA member: $80.10; Student member $44.50; Non-member $89.00
For additional information and access to registration links, please go to the following website:
https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1665
Core webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording shortly following the live event.
For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org.
For all other questions or comments related to Core webinars, please contact Core CE staff at corece@ala.org.
*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*
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Jen Montavon-Green
Head of Electronic Resources
University of Kentucky
She/Her/Hers
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