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Join us Thursday and Friday in Memphis! Whether you’re just starting your career in libraries or are interested in professional growth (aren’t well all?), Career Services has something for you at the 2018 TLA Conference in Memphis. RESUME AND INTERVIEW ASSISTANCE Come see us at our booth in the exhibit hall! Career Services Committee members will be there to help with resumes, practice interviewing, networking and more. Bring copies of your resume, cover letters, portfolio, or anything else you would like Career Service’s input on. Set aside some time to go through interview questions and your answers to help you get ready for the big day. We look forward to seeing you in the Exhibit hall! PROGRAMS You are a Leader; Now What? Navigating the High and Low Currents Like an Expert Thursday 4:10 - 5:00 pm, Southeast Ballroom B Susan Earl, The Brentwood Library & Leadership Round Table members Learn from a team of experienced leaders how to decipher the culture of an organization and build your team by building relationships both inside and outside of the library. Establish your own tone. Use intuition to listen actively to what is going on around you. Build connections with other departments & agencies. Meet with your direct reports in the most effective manner to guide your vision. Assess and change course, if necessary. Problem-solve to ensure that things work for the benefit of your staff and organization. Readying for Take-Off: Creating the Next Generation of Leaders (including Yourself) Friday 8:00 - 8:50 am, Southeast Ballroom B Ruth Kinnersley, Waggoner Library, Trevecca Nazarene University, & Leadership Round Table/ Career Services members How do you launch the next generation of leaders in your team, including yourself? Learn from a panel of leaders and aspiring leaders. Build respect and strengthen communications. Guide yourself and/or your personnel in succession planning or career advancement. Build your confidence. Identify ways to grow talented staff, such as project and personnel management, presentations, and staff development. Use CE and volunteer opportunities (in TLA or locally) to add leadership skills. Prepare to soar! See you in Memphis! DeAnne Luck Lecturer, Library Science Program Womack Educational Leadership Dept Middle Tennessee State University [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://www.mtsu.edu/mls