Life Lessons LearnedThrough a Librarian's Lens

Susan Sharpless SmithNCLA Biennial ConferenceOctober 17, 2013

What I Learned from my Mom

• Always wear clean underwear (in case you are in an accident)

• A college education is an expectation • Women can become anything they

choose, but…..• Young ladies should act like young

ladies!• It’s not becoming to be too assertive• A job well-done will noticed and will

be rewarded

Annual Employee Recognition @ ZSR Library

What My Children Learned from Me:Life’s Not Fair

Personal Level Life Lessons

Helplessness is Rarely Attractive

(although this example Is MOST attractive!)

Know When to Pass the Baton

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

From Staff to Library Faculty

Sometimes, Toot Your Own Horn

Take Ownership When You Fail: It’s OK!

Find Shared Values

It’s All About Relationships

Always Take the High Road

Even When it’s Rough Going

Don’t Ever Air Your Dirty Laundry

Take the Time for Team Building

Team Retreat Activity

ZSR Habitat for Humanity Team

Summer Olympics

Leadership at Every Level

Career Development for Women Leaders

ZSR Library Ambassadors

Play to People’s Strengths

Collaboration is Hard Work –But Worth the Effort

Lessons in Running A Library

It’s Not About Us

Library Hours Now 24/5

Food and Drink are Allowed

Renewal @ Faculty Offices

Not Just for Studying!

Know When it’s Time to Let Go

Labor-Intensive Fund Raising

ThinkPad Orientation Training

Unexpected Opportunities

South Trip

Senior Showcase

ZSR Outdoor Reading Room

Letterpress

Make Your Own Opportunities!