Wednesday, May 27, 2015

MLA/DLA Conference 2015

Author Name: Jennifer Spriggs
Library System: Allegany County Library Systems
Learning Event website: http://www.mdlib.org/content.asp?contentid=1

Top 3 things learned:

  • The WWW Exercise: What Went Well
  • Benefits of Being Happy at Work
  • GED tests are now completely online.

How to implement:

  • Start a conversation or meeting by asking, "What's gone well for you since the last time we talked?"
  • Practice the WWW exercise daily for one week and see how it changes your perspective.
  • Share with staff - in 200 studies on 275,000 people worldwide: happiness leads to success in nearly every area - work, health, friendship, sociability, creativity, and energy. 
  • When people work with a positive mind-set, productivity, creativity, and engagement improves. 
  • Dedicate a computer for GED testing at branches.

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