The Settlement Library Project™

The Settlement Library Project™
"Providing educational and service opportunities for the people of the mountains, while keeping them mindful of their heritage."

No Librarian Left Behind (3)

This series is created to provide quick and easy promotional suggestions and ideas to establish individual Unique Selling Points (USP) which will differentiate the New Librarian in the world of information professionals.

Professional Development for the New Librarian: Simple Wins in Small Doses

Installment Three:

"Career Pathing"




What non-physical attributes have you created for yourself that have contributed to your library sustainability?

Click on comments below and share your simple wins.

Music: "Appalachian Rain v7" performed by Dave2
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Remembering the Old Home Place of Rural Appalachia

Remembering the Old Home Place of Rural Appalachia
by PL Van Nest - used by permission (click on image to access collection)