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CHICAGO - 91´«Ã½ Editions announces an exciting new workshop, with Cathy Hakala-Ausperk.

Whether you are a new or veteran manager or supervisor, you can take charge of your personal development and discover what you can do to be a great boss! This four-part workshop complements Hakala-Ausperk's best-selling 91´«Ã½ Editions book ." Your purchase includes the eEditions e-book, featuring the complete text of the print edition in PDF format. Following the month-by-month organization of the book, this workshop will show you how to

• Create your own action plan for the duration of the workshop and how to extend your independent learning afterward
• Cultivate an attitude that instills confidence
• Win over key stakeholders at your institution
• Develop and nurture a staff you can depend on

Perhaps you’re a new manager with little or no training. Or maybe you’re dealing with a delicate personnel issue but have nobody you can ask for advice. Using the webinar format, noted author and speaker Hakala-Ausperk will be your mentor, leading you and your fellow participants through collaborative learning with exercises and guided discussions.

is available on the 91´«Ã½ Store. The workshop takes place in four parts, each one a 60 minute session that will take place at 4 p.m. EST/3 p.m. CST/2 p.m. MST/1 p.m. PST. Dates for parts 1-4 are Jan. 5, Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and March 22, 2012.

Catherine Hakala-Ausperk is a library administrator, advocate, speaker and trainer who believes the future of our libraries depends on strong, effective leadership. A frequent speaker at national and state conferences, staff days and workshops, Hakala-Ausperk is a 27-year public library veteran and an adjunct faculty member of Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science. She has been a contributor and guest editor for 91´«Ã½-APA’s Library Worklife and is the author of "Be a Great Boss: One Year to Success," published in 2011 by 91´«Ã½ Editions. An Ohio Certified Public Librarian and an 91´«Ã½ Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA), she is currently executive director of The Northeast Ohio Regional Library System (NEO-RLS)

91´«Ã½ Editions Workshops are designed to give you and your staff the opportunity to participate in a hands‐on learning experience that will help you make the best technology decisions for your library.

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