Managing the Multigenerational Librarian Workforce

1. Discussion on the evolving workforce of libraries<br>2. Debunking the librarian stereotype – What does experience and the research tell us about librarian communication styles, conflict modes, leadership styles, etc.<br>3. Baby-librarians – Working with and managing your newest librarians (communication, expectations, misconceptions, mentoring)<br>4. Specialist librarians – Working with and managing specialists on your team (support, expectations, considerations of expertise, retaining, providing challenges)<br>5. Mid-career librarians – Working with and managing your mid-career librarians (parenthood, tenure, long term career goals, providing opportunities and challenges in flat organizations)<br>6. Late-career librarians- Managing and working with the late-career librarians (considerations of expertise, succession planning, retirement planning)<br>7. Managing through high turnover (maternity leaves, sabbaticals, retirements, the 7 year itch, attracting and retaining librarians)<br>8. Managing conflict among your cross-generational librarian workforce<br>9. Equity and diversity in your librarian workforce<br>10. Mature manager vs. young manager – challenges of being either, or….<br>11. Conclusion – Final thoughts and advice on the cross generational librarian workforce, looking towards the future and implications for our organizations