From Wallflowers to Power Players: Mastering the Art of Networking (Apr 25, 2024) 

Evaluation link: www.nnlm.gov/AprilECLI
In April 2024, NNLM Region 3 and the SCC/MLA Early Career Librarian Initiative (ECLI) collaborated to host the webinar "From Wallflowers to Power Players: Mastering the Art of Networking".
Join us and our presenters, Shannon D. Jones (Director of Libraries for the Medical University of South Carolina Libraries in Charleston) and Brian D. Leaf (Executive Director of Region 3 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine), as they discuss strategies for networking as a crucial skill for career advancement. In this presentation, Dr. Shannon Jones and Brian Leaf will share insights and strategies to help you own any room and build relationships that foster professional growth and success. Discussion topics will include identifying networking opportunities, initiating conversations, working a room, following up after an interaction, and building genuine connections. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, a seasoned professional, or a new graduate, this presentation will equip you with the necessary tools to make the most out of networking opportunities, expand your professional network, and position yourself as an invaluable resource to colleagues and your library.
This webinar was developed in collaboration with SCC/MLA's Early Career Librarians Initiative. Information on future ECLI webinars can be found here: www.sccmla.org/ecli
The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more at nnlm.gov