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Empowering Libraries. Elevating Leaders. Driving Innovation.
Jaketha.com | Library Leadership & Consulting
Empowering Libraries. Elevating Leaders. Driving Innovation.
I recently had the opportunity to present two sessions at the Louisiana Library Association (LLA) Conference—an experience that led to meaningful conversations with colleagues across the profession about leadership, collaboration, …
Mindfulness in libraries often gets misunderstood as something soft, slow, or optional. In reality, mindfulness at work is a clarity skill—especially in high-interruption environments. It’s not about being calm all …
Why Silos Still Exist in Libraries Most libraries value collaboration.Many still struggle to experience it. Silos aren’t always created by ego or resistance. More often, they form quietly—through overload, unclear …
What Burnout is Really Telling Us Library staff are tired—not because they don’t care, but because they care deeply while navigating constant demand, limited capacity, and emotional labor that often …
Loss in the workplace does more than interrupt routines — it reveals culture. When a colleague passes, the absence is felt not only in workflow, but in shared history, unspoken …
In any organization—public, private, or nonprofit—people are the heartbeat of daily operations. But even the most mission-driven teams can falter without clearly defined expectations for behavior, communication, and accountability. That’s …
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act—casually referred to as the Big Beautiful Bill—has stirred concern across many professional and academic communities. While much of the national conversation centers …
In my last post, I explored how silos can weaken libraries by isolating departments and stifling innovation. Breaking down silos is an important step — but what happens next is …