The Florida Library Association Conference is happening this week at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando Florida from May 23-25.  I will be participating in several different events, including the Public Library Academy pre-conference on the afternoon of May 22.  As well, I am leading the breakout session, Lessons Learned from the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute on May 24, 3 pm.

Although there are no Efficient Librarian sessions on the agenda, I am inviting all my blog readers to join me for lunch at the pool side bar on May 23 after the opening session wraps up around 11:30 am.  So, if you are attending the conference, drop on by.  I’ll even do my best to answer any productivity questions you may have!

On a completely different note, here is a link to an intriguing article on Tiago Forte’s blog called A Pattern Recognition Theory of Mind.  It may help you understand why you think as you do.

Are you traveling to Philadelphia this month for the Public Library Association Conference?  If so, why not schedule time to learn how to get your email under control.  I am honored to have been selected twice to speak at the conference in two different events.

Thurs. March 22, 2:40-3:00 pm
How To Get Your E-mail Inbox Down to Zero
PLA Career Center Crash Courses Series
Pennsylvania Convention Center, 203 AB
http://www.placonference.org/career-center/

Thurs. March 22, 5:15 pm
Five Minutes to Inbox Zero – Overcoming the E-mail Avalanche
Spark Talks
Pennsylvania Convention Center, 201 ABC
http://www.placonference.org/spark-talks-thursday/

I invite you to take time out of your busy conference schedule to attend.  They are fun events and free to all registered conference attendees.

Hope to see you in Philly!

I am proud to announce that my second article for Public Libraries magazine was published in the Nov/Dec 2017 issue. Efficient Librarianship: A New Path for the Profession is an article that explores and expands on the ideas discussed in this blog.  Below is a key except from the article:

“An Efficient Librarian is an elite knowledge worker navigating the complexity of the post Internet information world.  She combines the skill sets of a librarian with the best productivity and efficiency practices to become a powerful consultant and decision maker.  She masters the ability to traverse the streams of information flowing throughout our increasingly digital world and then in turn helps others learn these skills.  To start on the path, an Efficient Librarian recognizes and masters three types of engagement:

1. Defining and organizing personal workflow systems
2. Developing personal knowledge management skills
3. Invoking the power of “next action” thinking

By mastering each type, an Efficient Librarian reduces unnecessary stress, brings focus to her work, curates her own knowledge stores, and drives sustained momentum for positive change.”

I expect the full article to be available online at the Public Libraries magazine web site later this month.  In the meantime, locate a paper copy, perhaps at your local library, to read the rest of the article.  Then please let me know your thoughts on the topic by submitting a comment through the blog.