Soft Skills for Library Staff

Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, play a critical role in virtual and in-person library services. Explore new ways to support staff’s development in these areas by understanding soft skills, developing personal improvement goals and implementing training plans.

Scheduled Dates

June 18, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Learning objectives for this session may include:
  • Identify types of Soft Skills
  • Examine the need for Soft Skills in library staff
  • Identify ways to develop and implement Soft Skills training and goals
  • Discuss personal improvement plans for Soft Skills in libraries
Session Duration
This course consists of one 2-hour session.
Contact Hours
2

Instructor

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Christina Pryor portrait

Christina Pryor is the Continuing Education Services Manager at Amigos. She has over 15 years of experience spanning across academic, health sciences, public, and specialized libraries. Most recently she served as the Associate University Librarian for the Specialized Libraries and the Director of the Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri University Libraries. Her professional interests encompass library management and administration especially in the areas of personnel recruitment and retention as well as strategic planning. In her personal life, Chris enjoys spending time with her family, running, spending time outdoors, and playing the piano.