Build a Great Team Book Club

A six-month, cohort-based book club and discussion series led by Cathy Hakala-Ausperk, author of Build a Great Team: One Year to Success (book provided). Participants read two chapters per month and engage in facilitated asynchronous discussion and live, discussion-driven sessions focused on practical application. Emphasis is placed on peer learning; sharing challenges, testing ideas, and building strategies that translate directly to library team leadership and supervision. 

Please note, sessions will not be recorded.

As a result of participating in this book club, learners will be able to: 

1. Apply practical strategies to build, strengthen, and lead their team. 
2. Navigate team leadership challenges through peer reflection and shared problem-solving. 
3. Build a network of peers for ongoing support and learning. 

Guidelines for conduct 

Please refer to the Learning Hub's Community Guidelines for Conduct as you engage with this workshop. Additional policies and information can be found in the site wide footer.

Accessibility

For information about accessibility across the MLS Learning Hub, please see the Accessibility Statement located in the sitewide footer.

How do I get a certificate?

To receive a certificate of completion by email, participants must: 

• Attend the live sessions in full 
• Actively participate in all discussions and live sessions
• Complete the post-course evaluation 

Why participation matters

This book club is designed to be interactive and collaborative. Active participation strengthens the experience for everyone and supports deeper learning. If you prefer self-paced learning, MLS offers self-paced courses and live and recorded webinars that do not require live participation. 

For more information: 

Learning Hub Self-Paced Learning

MLS provides access to our members for a variety of webinars from ALA, PCI Webinars, and LibraryWorks Webinar and more!

✋ Need help?

For questions about this workshop, contact Hillary Washburn at learninghub@masslibsystem.org.

Enrollment for this course is closed.