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Brooke Corso Librarian – Pin Oak Middle School, Houston ISD 1. What inspired you to become a librarian? I began my career as a 7th grade English teacher, and I […]
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Tuesday, October 27 | 3:30 – 4:30pm Beyond the Numbers: Turning Library ROI Data into Stories that Build Public Support Learn how to turn library ROI data into stories that […]
Thursday, October 29 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm Understanding Your Public Library's Budget & Financial Statements Gain a foundational understanding of public library budgets and financial statements and how they […]
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