OCLC Eastern, in partnership with SLA, FLICC and ARL, presented The Art of Strategic Persuasion: Essential Skills for Leaders on April 10. Over 82 individuals participated in this exciting one-time event, coming from as far away as Canada to attend.
"The event was outstanding. It's unique topics like this that make me really proud to be a part of OCLC," said attendee John Teskey, Director of Libraries at University of New Brunswick. Teskey serves as a Members Council delegate on behalf of OCLC in Canada.
The two dynamic speakers and teachers—Dr. Susan Miller and Mr. Tom Calcagni—provided invaluable guidance and instruction concerning the art of public speaking and presentation. Presentations from the event are now available online. Click here and select the “Speakers and Presentations” tab to view and download presentations.
Michael Cosentino is the newest member of OCLC Eastern's Education and Member Services team. He earned his MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. Cosentino has experience working in a variety of libraries in various capacities—from circulation and reference work at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to National Public Radio's Music Library, where he recently served as an intern, cataloging CDs and providing reference to production directors of NPR’s dynamic programs.
Beth Ewoldsen has been promoted from Training and Support Assistant to Training and Support Coordinator. She has been with OCLC Eastern since November 2006. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina with a double major in International Relations and German.
