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This purpose of this paper is to discuss a collaboration with a non-profit organization conducted as part of the Real Learning Connections project at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The authors discuss their experiences working with a non-profit partner from outside the university and the benefits gained from collaboration.

This is a reflection based on the personal experiences of the authors as collaborators in the project.

Through their experience with the Real Learning Connections project, the authors found that collaborating with a non-profit organization provides a unique opportunity for library school students to learn practical skills while also providing value to the non-profit organization in the form of expertise in information services.

This piece discusses the benefits of collaboration from the perspective of both an Library and Information Studies (LIS) student and a professional librarian, as well as considering the experiences of an external non-profit organization.

This paper aims to explore the concept of providing education and guidance to library staff for the purpose of supporting philanthropic activities made on behalf of the library. The need for this type of activity and basic principles of philanthropy are included.

This paper includes a through literature review and a case study narrative with examples on activities at the author’s home institution.

The literature supports that cultivating a broader, more detailed understanding of philanthropic activities within the organization, will improve fundraising results and individual satisfaction for giving and receiving.

The concepts discussed have beginnings in other institutions and recognize a trend of adapting business models to libraries’ needs.

The is the author’s own work, shared with members of the author’s organization.

This paper aims to advocate the consideration of Maslow’s Grumble Theory to advance motivational activities within the organization, as well as matching individual needs to morale concerns. This includes a view of associated costs as an investment instead of a common expense.

This paper includes a study of Maslow’s Needs Hierarchy and related literature that supports a modern interpretation. Suggestions are made for administrators to view solving complaints or grumbles proactively by investing in appropriate activities.

Overall, if complaints are viewed as opportunities to address individual needs, with the top level of grumbles empowered to help support high-level organizational functions, the organization can benefit greatly.

This paper represents the author’s point of view after a study of Grumble Theory and self-application of suggestions.

This paper aims to deal with recognizing and reacting to an aging workforce and understanding the value that older workers can still represent to an organization.

This article references field literature to support the points addressed.

Librarians and library workers have knowledge and experience that can provide value to both their organizations as they approach retirement and afterwards as retirees in a variety of ways.

This article represents the viewpoint of the author produced from his experiences and understandings.

This case study aims to outline the activities related to a project to create a foundation for the libraries’ social media activities and determine return on investment and value added for the efforts.

This case study describes the actions taken and the information tracked in establishing social media presence with recommendation for a sustainable program.

Social media adds value to libraries’ organizational personality, but it also incurs cost and effort that should be strategically managed.

This case study was conducted in the authors’ home institution.

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the impact the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s (UNCG) Library and Information Studies Academic and Cultural Enrichment (ACE) Scholars Program has had on promoting diversity and adding value to the library and information studies profession.

This paper is presented as a case study in which three iterations of the ACE Scholars Program are discussed, including program design and suggested impact the program has had on educating and engaging diverse individuals for careers in the library and information studies professions.

Nearly 50 ACE Scholars program participants, representing ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds, have graduated from UNCG with their Master of Library and Information Studies degrees since 2011. In the five years since the first ACE cohort graduated, Scholar alums continue to impact the Library and Information Studies (LIS) profession through their professional roles as well as through their community engagement, professional association memberships and leadership roles, professional presentations and numerous publications.

This paper presents a model that has helped to promote diversity in the LIS field in way that can be adapted by other graduate programs that are preparing individuals for successful and engaged careers as library and information studies professionals.

The purpose of this article is to reinforce that library staff can be critical to development activities.

This is a discussion of issues involving personal giving and a case study example.

Several factors are discussed related to staff behaviors about giving.

This is the author’s own experiences and research, the author was involved in the case study.

This paper aims to discuss the importance of maintaining an ethical point of view especially in times of economic uncertainty.

This paper presents some definitions of ethical behavior and reminds the reader of the consequences of not following an ethical course of action.

From current literature, ethical behaviors have been compromised in some industries, as libraries establish themselves in a new economy it is important to consider revisiting organizational training needs regarding ethics.

This paper is a reminder that regardless of economical situations, proper ethical behavior should be applied.

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of having conversations with staff regarding organizational change and financial futures.

This article refers to several relevant works already published.

The book and articles discussed provide guidelines for preparing for and having staff discussions.

This point of view is based on the author's experiences and actions on related matters.