Planning your Technical Services Retreat: Have fun and get stuff done!

Abstract

The Technical Services (TS) Librarians were looking for ways to support staff’s professional development and growth. They hit on the idea of a TS Retreat and began research and planning. Initial research showed that retreats can be places to work out change in a positive way and that interspersing work with creative activities and movement led to better outcomes. The project started by celebrating the TS staff and accomplishments. Then the librarians partnered with the library Makerspace to bring some creativity to the process. Staff gained new skills and TS has been able to grow more together.