Randolph libraries to close for Staff Development Day on Friday, April 19

 ASHEBORO – All seven Randolph County Public Libraries locations will be closed on Friday, April 19, for a Staff Development Day.

The libraries in Asheboro, Archdale, Liberty, Randleman, Ramseur and Seagrove will reopen at their usual times Saturday, April 20, and Franklinville will reopen on Sunday afternoon.

“The last thing we want to do is inconvenience those who rely on the library every day, but we believe that this one-day hiatus will benefit the people we serve in the long run, allowing us to recharge our batteries in a learning environment,” says Library Director Ross Holt.

Staff Development days are common among libraries around the state, but this will be the first in Randolph County.

During the event, staff will participate in sessions on customer service, safety, strategic planning, mindfulness, and resources provided by NC LIVE, the state’s online library.

Keynote speaker will be Dr. Leisha DeHart Davis of the UNC School of Government. Her topic will be “Emotional Labor for Librarians,” which stems from her work on strengthening the capability of local government employees to respond effectively to a wide range of public needs.

Book drops will be open during the day, and the library’s full complement of online resources, from ebooks and downloadable audiobooks to Tutor.com and powerful research resources, will be available as usual.

For further information, contact the Asheboro library at 336-318-6801 or visit www.randolphlibrary.org/staffday.