Dear HBCU Library Alliance Members, I hope you are doing well! This is a friendly reminder that registration is now open for the next Empower and Equip: HBCU Librarians' Professional Growth Series session, which is happening in just two days! Register to join DeLisa M. Harris, Director of Library Services at Fisk University, and Brandon Lunsford, Director of Library Services at Johnson C. Smith University, for Workshop 2: Cultivating New Leaders, Digital Tools & Emerging Technologies for HBCU Libraries at this link<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsfuytqDwpHtNvROhmYjVbIlylzXeV7fJb>. Presenters will explore crucial strategies for integrating emerging technologies into library administration and teaching in this dynamic session. Drawing from real-world examples, they will delve into the importance of succession planning, mentorship, and professional development in nurturing future HBCU library leaders. Key insights will include addressing the need for increased BIPOC representation in technical roles and proposing actionable solutions. From managing town-gown relationships amid urban renewal to leveraging digital tools for storytelling and community engagement, participants will gain invaluable perspectives on navigating the evolving landscape of library management. Harris and Lunsford will also discuss millennial management's unique challenges and opportunities, focusing on hiring early career graduates, cross-training across generations, and addressing changing expectations of work dynamics. Attendees will also explore the following topics in breakout rooms for deeper interactive discussion: 1) Leveraging Student Insights: Learn practical strategies for engaging digital-savvy students to enhance library services. 2) Managing Across Generations: Explore techniques for fostering collaboration and understanding between generations in the workplace, including the nuances of millennial management. 3) Storytelling for Advocacy: Discover innovative advocacy approaches to increase support, usage, and access to library resources within the campus community. Recording Link for Workshop 1: Fostering Effective Leadership and Resource Allocation in HBCU Libraries<https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/JmnSGCSuWvidENg4yfFMvjzUjRfhePmsL6abngJ_BtZI4oOYiYn7R6Blo7lkLPPr.W5I6facC4LYyo3YV> Best regards, Shaneé Yvette Willis, M.Div/MLS Program Manager at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Phone: (678) 210-5801 ext. 103 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: swillis@hbculibraries.org<mailto:swillis@hbculibraries.org> Follow this link HBCU Library Alliance 10th Membership Meeting<https://www.hbculibraries.org/meeting-2024.html> for updates on the Membership Meeting!