"Training Great People For Greater Libraries"

This past summer, Bill Young presented a session entitled "The Confidence Factor" as a part of the Ohio Library Council's series, Training @ OLC. Written evaluations included the following remarks:

“Excellent workshop. Discovered the importance of keeping confidence in yourself.”

“This may well be the best presentation I’ve heard by an OLC presenter.”

Additionally, Bill was a pleasure to work with. He was timely in his communication with our office, he was well organized with his presentation, and, perhaps most importantly, he delivered the product he promised. I'm happy to recommend him to other libraries who want to benefit from his professional skill and expertise.

- Wayne Piper, Director of Professional Development
Ohio Library Council

“Our October In-Service went exceptionally well. The speaker Bill Young gave a motivational presentation entitled, “The Confidence Factor.” Not only was the message timely for national events, the topics touched the hearts of each and every one of us. It has been a month, and staff members are still quoting phrases from the event. I would highly recommend him for any program – from 3 hours to 3 days."

- Betty Clarkson, Director
Gallia County District Library

“Thank you so much for presenting your ‘Teamwork for Dreamwork’ seminar to our members last week! Everyone was absolutely delighted with your presentation and truly needed the valuable information that you provided. We look forward to working with you again!”

- Sarah Schaff, Coordinator
Southwest Ohio & Neighboring Libraries (SWON)

"I'd like to thank you for the wonderful program on successful team dynamics that you presented at our Library Staff Day. The staff found the program to be entertaining, engaging, and very informative. Your program helped this to be our best staff day yet!

- Colleen Kelly
Willoghby-Eastlake Public Library

Thanks for facilitating such a wonderful communications and management workshop for the OPAL 2007 conference attendees. We received a number of compliments and positive statements and no negative comments; so you can imagine just how pleased we are with your area of the program! We had a great two days and look forward to working with you again.

- Jean Mulhern
Director, Watson Library
Ohio Private Academic Libraries

“Bill Young did a great job for us during our 2007 Staff Day. He knew the topic well and presented it in a lively and informative format that was filled with exercises that address different learning styles. Our staff would be happy to hear him again. Thanks, Bill.”