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Influence is an essential component of leadership. Your position in an organization and the power it gives you aren't always enough to motivate people to do what you ask. This guidebook will help you
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Dando, a library information services educational specialist for a public school district and former teacher and librarian, illustrates the use of data to advocate for school and public libraries. She
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