Author Archives - Karen

Saying Goodbye to Cover Letters

We’ve eliminated cover letters from our hiring process—here’s why we think that’s a good thing for candidates and hiring teams alike. The art of interviewing has changed. At BMA, building an authentic and equitable hiring process—one that prioritizes real people, modern tools, and meaningful work—is key to our success. We take time to connect with…
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Congratulations to King County Library District (WA)

Congratulations to the King County Library System upon selecting a new Director of Collection Management Services—Jennifer Baxter! Jen served as the Deputy Director of Live Oak Public Libraries in Savannah, GA, where she directed the Communications & Strategic Partnerships departments and the Collection Development Department. Jen has worked in public libraries for close to 15…
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Are you passionate about libraries?

If there is one thing that can be said about most librarians and library professionals, it is that we are passionate– passionate about libraries, what they do, who they serve, and how they support others.  And if there is one phrase I hear more than any other when interviewing candidates for library leadership positions, it…
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Never let a good crisis go to waste

2020-2021 has been a time of transition and uncertainty for everyone on the planet, it seems.  Everyone has had to adapt, change, and do things differently.  It hasn’t been easy.  I have deeply appreciated and admired all the hard work that our library colleagues have put into adapting library services and seeking new opportunities to…
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New Website

Welcome to our new website! Hello friends and colleagues, we are excited to debut our brand-new Bradbury Miller Associates website! We hope you like the new look. If you have any feedback to share or questions to ask, we’d be more than happy to hear from you. We have big plans for 2021 and look…
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