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Sunshine and Stories Episode 211: The Beginner's Mindset: Finding Clarity in Library Values 

Episode Summary: 

Kieran Hixon, CSL's Small and Rural Library Senior Consultant, has a conversation with Sharon Morris focusing on the concept of the "beginner's mindset" and how core library values are learned and sometimes conflict. 

Outline:

00:19 Who is Sharon Morris?  

01:21 The Beginner’s Mindset & "Aha" Moments 

03:32 Learning Core Values: Privacy vs. Service 

06:37 Structure and Responsibility 

07:37 Defining Moments & Conflicting Values 

10:20 Values Conflict: Consistency vs. Service 

14:39 Practicing the Beginner's Mindset 

17:25 Déjà Vu and Library Excellence 

19:15 Growth from Frustration ("Fertilizer") 

21:48 Closing 

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