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A few thoughts on https://twitter.com/sarahsimpkin/status/570646470472413184:

- It depends on what type of library staff we are envisioning for this tweet. Agency among the different levels of library workers differs. Though some might say that library workers overall have less agency than other workers in other organizations, support staff have less agency in terms of skills development in the workplace. Giving support staff the agency needed to begin and continue technical skills development is one place to start.

- Since we already know that the 80/20 rule is a myth (the reality is 120%), creating an environment that fosters skills development means taking a serious look at either dropping or shifting duties and responsibilities to create the time needed to support an environment without going over 100% time commitments.

- If the library is part of a larger organization, then creating this environment gets even harder, especially when the library itself doesn't have full control over its operations. Not saying it's impossible, but choosing which battles to fight might come into play.
	A few thoughts on https://twitter.com/sarahsimpkin/status/570646470472413184:

	- It depends on what type of library staff we are envisioning for this tweet. Agency among the different levels of library workers differs. Though some might say that library workers overall have less agency than other workers in other organizations, support staff have less agency in terms of skills development in the workplace. Giving support staff the agency needed to begin and continue technical skills development is one place to start.

	- Since we already know that the 80/20 rule is a myth (the reality is 120%), creating an environment that fosters skills development means taking a serious look at either dropping or shifting duties and responsibilities to create the time needed to support an environment without going over 100% time commitments.

	- If the library is part of a larger organization, then creating this environment gets even harder, especially when the library itself doesn't have full control over its operations. Not saying it's impossible, but choosing which battles to fight might come into play.