Lending Library
The Lending Library consists of materials, free brochures, newsletters and handbooks devoted to leadership topics. Resources include books, CDs, audio/videotapes, self-assessment tools, workbooks and simulation exercises. Whether you're looking for some new icebreaker ideas and ways to energize or build a team with your group, or you want more information on how to run more effective meetings, etiquette/social skills, motivation ideas, conflict resolution, time/stress management and more, we have a variety of resources available to assist you. Students may borrow items from the XCEL lending library for a two week period, with the opportunity to renew as needed. Our holdings include more than 350 resources!
List of Available Resources
Topic areas include:
- College Life/Success In College
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution/Mediation/Assertiveness
- Diversity/Multicultural Issues
- Etiquette/Social Skills
- General Reference/Miscellaneous
- Goal Setting/Problem Solving/Creativity/Decision Making Skills
- Group Meeting Facilitation/Effective Meetings/Group
- Development/Advising/Peer Education
- Running Effective Meetings/Parliamentary Procedure
- Icebreakers/Team Builders/Energizers/Group Initiatives
- Leadership Skills
- Leadership Theory/Practice/General
- Motivation: Inspirational Info
- Quotes/Collections
- Personality Styles
- Public Speaking/Presentation Skills
- Time Management/Stress Management