ASSOCIATES (vol. 1, no. 1, July 1994) - associates.ucr.edu
*CALENDAR OF EVENTS* AUSTRALIA --------- Australian 8th National Library Technician Conference "Techs at the Top": Challenges and Changes Around the World Darwin, Australia July 12-14, 1995 The conference will look at the challenges facing library technicians in the workforce, the changes in technology and explore the international arena, multiculturalism, library technicians from other countries, cross-cultural aspects, overcoming distance and generally bringing people together. For more information contact: Kaye Bartlett Orders Supervisor Northern Territory University Library PO Box 41246 Casuarina NT 0811 AUSTRALIA email: kaye@library.ntu.edu.au UNITED STATES ------------- Iowa Library Association Conference River Center Davenport, Iowa October 12-14, 1994 The Support Staff Forum will be sponsoring motivational speaker Bernie Saggau on Thursday, October 13, 1994. He will be speaking on the topic "It's Not Hard When You Know How; Finding Motivation In the Workplace." For more information on this program contact: Mary Lohr 204 Parks Library Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50011-2140 email: mjlohr@iastate.edu --------------------- Kansas Library Operation Associates "I Work In a Library, But I'm Not a Librarian": Survival Skills In Changing Times Holiday Inn-Holidome West Topeka, Kansas November 3 & 4, 1994 Library Consultant Kathleen Weibel will be keynote speaker for the conference. Ms. Weibel is the former library director at Ohio Wesleyan University and is a frequent conference speaker and a consultant on issues concerning libraries and library management. She is especially well known for her presentation on the topic "I Work In a Library, But I'm Not a Librarian." Ms. Weibel's presentation at the KLOA Conference will address the theme of "Survival Skills in Changing Times." She will speak both mornings, followed by a selection of workshops presented by experts who will share information on specific topics related to survival skills. Time will be available for group discussion (networking) by interest areas. In order to provide flexibility and accommodate Support Staff work schedules, conference programs will be repeated each day. Conference announcement brochure will be mailed to KLOA members, previous attendees and Kansas libraries in July. Registration materials will be mailed out by early September. For conference registration materials contact: Sarah Couch, KLOA Secretary University of Kansas Libraries Lawrence, KS 66045-2800 Phone: 913-864-3950 FAX: 913-864-3855 email: scouch@ukanvm scouch@ukanvm.cc.ukans.edu -------------------- Minnesota Library Association Support Staff Day "Communication For (a) Change" Duluth, Minnesota October 7, 1994 In conjunction with the Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference October 5-7, 1994. This is an opportunity for librarians and support staff to participate in a lively discussion about how we work together. A combination of skits, group discussion and guest speakers will help identify new ways of interacting in response to change in libraries. Joan Bechtel, librarian from Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA will be the speaker. Ms. Bechtel was instrumental in developing a system of collegial management at Dickinson and has written extensively on collegiality and automation. Ms. Bechtel will also speak in the afternoon on "Conversation for Change" followed by roundtable discussions by library type and function. For more information contact the Minnesota Library Association. -------------------- Enhancing Quality Staff in Changing Times Minneapolis, Minnesota Spring 1995 Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Libraries This annual symposium for paraprofessional and support staff is designed to provide a forum for staff to share ideas and experiences with peers, gain continuing education and to work toward personal well being. The nominal cost, date and location will be announced early in 1995. -------------------- "Emergencies in the Library" Binghamton, New York September 30, 1994 Sponsored by the Library Assistants Committee of South Central Research Libraries Council Planning for and handling various types of emergency situations will be the topic discussed by a police officer, a firefighter, a mental health professional, and an emergency medical technician. For more information contact: Jean Currie, Director South Central Research Libraries Council email: scrlc@scrlc.org -------------------- Washington Association of Library Employees--3rd Annual Conference "Making Connections" Campbell's Resort & Conference Center, Lake Chelan, Washington November 3-5, 1994 Featured sessions will include: --Welcoming the Difference in the People Around Us --Connecting to the Internet and On-line Text Materials --Getting Organized! Clearing Out the Clutter --Incorporating ADA --Telling Stories True to Their Folk Traditions --Getting Involved-Networking --Supervising Effectively --Maintaining Your Sanity and Your Focus Keynote speaker will be library educator, Margaret Chisholm. She will share her views and experiences on ways support staff can make a difference in the workplace and the lives of others. Sisters Pam Young and Peggy Jones, authors of humorous books on problem solving and time management will join the group as speakers at Friday evening's dinner. Conference cost (if paid by 8/1/94) $75.00 for Washington Library Association Members $90.00 for non-members For general information contact: Donna Jones 206-699-8802 Chris Hargadine 206-892-8256 For registration and brochures contact: Robbie Varney Seattle Public Library Serials Unit 1000 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-386-4182 FAX: 206-386-4185 email: bibserv@wln.com -------------------- Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference Oshkosh, Wisconsin October 25-28, 1994 Programs to be presented on Support Staff Day, Tuesday, Oct. 25 --"I Don't Get No Respect" --Challenged Materials (Censorship) --"You're Never to Old For a Happy Childhood" --Discussion groups on: Automation Customer Service Educational Development Getting Published Stress on the Job Internet October 26 the Support Staff Section will sponsor two programs: --"What Library Careerist's Expect of Their Professional Colleagues" presented by Tinker Massey, University of Florida --Self Service Circulation Systems (sponsored in conjunction with the WLA Circulation Section) Will Manley, librarian and columnist will be the keynote speaker for the conference on Wednesday, October 26. Registration information will be available in August. For information contact: Wisconsin Library Association 4785 Hayes Road Madison, WI 53704 Phone: 608-242-2040 FAX: 608-242-2050 -------------------- Promote your upcoming conference, workshop or related event in the next issue of "Associates". Submit available information to: Paulette Feld Libraries & Learning Resources Technical Services University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI 54901 Phone 414-424-7369 FAX 414-424-2175 Bitnet feld@oshkoshw.bitnet Internet feld@vaxa.cis.uwosh.edu