ASSOCIATES (vol. 1, no. 1, July 1994) - associates.ucr.edu
*CALENDAR OF EVENTS*
AUSTRALIA
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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"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
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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
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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
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Libraries & Learning Resources
Technical Services
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone 414-424-7369
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