APOLOGIES FOR CROSS-POSTINGS
The Association of Research Libraries Office of Management Services invites
you to register for the following staff development institutes. We welcome
diversity and participation from all types of libraries and library-related
organizations. Register now to take advantage of these exciting
self-development opportunities:
March 11-13 in Chicago: FACILITATION SKILLS INSTITUTE
Participants will learn how to become skilled facilitators who can assume
key roles within their work units and other groups to assist in producing
better quality team/group results. Topics will include: skills for
effective facilitation, group dynamics, and group process; facilitative
versus controlling leadership; managing meetings; dealing with difficult
behaviors in groups; and problem-solving and decision-making methods.
DEADLINE for Registration in Facilitation Skills Institute is FEBRUARY 8, 1996!
FEES: ARL members: $350; Non-ARL library staff: $420 inclusive of materials
and resource notebook
March 20-23 in Baltimore: TRAINING SKILLS INSTITUTE
This program will follow a five-stage model to prepare participants to
design and conduct effective training programs. Participants will learn
how to analyze needs, develop learning objectives, design a curriculum,
select methods, deliver training, and evaluate outcomes. Adult learning
theory will serve as a basis for this institute. The program will include
a practicum experience.
DEADLINE for Registration in Training Skills Institute is FEBRUARY 22, 1996!
FEES: ARL members: $400; Non-ARL library staff: $475 inclusive of materials
and resource notebook
April 22-25 in HOUSTON (note location change): LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SKILLS
INSTITUE I: THE MANAGER
This Institute will explore and develop a range of concepts and techniques
associated with effective management so that the individual will broaden
his/her ability to function and to contribute to the organization. The
focus will be on the individual and the individual's relationship to the
library organization as a whole, including relationships to peers, direct
reports, and supervisors. Through feedback tools and learning experiences,
participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their current approach
to managerial and leadership responsibilities.
FEES: ARL members: $490; Non-ARL library staff: $550 inclusive of materials
and resource notebook
May 20-24 in Philadelphia: LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SKILLS INSTITUTE II: THE
MANAGEMENT PROCESS
This intensive 5-day program will use a simulated library workplace, in the
framework of the learning organization model, to focus on the individual's
aiblity to have a positive influence on the overall performance of the
organization. Emphasis will be placed on building and maintaining
proficiency in the skills of observation, diagnosis and planning so that
participants will become more effective in solving organizational problems
and in recognizing organizational opportunities.
FEES: ARL members: $695; Non-ARL library staff: $745 inclusive of
materials and resource notebook
TO REGISTER SEND A FAX TO CHRISTINE SEEBOLD, OMS TRAINING PROGRAM
ASSISTANT, AT (202) 872-0884 or send email to cseebold@cni.org
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Kathryn Deiss
Program Officer for Training
Association of Research Libraries/Office of Management Services
21 Dupont Circle 1414 Hinman Ave. #1C
Washington, D.C. 20036 Evanston, IL 60201
tel. (847) 328-3643 (in Evanston)
tel. (202) 296-8656 (in D.C.)
fax (202) 872-0884 (in D.C.)
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Kathryn Deiss
Program Officer for Training
Association of Research Libraries/Office of Management Services
21 Dupont Circle 1414 Hinman Ave. #1C
Washington, D.C. 20036 Evanston, IL 60201
tel. (847) 328-3643 (in Evanston)
tel. (202) 296-8656 (in D.C.)
fax (202) 872-0884 (in D.C.)
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