(Please excuse duplication. Thank you.-L.) Hi, Everyone-- I know you've all been wondering about the fall Small Library Management session. Thank you for your patience while we've gotten everything in place! Brochures for the fall session will be mailed out this week, but please feel free to pass this information along via e-mail to your colleagues who may not be on the discussion list. Following is all the information you will need about topics, dates and locations for the fall series. PLEASE NOTE: The online registration form will be up and running by the end of this week at http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/workshops/slm4/reg.html. You can also check for updates on the SLM web page at http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/slmtp/index.html. SMALL LIBRARY MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM Session IV- Reference Services DATES & LOCATIONS: LUBBOCK September 6-7, 2001 CARROLLTON September 20-21, 2001 CORPUS CHRISTI October 4-5, 2001 BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION October 18-19, 2001 TOPICS: Topics for Session IV include providing reference services in the small community library, defining "reference" and determining the right level of service, conducting effective reference interviews, developing reference service policy, andevaluating print and online resources. This workshop will include hands-on exercises. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This program is only for directors of libraries serving populations of 25,000 or less who do not have masters degrees in Library and Information Science. (The workshop material has been tailored for library managers.) Library directors with MLIS degrees are not eligible. Participants should register with the intention of completing the entire two and one-half year program. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Margaret Irby Nichols is considered by many to be the grande dame of Reference Service. Her seminars are eagerly anticipated as some of the most useful and entertaining being presented in libraries today. During the past ten years she has presented numerous workshops on all aspects of reference service for individual libraries, Texas Library System offices, and the Texas State Library. From 1992 to 1997 she was one of the main instructors in the Missouri State Library's annual two-week training institute for non-MLS librarians. Dr. Nichols retired her professorship at the University of North Texas at Denton in 1993, but remains active on the workshop circuit. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Continuing a tradition established in 1995, the Tocker Foundation of Austin is accepting applications for financial assistance to cover travel costs (hotel, mileage, etc.) or replacement staff expense for eligible libraries. Forms are availabel online at: www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/slmpt/ or may be requested on the attached registration form. Completed forms should be submitted to Executive Director Darryl Tocker at least 10 days before the workshops (the address and fax number are listed on the top of the form). For more information about the Tocker Foundation, visit their web site at www.tocker.org. REGISTRATION, ETC.: You may register online at http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/slm4/reg.html. Confirmation letters, including maps to the workshops site and a list of overnight accomodations, will come up automatically once the online registration form is submitted. A $10 donation, payable at the door, will be requested to cover the cost of providing refreshments. Lunches on day two will be ordered from Jason's Deli. If you have special equipment, space or language needs to participate in this program, please contact Belinda Boon at 512-463-6627 (e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). OBJECTIVES: After attending this workshop, participants will: *Understand the theory behind providing reference services *Be able to develop a reference service policy *Become familiar with various types of reference resources *Learn techniques for conducting effective reference interviews CREDIT HOURS: Up to 11 hours of Continuing Education will be offered to participants filling out a form at the workshop. SCHEDULE: Day One* 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration and Refreshments 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. Afternoon Session Day Two 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Coffee and Refreshments 8:30 a.m. to Noon Morning Session Noon to 12:45 p.m. LUNCH (catered onsite) 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Session 3:30 - 3:45 p.m. Wrapup and Evaluation *PLEASE NOTE: Day one will begin at 12:30 p.m. and run until 5:00 p.m. Please let me know if you have any questions about the sessions or have any trouble with the online registration. I look forward to seeing you this fall! Belinda ****************************************************** Belinda Boon Manager, Continuing Education and Consulting Texas State Library & Archives Commission P. O. Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 512-463-6627 512-463-8800 FAX --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
