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-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Belinda Boon Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 12:06 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Workshop Announcement: Planning for Results Streamlined Planning is Not an Oxymoron! Using the New Planning for Results In this half-day workshop, participants will receive an introduction to the New Planning for Results planning process developed by the Public Library Association. This process is community based and reduces the planning process to 3-4 months. The process identifies the service priorities for the library that best match the community needs and includes a strong emphasis on measurement and evaluation. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? *Public library directors *Department managers *Other staff with planning responsibilities OBJECTIVES: After attending the workshop, participants will: Be introduced to the new PLA planning process and learn how it differs from previous planning processes. Understand that planning simplifies decision making. Discover the importance of community involvement in the planning process and the impact of community involvement on the success of implementation. Gain an understanding and overview of the steps in the planning process. Know how to begin the planning process in their own library. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Jeanette Larson is one of twenty-four trainers endorsed by the Public Library Assocation to provide training on the new Planning for Results. She has more than twenty-five years experience in public libraries and is currently the youth services manager for the Austin Public Library. As Director of Library Development for the Texas State Library she was responsible for statewide planning for the improvement of public libraries. Ms. Larson acknowledges the importance of planning to the success of programs and projects, but she prefers action so is delighted to be able to offer a process that minimizes planning time and allows planners to "get to work." DATES & LOCATIONS: Richmond - July 26, 2002 San Antonio - August 6, 2002 Denton - September 10, 2002 Irving - September 11, 2002 REGISTRATION: Register online at www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/plan. Preregistration is preferred. Registration will be taken on a first come, first served basis. A $3.00 donation, payable at the door, will be requested to cover the cost of refreshments in Richmond, San Antonio and Denton. SCHEDULE: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Registration and Coffee 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Workshop CREDIT HOURS: Four hours of Continuing Education will be offered to participants filling out a form at the workshop. CONTACT INFORMATION: Belinda Boon (512) 463-6627 P.O. Box 12927. Austin, TX 78711-2927 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ****************************************************** 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
