The Texas State Library invites ALL Texas library staff/volunteers/affiliates to the following free continuing education event: DIVERSITY BEYOND THE OBVIOUS
BROADCAST DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 3, 2009, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: "Mary Evangeliste, Director of User Services & Outreach at Gettysburg College and co-founder of Fearless Future: Marketing & Design for things that matter, brings together two distinguished scholars of diversity in libraries to present their recent research and to engage in a lively conversation with you on the topic. We will discuss how diversity in all its manifestations can make the library profession stronger and more vital. Our panel will investigate and discuss the following questions: * How can we recruit and retain diverse librarians? * How can we create inclusive library environments in which all types of employees and learners feel welcome and involved? * How do we foster an environment within our profession to include representatives of all of our constituencies? * How do our practices in libraries reflect the diverse nature of our communities? Mary will be joined by Dr. Teresa Y. Neely, Associate Professor and Director, Access Services, University Libraries, University of New Mexico and Dr. Karen E. Downing, the Foundation and Grants Librarian at the University of Michigan. Please join us for in-depth discussion on the benefits of diversity in libraries." Additional information about this and other upcoming programs is available on our main Teleconference and Webcast page at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/ . VIEWING AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION: These programs may be viewed with a group via teleconference or Webcast at various host sites around the state. They may also be viewed on your own using the online Webcast option. To view these programs with a group at a host site near you or to host a group viewing at your library, please follow the instructions posted under "Viewing Options" on the TSLAC Teleconference home page at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/index.html . To view the programs on your own via an online Webcast, please follow the instructions listed on the TSLAC Teleconference Webcast site at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/webcasts.html . CE CREDIT HOURS: This program qualifies for 1.5 hours of Texas State Library Continuing Education credit or 1.5 hours of SBEC Continuing Education credit for school librarians. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Naomi DiTullio, Distance Learning Consultant, Library Development Division Texas State Library and Archives Commission 1-800-252-9386 (in Texas) or 512-936-2586 [email protected] If you have special equipment, space or language needs to participate in this program, please contact Naomi DiTullio as soon as possible. [END OF MESSAGE]
