It's not too early to begin thinking about nominating someone (or yourself!) for the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute that the Texas Library Association hosts every summer. Although the cost may seem high, scholarships are available. Many divisions and round tables of TLA contribute to the TALL Texans fund, so don't let a lack of $ hold you back.
CTLS' own Suzan Nyfeler is a recent TALL Texans graduate, as are Susan Mann (Hillsboro), Bill Buckner (Waco), Rose Aleta Laurell (formerly of Lockhart), Irma Flores-Manges (Austin), Jo Ann Oliphant, Sheila Henderson (formerly in Georgetown and Brenham), Terri Hugo (Waco), Bev Shirley (TSL), Sue Bennett (TSL), Ted Wanner (TLA), Gretchen Pruett (formerly of Georgetown), Jenny Ur (formerly of Brenham), Katherine DiPronio (Georgetown), Debra Lewis (formerly of Pflugerville), Sarah Samson (Round Rock and Lake Travis). Thanks! Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street Austin, Texas 78756 www.ctls.net [email protected] 512-583-0704 x18 800-262-4431 x18 -----Original Message----- From: Ted Wanner [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 6:20 PM To: Public Libraries Division Subject: [pld] Free TLA webinar for public libraries First, the online application for the 2010 TALL Texans Leadership Institute is open for business! Now is the time to encourage those rising stars around you to apply for the Leadership Development Institute. All the info is at www.txla.org/groups/talltex/talldi.html Dates: Applications due January 8, 2010 (but people should not wait to get started on these questions) Institute will be June 13-18, 2010 Location: Montserrat Retreat Center 600 N Shady Shore Drive, Lake Dallas, TX Instructors: Maureen Sullivan, nationally known consultant in library leadership, management, and change Jack Siggins, University Librarian at George Washington University Mentors: Maribel Castro-Garza, 2010-11 TLA President, Librarian at St. John's School, Houston Joyce Baumbach, Director, Plano Public Library Danny Jones, Director, Preston G. Northrup Memorial Library, Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, San Antonio June Koelker, Dean, Texas Christian University Libraries, Fort Worth Maria Elena Ovalle, Coordinator of Instructional Resources, Education Service Center 1, Edinburg TLA President Elect for 2010-11 (public librarian to be elected in March 2010) Curriculum summary is available at www.txla.org/groups/talltex/Curriculum_2010.doc Fee: $650 ALSO - Just a reminder, seats are still available in the October sessions of the new "Strategic Initiatives" webinar series. These free 45-minute webinars are extensions of articles in the Texas Library Journal - the articles are also available on the TLA CE page (where, conveniently, you can also register to attend the webinars: www.txla.org/ce). Of special interest to Public Librarians: Oct. 20, 2:00pm - Susan Mann (TALL Texan 1994) will cover specific ways to better communicate with politicians at every level for the benefit of your public library. For more info, please visit www.txla.org/ce Ted Wanner CE Specialist Texas Library Association [email protected]
