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The Association of Research Libraries is pleased to announce its Fall 1997
roster of public staff development workshops and Institutes. Please do not
respond to this message. Contact information is at the end of the message.
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1997 ARL/OMS TRAINING INSTITUTES & WORKSHOPS DESCRIPTIONS
LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SKILLS INSTITUTE I: THE MANAGER
November 4-7, Cincinnati, OH
A time-tested core program, this Institute will focus on the
individual and the individual's relationship to the library
organization as a whole, including relationships to peers, direct
reports, and supervisors. Concepts and techniques of personal
leadership style, effective communication, new approaches to
motivation, teamwork and team building, values in decision making
and decision making styles, management of difficult behaviors,
coaching and development of others, and conflict management will
be explored and developed. Using feedback tools and learning
experiences, each program segment is structured to build on
previous segments so that the cumulative result will allow
participants to see themselves within the managerial context both
as they are and as they would like to be. Participants will have
an opportunity to reflect on their current approach to managerial
and leadership responsibilities and will take new and refreshed
skills to their workplaces. This Institute is relevant to the
work of any manager or supervisor in a library setting.
ARL Members: $490 Nonmembers: $550
WORK REDESIGN
September 29-30, Chicago, IL
As organizations respond to change by altering the ways in which
they are organized, a parallel change in the processes and
procedures by which the actual work is done is called for. This
Workshop is geared to staff needing to improve productivity and
efficiency of their units, teams, or departments. Using an
introductory practical approach, faculty will lead participants
through the process of rethinking work, process mapping,
streamlining, and responsibility clarification. Through a
variety of small and large group activities, participants will
learn the essential steps and analytical skills and tools needed
to redesign work processes and procedures. Because practical
applications of the concepts to the workplace are the basis of
this important Workshop, Workshop format will be highly
experiential and will provide ample time for the practice of
necessary tools. Some change management content will be
included.
ARL Members: $250 * Nonmembers: $275 *
* See Special Workshop Discount, below
**NEWLY ADDED TO THE FALL SCHEDULE!**
LEADING CHANGE
Oct. 8-9, Washington, DC
Because change is a constant in every library environment, we all
need to learn how to manage change effectively and how to gain
the support of key stakeholders during change efforts. This
Institute will provide participants the opportunity to examine
the dynamics of change, to consider new approaches, to gain
skills in making judgments and decisions while preparing for the
next wave of change, and to learn and practice the methods and
strategies of implementing successful change efforts. Ample
opportunity will be devoted to skill practice and the application
of concepts to participants' own work.
ARL Members: $350 Nonmembers: $420
FACILITATION SKILLS INSTITUTE
December 9-11, San Diego, CA
Facilitation of meetings, group/teamwork, and decision making are
becoming important roles within organizations. 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 group/team results. Topics will include:
facilitation of idea generation activities; group dynamics and
group process; managing meetings; dealing with difficult
behaviors in groups; and problem-solving and decision-making
methods. Each participant will have an opportunity to practice
facilitation skills.
ARL Members: $350 Nonmembers: $420
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
October 1-2, Chicago, IL
Although libraries are heavily process-driven, often our efforts
at making processes more efficient and customer-friendly fail in
the early stages. In this Workshop participants will study a
customer-driven process model, the essential tools of process
description and analysis, how to choose processes for
improvement, and methods for stimulating successful process
improvement in their own libraries. Activities will include a
practicum process analysis in an actual library setting.
ARL Members: $250 * Nonmembers: $275 *
* See Special Workshop Discount, below
FIRST STEPS TOWARD A LEARNING ORGANIZATION
October 21-22, Washington, DC
This Workshop will focus on the learning organization as a viable
construct for library organizations and will introduce both the
concepts underlying the learning organization and the skills that
such an organization demands. Areas to be covered include
creating shared vision, exploring mental models, determining
paths to personal mastery, team learning strategies, and the
importance of systems thinking. Participants will learn specific
behaviors, processes, and skills required to create a learning
organization and will have the opportunity to engage these issues
in a variety of provocative ways.
ARL Members: $250 Nonmembers: $275
**NEWLY ADDED TO THE FALL SCHEDULE!**
TRAINING SKILLS INSTITUTE: Managing the Learning Process
October 28-30, Tucson, AZ
Library admimistrators today recognize that staff development plays
a crucial role in ongoing effectiveness of individuals within the organization.
Because resources are scarce, administrators need to get the most from their
training dollars. This 3-day Institute is designed to provide a conceptual
framework for the provision of training, as well as methods and techniques to
provide the training. With this knowledge and these skills, you can make
better judgments about what kind of training will have a significant impact
on your library operations. This program will also allow you to form the basis
of an in-house training program. This program is designed for individuals
responsible for formal training, involved in training for integrated
library systems,
other technology training or bibliographic/information use instruction, and
members of human resources departments charged with developing staff
development plans and training modules.
ARL Members: $400 Non-Members: $475
THE ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR IN ARL LIBRARIES:
ROLES & ISSUES
November 11-14, Baltimore, MD
This Institute will focus on the changing role and expectations
of this senior management position. Current and emerging models
for the Assistant/Associate Director will be explored in the
context of the various organizational changes underway in ARL
libraries. Flattened structures, quality improvement programs,
the demand for greater participation in the university community,
empowerment of staff, the need for strong senior management
teams, collaboration with computing centers, and the need to
devote more effort to fund-raising are some of the factors that
call for an examination and a redefinition of this role.
ARL members: $400 Nonmembers: $475
** This Institute was formerly only open to Assistant/Associate/Deputy
Directors from ARL institutions. It is now open to people in these
positions in all academic libraries.
HUMAN RESOURCES INSTITUTE: THE HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
November 17-19, Washington, DC
This Institute is designed to bring together participants
involved in human resources activities. Current issues to be
explored include the role of the human resources specialist in
organizational change; best practices in human resources
administration, staff development, and training programs; new
models for transforming library organizations; and approaches to
work redesign. Facilitators with human resources management
experience and expertise will guide participants in exercises and
activities based on current organizational development theory and
practice.
ARL Members: $350 Nonmembers: $375
** SPECIAL WORKSHOP DISCOUNT:
Register for one set of two consecutive Workshops (September 29-30 and
October 1-2 Workshops)
to receive a $75 discount on the set.
** ARL Members: $425 Nonmembers: $475
ABOUT THE ARL/OMS TRAINING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Association of Research Libraries Office of Management
Services Training & Leadership Development Program designs and
delivers learning events which specifically integrate managerial
and leadership concepts with immediately applicable workplace
skills. Each program described above is supported by research,
the development of rich resource materials for participants, and
a unique approach built on the most basic tenet of adult
learning: adults learn best by experiencing and then reflecting
on that experience in a nonthreatening, supportive environment.
As key theories, concepts, methodologies, and techniques are
explored, developed, and practiced, library management and staff
participants will strengthen management, leadership, analytical,
creative, and interpersonal skills. Colleagues are encouraged to
exchange views and learn from others who share common
organizational experiences and concerns.
FOR INFORMATION or REGISTRATION, please contact:
Christine Seebold
ARL/OMS Training Program Assistant
Association of Research Libraries
21 Dupont Circle, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
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Phone: (202)296-8656
FAX: (202)872-0884
VIEW the ARL/OMS TRAINING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM or
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