Technology in Public Libraries - Summer Institute

[Robin Albert]

Attn: Public Library Administrators

	Managing Technology's Challenges & Opportunities
 			August 1-5, 1999

	  5th Annual Public Library Leadership Institute 
			  sponsored by 
	   College of Library and Information Services 
		     University of Maryland

There is still time to register for this summer's program, 
where public library administrators and experts in the 
field will come together in a retreat atmosphere to share 
in discussions, brainstorm, and participate in programs on 
the critical issues in managing public libraries at the 
beginning of the 21st Century.

Program highlights include:
* A practical update on data gathering and decision making 
for resource allocation
* Guidance on measuring your library's electronic service 
and resources
* Insights into user self-service information seeking
* Ideas on how to improve your use of the Internet in 
reference service
* Refreshing your financial management skills used in 
technology decision making
* Thinking through some of the legal implications of 
providing a window to the global community
* Improving your facilities planning skills with regard to 
technology changes
* Learning informally about all sorts of issues from 
colleagues from around the country

Registration is limited, don't miss this opportunity to 
interact with public librarians from around the country; 
sharing experiences, ideas, problems, and solutions to some 
of the public library's biggest challenges as we welcome 
the new century.

For program and registration information visit our website 
at:     www.clis.umd.edu/ce/institute.html

For additional information or to request a print brochure, 
please contact:

Robin Albert				voice:	301-405-2057
Institute Coordinator			fax:	301-314-9145
Room 4105, Hornbake South		email:	ra67 at umail.umd.edu
CLIS, University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4345



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Robin Albert
Continuing Education Coordinator
College of Library & Information Services
University of Maryland
ra67 at umail.umd.edu
voice: 301-405-2057
fax: 301-314-9145