The challenge of library management in the 21st century is to provide leadership while trying to balance new and traditional services in a climate of fiscal restraint, increased accountability and increased competition. Skilled leaders are those who understand the competencies required to move institutions forward, cope with change, inspire their staff, provide excellent customer service and deal with politi-cal realities.
Are you the sort of librarian who is interested in learning about how to acquire and refine the key competencies needed by public library leaders in the 21st century? If your answer is yes, then the workshop "What makes a leader?" is exactly the right choice for you!
You will learn
The workshop will be presented as a postconference to the U. S. Public Library Association's National Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on March 16 and 17, 2002. Venue is the Phoenix Public Library.
Presenters are
Josephine Bryant, City Librarian, Toronto Public Library
Susan Kent, City Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library
Sandra Nelson, Library Consultant, Nashville, Tennessee
The cost of the post-conference is $185 for international guests. The travel organization lies with the workshop participants. The workshop is co-sponsored by the International Network of Public Libraries under the auspices of the Bertelsmann Stiftung and by Bibliothek & Information International. German participants can apply for a subsidy for their participation. This workshop will be announced in several countries. The number of participants is limited.
Would you like to know more? Then contact:
Bertelsmann Stiftung
Bereich Öffentliche Bibliotheken
Anja Friese
Carl-Bertelsmann-Str. 256
33311 Gütersloh
E-mail: anja.friese@bertelsmann.de