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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-12; City Council; 13435; AUTHORIZE LIBRARY DIRECTOR TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATErl cd .rl c, .rl a 0 c -d cd rii a a, G U-J 0 4J h .A c, r( .rl P cd a, 5 a, rd 3 rl .rl g 0 c, ah a)k am am a, roc cd a, 00 e. c [I] 3: a 2 >G k [I) ak aa, 4a Z 0 F 0 a d z 3 0 0 p 1, GI# OF CARLSBAD - AGEW BILL AB # iq, Y35 TITLE: AUTHORIZE LIBRARY DIRECTOR TO DEPT. I MTG, 12/12/95 TRAVEL OUT OF STATE CITY A CITY M DEPT. RECOMMENDED ACTION: LIB &..,pt /?escLL4+&2 Nrj. ci 5 - 3sr U/,,Ct, WI *- c L Authorize Library Director, CLiff Lange, to attend the Sixth National Conference of tt Public Library Association to be held from March 26 through March 30, 1996 in Por Oregon. ITEM EXPLANATION: This year’s Public Library Association Conference has a technology focus. A preconference will be devoted to planning for technology. The Conference itself in( programs dealing with the Internet, electronic document delivery, the library’s role c information highway, etc. There are also programs addressing other areas of interest including library buildin! customer service, management of libraries, collection management, staff developmc etc. The emphasis of the conference programs is on realistic, practical topics of ini to public librarians. Given the challenges that technology presents to the library, and the prospect of reviewing the plans for the new library next year in anticipation of its construction in 98, attendance at this conference will provide valuable, current information that will enhance the knowledge and skills of the library director and in turn the staff of the I who will share in the information brought back from the conference. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost to attend the four (4) day conference will be approximately $900. Funds a available within the library budget to cover the cost of the conference, lodging and 1 EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No.qS-~?s/ authorizing the Library Director to travel to Portland, C to attend The Sixth National Conference of the Public Library Association, Ma 26-30, 1996. 2. Description of conference. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 LO 11 12 13 0 a RESOLUTION NO. 95-351 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR TO TRAVEL TO PORTLAND, OREGON TO AlTEND THE SIXTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, MARCH 26-30, 1996. WHEREAS, the Public Library Association is holding its Sixth National Conference March 26-30, 1996 in Portland, Oregon; and WHEREAS, the Library Director deems it important for the library to be represented at this conference; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the amount of $900.00 in the FYI995 library budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City oi 14 l5 16 17 18 19 21 21 22 23 24 25') 26 27 28 I Carlsbad, California that permission is granted to the library director to travel 01 of state to attend the Public Library Association Conference. An additional per may be sent if necessary. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City 1 1 1 AYES: Council Members Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the Uth day of Decembt 1995, by the following vote, to wit: ' i NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: 1 I ~Lii2%&lgit+jii NZ, City Clerk j KAREN R. KUNDT , Assistant City Clerk j (SEAL) I I 7 v v v v v’v v PUBLIC‘ LIBRARY ASSOCIATI0 ACCESS FOR All: The Public library Pro1 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVE NTS/ P ROC RAM D E sc RII PTI o I DDC21: Dewey for the 21st Century 9.45- 1030am 10.30 - 11.45 a m Come for a sneak preview of the latest Dewey EXHIBITS NO-CONFLICT TIME Decimal changes including some exciting ways that it may be used to extend library shelves into the World Wide Web H*T ToPlCS IN TRAlN1NG AND DEVELoPMENT INTERNATIONAL SOOK FAIRS AND PRIZE CONTROLLING THE CGNFRONTATIOP Have your verbal arsenal well stocked t( tough questions from fJnding sources and citizens about Iibraies and the tec' 2000s AN0 BEYOND TUESDAY, MARCH 26 All Day TOURS** AND PRECONFERENCES" WINNERS. Tools for Building an Outstanding Language Collection re\voluTion for informatlop cn :he world's largesr international book fairs and PCZ! [hey can help you build your OOCUp,qrlENT DELl,,ERY Access for All? Providing a greater number of patrovs Y information is the goal of electronic do, delivery systems learn how well they h, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 TOURS** AND PRECONFERENCES*' 9:00 a.m. - 5.00 p m REGISTRATION Noon - 6 30 p.m Noon - 2 00 p.m. EXHIBITS NO CONFLICT TIME 2.00 - 4 00 p.m 4.00 - 6.30 p.m. LOOKING FOR THE ON-RAMP: Connecting Your Library to !he Internet I/ L ABOUT MAKE-SELlE\J cess to Fic?ion Matters When catalog records include genre ani headings patrons are better able to ioei come learn more about this movemeri GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Communir! Informarion on the Internet Come see a demonstration of access to boards for community information and I to set one up for your library OBSCENITY COPS THGUGHT POLICE AND THE VIRTUAL CORilMUNlTY Accoroing to The Nations columnist Alexander Cockburn, the obscenity cops are on the alert, prowling througn libraries in the name of community standards and child welfare Join the journalist as he explains how he feels censorship sterilizes thought regulates opinion and unoerrnines democracy CONTINUE EXHIBITS OPEN OPENING GENERAL SESSION EXHIBITS GRAND OPENING AND RECEPTION THURSDAY, MARCH 28 7:30 a m. - 4:OO p.m. REGISTRATION THE PERILS AND PLEASURES OF GENRE STUDY: Skill Building for Readers' Advisors You can't 'sell' a book unless you know its special appeal -genre stddy will help you identify the qualities your readers are looking for GO WITH THE GUIDELINES: A Youth 5 Revolution Find out how Wisconsin libraries develc vision for youth services into a concrete action This ground-breaking concept w everything you dol SUPER SERVICE Do you need io deliver excellent custom1 to demanding and ever-changing commi so, get in on staff training methods used merro-Atlanta systems STREET LANGUAGE AND PIDGIN ENG Programming for Teens in a Multi- Environment Gain five years' worth of programming e gezred toward disenfranchised teens, pli tailoring such programs to your local au 8:30 - 9.45 a.m. BABIES LOVE LIBRARIES: Library Service to Infants and Toddlers Learn how to presecinfant lap-sits toddler storytimes and other programs and services for your youngest patrons and their parents BUILDINGS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: What Every Trustee Must Know Discover how facilities of the next 30 to 50 years should be designed and how they will function COOKING UP A COMMUNITY ANALYSIS: How the Galloping Gourmet Trampled My Demographics Come discuss what should be included in your community analysis "recipe" and how to turn the results into a workable marketing or service plan TALK TABLES SERVE 'EM RIGHT - STEERING STAl WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERS: Strategies for Success Volunteers are not "free," learn how to use your volunteer resources to their and your best aovantage 9:30 a.m. - 530 p.m. EXHIBITS OPEN Refreshments Served 9 30 - 10 30 a m 'All qooles laken lfom 1994 PU Nalioml Conlerenm mluaiian lorn '7r1ce mi included in regislial on 'ee --- -_- TALK TABLES TO BUILD, ADD OR RENOVATE, THAT IS THE QUESTION Learn the key issues to consider in making facility improvements. TO MARKET! TO MARKET? Deciding What to programs and services that best meet the needs of Market Learn to use community analysis to develop your community. Training Staff for New Technology Come discover tested ways to train staff on computers, the Internet and a wide variety of automated reference products. NURTURING READERS’ ADVISORS: Training Activities That Work Public Libraries Learn how to organize an effective readers’ advisory training plan for beginners and more experienced staff, in addition to how to incorporate it into your reference service plan. PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN A CHANGING WORLD: Who, What and How Do We Manage? Come hear nationally known consultant Susan BaHg Epstein give her vision of what public THE PRICE IS RIGHT: Pricing Strategies fc Facing the need to examine your library’s Val1 and charge fees accordingly? Come explore I of the issues involved. RETHINKING REFERENCE: The lmplicatiol New and Emerging Technologies Come see how to move into the electronic ag ng customer seivice by learni how to make technology work for, rather than can be. against, you. ROMANCE IN THE STACKS PARTNERSHIPS: Six Ideas That Work Explore the benefits of library/school cooperation and how to avoid its pitfalls. Come explore the romance genre and its plac your collection. Technologies Along the Information Highway Identify the new technologies that you’ll need develop new collections, specifically CD-ROF multimedia and laser disk. TAKING CONTROL OF THE INTERNET AND -. SO YOU WANT TO BE A TECHIE? New I “WHAT HAPPENS IF I HIT THE WRONG KEY?”: PUBLIC LIBRARY~UBLIC SCHOOL TALK TABLES WHEN YOU JUST CAN’T DO IT ALL: Using Volunteers to Extend Children’s Services Extending services by using volunteers brings dividends beyond service. Come discuss training, maintaining quality control and building community through your program. Noon - 1:45 p.m. AUTHOR LUNCHEON** FEATURING ROMANCE NOVELIST JAYNE ANN KRENTZ (AMANDA RUICK), “ALL THE RIGHT REASONS: Romance Fiction in the Public Library” MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU Make the Internet work for you by cooperatinc commercial information providers, other libia - 2:OO - 3:15p.m. ACCESS FOR OHIO: Ohio’s Public Libraries Deliver EXHIBITS NO-CONFLICT TIME and community organizations. Come hear how Ohio’s libraries, schools and universities are all linked on the same statewide telecommunications network and about the benefits of this arrangement. BUILDING BETTER LIBRARIES: Selecting, Hiring and Working with Architects Discuss tips for hiring and working with the architect that’s right lor your project. to the Literacy Community 3:15 - 4:OO p.m. 4,,oo - 5,.,5 p,m. ALL ABOARD! Keep Your Training on Track Attend and learn a systematic approach ti training that identifies desired performance, measures skills before and after training and allows for job- specific training to ensure transfer of skills. Research Skills Program Design a scavenger hunt that encourages the entire family to explore all your library’s departments. ABSOLUTELY INDISPENSABLE: The Econoi Impact of Public Libraries What difference does your library make in the economic health of your community? How car best present this information to improve your funding? Join us and find out. 530 - 7:OO p.m. ALL CONFERENCE RECEPTION FRIDAY, MARCH 29 7:30 a.m. - 4:OO p.m. REGISTRATION CHILL OUT AT THE LIBRARY: A Family COME TO THE LIBRARY!: Opening Your Doors Library of Philadelphia Learn now to plan a major fund-raising campaign, KIDS AND LIBRARIES: Survival in the 21st Century It is essential that public library administrators acknowledge the role of chiloren’s services in maintaining the library as a viable community institution. Learn how to make it happen. LOOKING FOR LEADERS: Getting the Best Candidates for Your Board Come discover ways to interview board candidates with greater success, develop a “real” trustee job description and explore the division of responsibilities between board and staff, OWNING UP: What Makes a Good “Owner” from an Architect‘s Point of View? Go from inception to completion and beyond in discussing the role and responsibility of the “owner“ during the development of a construction project. GETTING HELP: Public Libraries, Politics and Coalition Building Librarians in California recently got more political when their institutions were hit with severe budget cuts. Hear what they learned about coalition building at the state level so you can do the same. JUST DESSERTS: Strategies for “Serving Staft Right“ Explore service celebration suggestions, tips for implementing rewards, means of fostering peer praise and ideas for involving the public in recognizing staff successes. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Moving the Lil -to a Higher Profile Friends can help your library’s image and can move the library to the center of community awareness. Come see how it‘s been done. THE LIBRARY SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE: Serving Non-English-Speaking Patrons Learn from successful programs that have bro Spanish, Russian and Romanian families into Ii brary. .All quoles tar.? 7x 1993 PLA Nalmal Conlelence evaloa:!on /arms -?me not included B leglslfalro3 ler 10 LITERARY LIFE IN THE GREAT NORTHWEST Come learn about the literary life in Poitland Oregon and environs PEOPLE MAKE IT HAPPEN, MACHINES DON'T: 'i , Managing Your Human Resources in Times of Change Public libraries are spending millions on technology, but little on training, learn what a staff development program includes, why every library needs one and how to provide for it on a limited budget SEVEN STEPS TO TECHNOLOGICAL SUCCESS Come discuss seven steps that will help your library become and remain a leader in information technology ~ the World of Electronic R: Guiding Information the Public into Has the rapid pace of technological change in your library left your users dazed and confused? Then come and explore the library's role in training patrons to use new information technologies TURN IT ON: Library Lighting and Wiring Discover how to plan for the special lighting and wiring your library needs for today and the future VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE: What 00 Kids Need from Libraries Today? The world IS changing How do these changes affect your plans for youth services? Join us as we sort through some of the questions and solutions 930am -345pm EXHIBITS OPEN Refreshments Served 9 30 - 10 30 a m 945- 1030am 1030- 1145am ACCESS VERSUS SECURITY: Is It Possible to Have Both? Learn how to design an inviting environment that is safe, allows staff to provide good public service and reduces materials Loss EXHIBITS NO-CONFLICT TIME BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS TO MEET THE CAREER INFORMATION NEEDS OF YOUR COMMUNITY Discover how to recognize the different needs of market your career services and when to build alliances with other organizations Neighboring Libraries Learn how to measure and assign costs to cross- system library use job seekers, where to find resources, how to Photo courtesy of the PoitlandlOrgr The beautiful Oregon Convention Center will be home to many of the National Conference activif CROSSING THE LINE: Measuring Cross-Use of GET OFF YOliR SOAPBOX: Using Oata to HALF-WAY TO THE INFORMATION A Advocate for Children's Services Learn the most effective methods for using d support decision making for youth services Reinventing Libraries for the 21: Learn how libraries can take active rol creators of an urban "info-structure' tt essential if cities and suburbs are to ri centers of enterprise and culture in tht Age i I i I i i 'AII quotes taken horn 1594 PU Natwnal Conlm evaluation lorn *'Piice not included n regis ram 'e 1 -- . 1 INTO THE LOOKING GLASS: Can You Really Plan Your Library’s Future? Where are libraries going? How can you best prepare for the next millennium? Come and see! COMMUNITY OUTREACH Access for all means stepping beyond the library doors. A panel of community leaders from health, education, corrections and treatment programs will share their experiences with library outreach BUILDING SUCCESSFUL TEAMS: Survivin Challenging ‘90s Learn how to maximize use of teams, includi what makes them effective, how to put them together and five common stumbling blocks their success. CENSORSHIP IN CYBERSPACE: A Whole 1 Ba I I g a me? Computer networks create opportunities for [ libraries and new Challenges to intellectual INTO THE LION’S DEN: Access to Religious Materials in Public Libraries Come learn how to turn confrontation into collaboration: a minister and a librarian will present considerations for providing access to religious materials and meeting community needs in the face of competing demands. LIBRARY CABLE NETWORK: Your On-Ramp to the Information Highway Expose yourself to cable! Learn how to organize a network, extend the uses of in-house programming freedom. Come explore recent legislative and explore the limitless possibilities of interactive developments and learn how to write good cable. policies. GET SLIMED!: Make the science and lnve Phoenix Rising? The Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library in Connection The continued existence of central libraries has Learn hoiw to foster a love o! science and real been hotly debated in recent years yet significant with dynamic classroom presentations and h: funds have been raised to build them; our panelists on library activities. will respond and also describe the means they’ve IN THE ABSTRACT: Public Art in Libraries used to secure millions to support their facilities. Public art is important in libraries; learn how OUTPUT MEASURES AND MORE: Evaluating challenge artists to become members of your Library Service for Young Adults design team and about the legal and commui Come be trained to use the latest tool from the pitfalls you may face in selecting art for your Public Library Development Program to implement facility. outpu: measures for library service to YAs, conduct OUTSOURCING CATALOGING: How? Whe@ a needs assessment and plan for your library’s future. Psychologist Why ? Learn what outsourcing is all about and whet its appropiiate for your library. PLEASED TO MEET YOU: Introducing the Internet to Your Business Community It’s important for libraries to become involved economic activity - attend and develop the : that will sell your library as a source for lnterr -= c READERS‘ AIJVlSORY GOES ELECTRONIC Understand how e!ectronic tools can enhance library’s readers’ advisory services through in access to hundreds of titles. 3’ KEEP1NG THE PRoMlSE THRoUGH INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE: A Ca THE METROPOLITAN CENTRAL LIBRARY: Virginia has provided free public access to the Internet since January 1994; come and discuss Get prepared with strategies for redefining children’s services in view of today’s and tomorrow’s social and environmental changes. THE RlGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB: ~eh~vior- Based Interviewing for the Non- Learn the best ways to elici! meaningful information about your candidates’ ability to do the job you’re seeking to fill. THAT‘S NOT THE WAY WE’VE ALWAYS DONE IT! Centralizing Materials Selection Come hear the pros and cons of one library’s centralized selection process thiee years after its implementation. TO KEEP OR NOT TO KEEP? Evaluating Adult Fiction Collections Hear new findings from major research on evaluating adult iiction holdings and learn practical tips for evaluating your collection. YES, VIRGINIA, THERE WILL BE FEDERAL MONEY FOR LIBRARIES: LSCA Reauthorization Get the larest scoop from Washington - learn the potential effects of federal library proposals and what the new LSCA might bring over the next 50 PLANNING AND MEASURING WORK FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE Noon - 1:45 p.m. AUTHOR LUNCHEON” FEATURING JEAN AUEL. BESTSELLING WRITER OF THE EARTH’S CHILDREN SERIES, INCLUDING “CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR” AND “THE PLAINS OF PASSAGE” 2:OO - 3: 15 p.m. DIRECTORS ARE FROM MARS, TRUSTEES ARE FROM VENUS: Learning to Avoid the Black Holes of Trustee-Director Relationships Learn now conflicts can be avoided, to blend talena to create the best organization and to recognize danger signals. ELECTRONIC EQUITY: Digital Information for Everyone years. for Children’s Services Learn how libraries have used technology successfully to reach typically underserved populations. especially in rural areas. SMALL LITERARY MAGAZINES OF THE NORTHWEST Come learn about frequently overiooked sour1 great literature and their place in your collecti Aftermath of Successful State Legislati’ Panelists from states where legislation has resulted in funds appropriated specifically for children’s services will describe their lobbyinc techniques and their colleagues’ reactions to t success. WHEN THE CHEERING STOPS: In the 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. EXHIBITS NO-CONFLICT TIME/DESSERT RECEPTION 3:45 - 5:OO p.m. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Making Library Services Accessible 1994 PLA Natmal Conrefence eva~uaIm Iorrns ”Piice no1 ,ncluded in ieplsrrahon it? 16 .:’ MASTERING THE INTERNET JOB SEARCH community, partnerships that will enhance the Come learn strategies for beginning an Internet job service your library can provide. search, techniques for locating information desired and the best places to look for job and career information on-line. 1 5pecial Conference 5ervices j For your convenience, there will be a PLA Local Arrangements Desk, an ALA Placement Office, a. Press Room and a PLA Store. I PLEASE NOTE: PLA programs are offered on a cost-re basis. PLA reserves the right to cancel part of the National Conference if thert insufficient registration or for other re; Neither ALA nor PLA is responsible fa cancellation charges assessed by airli travel agencies, or other losses incurri to cancellation of programs. All inforn in this brochure is subject to change.