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TEXAS
LIBRARY DIVISION Newsletter • Fall 2003 |
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Notes from the
Chair Are you familiar with the AskColorado
initiative? It's mentioned on page 5 in
the “A
collaborative virtual reference service was launched on The TLA Program Committee is working to
bring one of the Ask Colorado project leaders to the San Antonio Conference and
the TLA Executive Board has approached TSLAC to discuss how libraries
throughout the state can collaborate to create an AskTexas project. If such a project became a reality, perhaps
we could more easily demonstrate to our Legislators the value of library services
to education as well as our collaborative efforts to keep and use a core of
TexShare databases to benefit the citizens of Visit the AskColorado site and post your
ideas to our CULD Discussion List in the Members Only Section of the TLA Web
Site. Have you visited the Members Only Section
of the TLA Web Site? New features
continue to be added. “Member
Distribution Lists” now enables us to post messages to the CULD Discussion Lists
without adding messages to our own email out/in boxes. Make checking this area a regular part of
your weekly activities. “Member Search” (the online version of
the TLA Directory) allows us to search for members of committees, districts,
divisions and many other combinations.
It’s a great way to create our own special lists of TLA colleagues – and
with “Modify Membership Information/Choices” we can update our own information
as needed to stay in touch when we change email addresses or jobs.
Our Nominating Committee is beginning its
work. Please contact Karen Wielhorski
at wielhorski@cl.uh.edu if you would
like to recommend someone to the Committee.
ARTICLE
VI. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Section
1. Nominations. The Executive
Board shall appoint no later than October 1 of each year a Nominating Committee
of three members, none of whom is a current elected officer of the
Division. The Nominating Committee
shall: a) nominate
two candidates for each office provided for in Article IV of the Bylaws of this
Division; b) select
nominees representative of membership diversity, considering sex, ethnic
origin, geographic region, and type and size of library; c) ascertain
that the nominees meet the qualifications as provided for in Article IV,
Section 2 of these Bylaws; d) secure the
consent of the nominees in advance; e) submit the
names of the candidates in a report to the Chair of the Division no later than
December 1; f) make
available to the Division membership through the Division newsletter a list of
all candidates and their qualifications; g) tabulate
and verify the results of the elections; h) assume any
other responsibilities necessary for the conduct of election not otherwise
specified in these Bylaws. Section
2. Elections. Elections
shall be conducted annually by mail vote prior to March 1. For the offices of Chair, Chair-Elect, and
Secretary-Treasurer, the candidate receiving the largest number of votes shall
be elected. For Councilor, the nominee
receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected Councilor and the
nominee with the second highest number of votes shall be elected Alternate. In case of a tie vote, the successful
candidate will be determined by lot. Annual Conference
CULD Programs - CULD Program Committee News By Theodore E. Drake CULD Preconference Session - Measurement and Assessment in Libraries:
An Introduction to the Why, What, and How of Using Measurement to Increase
Effectiveness 3/17/2004 9:00 am - 4:00 pm This very timely,
introductory workshop is aimed at learning how to help staff understand the
strategic importance of practicing assessment and measurement and learning some
methods and tools for gathering information and evaluating success.
Participants will also participate in discussions of the challenges involved in
adopting a measurement strategy and practice writing measurable goals. The preconference will be lead by
Shelley Phipps. Shelley is the Assistant Dean for Team and Organization
Development at the University of Arizona Library, Tucson, which is a
team-based, customer-focused, learning organization. Since 1982, Shelley has
been an adjunct faculty member with the ARL Office of Leadership and Management
Services, offering library management institutes. She has
co-designed workshops on the “Learning Organization,” “Building a Culture of
Assessment,” and “Process Improvement.” Shelley also works as a consultant to
libraries undergoing restructuring. She has recently published articles and
presented at national and international conferences on learning organization
theory and practice, effective management systems, and organizational
developments at the University of Arizona.
Program & CULD Business Meeting— Assessment: Keep it Simple 3/18/2004 2:00 –
4:00 pm "Is assessment rocket science or
learning how to ride a bicycle? Keeping
a focus on the reasons for assessment can help make it manageable journey that
results in caring for results. CULD Program—
Marketing your Library 3/19/2004 3:00 - 3:50 pm Sure your library has changed -- but
has your image? Increasing visibility and support for academic and research
libraries and librarians has never been more important. Speakers will share
success stories and tips for better marketing of your library to students,
faculty, researchers, administrators, and staff. Presenters: Anne Drake, Coordinator of
the Learning Center, Tarrant County College – NE; Theodore E. Drake, Director
of Library Services, Tarrant County College – SO; and Tommie Wingfield,
Assistant to the Directorate for marketing and External Relations, University
of Texas at Arlington Libraries. Note: Times may vary as the conference
programming is finalized. Please check your program. Call For
Volunteers By Theodore E. Drake
CULD will be working with TexShare this coming year to develop a
proposal for the State Library on using volunteers to help update and maintain
the TexShare list of free databases. Go to the following url for more
information: http://www.texshare.edu/programs/academicdb/freedbsubject.html
If you are interested in serving on
this committee please contact Ted Drake at the following email: Please indicate your interest and tell
us a little about your background and experience. CULD Scholarship
Information Purpose Who May Apply Use of Scholarship Guidelines Demonstrates commitment to academic librarianship.
(Example: volunteer work in a library, encouragement of students’ library
usage, attendance at library workshops, indication from letter of recommendation.)
Demonstrates good written communications skills.
(Example: evaluation of application) Financial situation of applicant will be considered.
(Example: number of years in positions, family responsibilities, amount of
assistance from other sources) Applicant’s likelihood of continued involvement with TLA and CULD.
(Example: career goals, indications from personal statement and/or
letters of recommendation Application deadline: Feburary 1,
2004. Announcement of scholarship recipients
will be made before the TLA Conference in March, 2004. Please send any questions to Sue
Sappington, TLA/CULD Scholarship Chair Newsletter Editor: Jo Monahan Send comments to: Edward
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