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2008 Annual Conference Programming

LeadershipPlentyTM: Building Strategic Partnerships to Move from Talk to Action
Tuesday 8:30
am - 4:30 pm

Join Mary Beth Harrington as she continues the LeadershipPlentyTM series. Learn to build strategic partnerships between diverse organizations and individuals to effectively marshal community resources. Examine leadership strategies for charting the journey from community vision to concrete action. Preregistration required. Mary Beth Harrington, certified trainer, LeadershipPlentyTM  Project (Austin). Sponsored by the TALL Texans Round Table and Supervision, Management, and Administration Round Table.

TALL Texans Round Table Dessert Social
Tuesday: 8:00 - 10:00 pm Hyatt Regency, 300 Reunion Blvd.
Ticket purchase required

Going Beyond to Become a Strong Leader: TLA’s TALL Texans Institute
Wednesday 4:00 - 5:50 pm

Learn about TLA’s TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute and receive great tips on completing the application. TALL Texans will be available to answer questions and offer advice. A business meeting follows the program.
Presented by: Linda H. Alexander, lecturer, University of Houston-Clear Lake; Mary Christmas, program specialist for library media services, Corpus Christi ISD; Jane Claes, assistant professor, University of Houston-Clear Lake; Denise Kornegay, librarian, Paris ISD; Jack Strawn, librarian, O’Connor High School, Northside ISD (San Antonio).

Leaders in Libraries: What the Best Do Best, Part 1 and 2
Friday 8:00 - 11:50
am (with a short break in between)

Acquire strategies for success from the “best of the best” library leaders. Learn how leading libraries are transforming communities, re-engineering services, and adapting to changes without losing sight of their core mission and values. Participants discover new ideas, fresh thinking, and perspectives from some of the best library leaders! Presented by: David Bendekovic, vice president of marketing and sales, Polaris Library Systems.

TALL TEXANS CLASS OF 2007 ANNOUNCED

The 2007 TALL Texans were announced at the TLA Conference in April. They are:


Carla Braxton
, Library Media Specialist, Clinton P. Russell Elementary School, Dallas ISD
Aimee Camp, Public Services Librarian, Dorris Van Doren Regional Branch Library, El Paso Public Library
Clinton Chamberlain, Electronic Access/Serials Librarian, Trinity University, San Antonio
Heidi Daniel-Morgan, Assistant Manager, Juvenile Services, Houston Public Library
Colette Eason, Librarian/Campus Technologist, Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary School, Dallas ISD
Catherine Essinger, Architecture & Art Library Coordinator, University of Houston
Ellen Eyberg, Manager, Esperanza Acosta Moreno Regional Branch Library, El Paso Public Library
Valli Hoski, Continuing Education Librarian, Amigos Library Services, Dallas
Dana Hutchins, Librarian, Jackson Middle School, North East ISD, San Antonio
Melissa Johnson, Electronic Services/Serials Librarian, Abilene Christian University
Debra Lewis, Library Director, Pflugerville Community Library
Ann Mason, TexShare Coordinator, Texas State Library & Archives Commission
Edward Melton, Acting Manager, McGovern-Stella Link Branch, Houston Public Library
Mary Milligan, Librarian, Saint Luke’s Episcopal School, San Antonio
Anne Marie Mitchell, Metadata Coordinator, University of Houston Libraries
Janet Peri, Librarian, Patient/Family Library, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Kimberly Picozzi, Librarian, Calallen High School, Calallen ISD, Corpus Christi
Melissa Rippy, Manager of Library Services, Pasadena ISD
Leah Rosson, Librarian, Central High School Library, San Angelo ISD
Sarah Samson, Reference Services Manager, Round Rock Public Library
Kristy Smrcka, Assistant Manager, Highland Hills Branch, Dallas Public Library
Anna Stewart, Web Services Librarian, Saint Edwards University Libraries, Austin

Congratulations to all!


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