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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1993 13:40:03 EST
From: "Ophelia M. Payne" <omp2w@UVA.PCMAIL.VIRGINIA.EDU>
Subject: VLA PARA. Preliminary Conference Agenda
The VLA PARAPROFESSIONAL FORUM will present its Second Annual
Paraprofessional Conference on May 23-24, 1994 at the University of
Richmond, Richmond, VA. The theme for next year's conference will be:
CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE:
Vision
Leadership
Advancement
Professionalism
Foresight
A program to enhance the professional development of paraprofessionals
and to provide workshops, presentations, roundtables, panels and
networking opportunites.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
May 23-24, 1994
Monday, May 23
7:30-8:30 Breakfast (Heilman Dining Center)
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:30 Welcome Introductions
9:30-10:30 Keynote Address "OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS
PARAPROFESSIONALS"- Anna Kehnast (Co-chair of
ALA SSIRT and NJALA).
10:45-12:15 First Session
A. Getting from Here to There Via Internet
(Hands on - Limit 18/24 per session). Beginner's
access to the world via electronic communication.
B. Sink of Swim
Time management skills for problems of shrinking
staff, budget cuts and morale.
C. Ergonomics
Is your desk/chair right for you?
D. Resume! Resume! Resume!
Everything you ever wanted to know about resumes,
styling of emphasize, qualifications.
E. Writing Skills
How to write for business and publication.
12:15-1:30 Lunch (Heilman Dining Center)
1:30-3:00 Second Sessions
F. Getting From Here to There via Internet
(Limit 42- Beginners- Hands on).
G. Arrest the Stress
The power of laughter and play to relieve stress
and help us become more productive in our lives
and our jobs.
H. Plateauing and Career Challenges
Do we stand still of do we search for avenues of
challenge and new opportunities?
I. The Golden Rule Revisited (Panel)
Paraprofessionals and Professionals working together
as members of a team.
J. "Netting Around the World and Back
Developing and managing staff use of electronic mail.
Who, How, and Why of E-mail. (Issues oriented, not
hands on).
3:15-4:15 Roundtable Discussions
Departmental discussions on policies, staffing
procedures, and problems within various depart-
ments.
5:00-5:45 Reception (Lora Robins Gallery)
6:00-7:30 Banquet (Heilman Dining Center)
Speaker- Karen Williams- "Humor in the Workplace."
8:30-- Tours, Entertainment, and Networking
Tuesday, May 24
7:30-8:30 Breakfast (Heilman Dining Center)
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:30 Welcome and Recognitions
9:30-10:30 Keynote Speaker- Edward Gillen (NYSLAA Secretary,
Editor Newsletter and NYSL). "Control Your Destiny".
10:45-12:15 First Session
K. Getting From Here to There via Internet
(Beginners - Limit 42- Hands on)
L. Horror in the Stacks!
The need and demand for preservation and
conservation in our libraries.
M. Leadership vs. Management
There are leaders and there are managers, but
do the "twain" meet?
N. Will or Not to Will
The pros and cons of living wills, power of attorney,
wills and trust.
O. Personnel Issues
Personnel issues facing the workforce today.
12:15-1:30 Lunch (Heilman Dining Center)
1:30-3:00 Second Session
P. Getting From Here to There via Internet
(Beginners - Limit 42- Hands on
Q. To Communicate and Its Effect on the Job or
Not to Communicate
The path to understanding, problem solving and
self empowerment through effective communications.
R. Strange Encounters
How to handle difficult people.
S. Training is Essential! - OJT or Otherwise!
A well trained staff is a productive and efficient
staff.
T. Investments
How to plan for the future.
3:15-3:45 Closing Session
For more information please contact:
Dianne Lucado
Cataloging Dept.
Virginia Tech.
P.O. Box 90001
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Bitnet: DLUCADO@VTVM1
Internet: DLUCADO@vtvm1.cc.vt.edu
Ophelia M. Payne
Cataloging Dept.
University of Virginia
(804) 924-0204
omp2w@virginia.edu
