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Tuesday February 26: Dealing with Diversity: Transforming Your Library's Work Environment<http://sla-ny.blogspot.com/2008/01/tuesday-february-26-dealing-with.html> Today's world demands the most from its information professionals – a range of principles and skills that will allow individuals at all levels to excel in the field. The skills to effectively navigate a diverse workplace are invaluable for executives and staff alike. For this reason the SLA-NY chapter is bringing to you: Dealing with Diversity: Transforming Your Library's Work Environment Presenter: Dr. *Camila A. Alire * <http://www.camilaalire.com/bio.html> , Dean Emerita University of New Mexico & Colorado State University and 2008 ALA Presidential Candidate http://www.camilaalire.com/bio.html Join us in this interactive seminar designed to help attendees deal with diversity in their work environment. It concentrates on exploring how managerial leadership can infuse and advance diversity within that environment and within the profession. Engaging participants in appropriate exercises, Camila will cover topics such as leading by example; defining the various types of diversity; empowering staff to embrace diversity; working towards diverse staff success; employing problem-solving and innovating thinking to infuse diversity. She will also share her thoughts on cultural competencies. Date: Tuesday February 26, 2008 5:30 - 6:00 – TBA 6:00 - 8:00 – Interactive seminar followed by Q&A Location: Credit Suisse 11 Madison Avenue Entrance is between 24th and 25th Street on Madison or Park SLA members: FREE Non-members: $10.00 fee at the door (payable by check, made out to SLA NY Chapter). Please RSVP to Vida Cohen at cohen.v@att.net by Friday Feb. 22 to have your name added to the security list. I am looking forward to seeing many of you there to join the thought provoking session. Kind regards, Lassana Magassa Chair, SLA NY Diversity lmagassa100@qc.cuny.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------