I have made very valuable connections with "neighbors" through attending these
events. It's nice to have a colleague close-by that you can call for assistance.
Though we certainly associate with our building colleagues, there's something
important about meeting with other local LMS's. National events don't give us the
same ties.
Harry
Harry F. Coffill
hcoffill@egrps.org
Media Center Specialist
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Drama Department
East Grand Rapids High School
"All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and mediocrity are
easy. Stay away from easy." -Scott Alexander, Screenwriter
>>> On 6/3/2009 at 9:20 AM, in message <4A2678AC.4000109@mackin.com>, Ann Mansfield
><ann.mansfield@MACKIN.COM> wrote:
Oh David-
Although I know that these are worthwhile events, as a former state
school library association president, please don't dismiss state/local
gatherings-they truly are the grassroots and training network for our
national organizations and initiatives. I felt I became a much stronger
teacher librarian and professional advocate because of my involvement at
the local and state levels and these experiences were an invaluable
help to me when I attained National Board Certification. As someone who
now works in the private sector for a vendor, I believe companies such
as ours have much to offer the library community and they to us at these
events. Plus, though I hate to play the economics card, local and
state conferences are a great way for many to stay involved at a lower
cost.
Ann Mansfield, Nat'l Bd. Certified LMS
Opening Day Collections Coordinator
Mackin Library Services
Burnsville, MN.
ann.mansfield@mackin.com
800-245-9540
--------------------------------------------------------------------
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, you send a message 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
* LM_NET Help & Information: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/
* LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
* EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm ( http://lm/ )-net.info/join.html
* LM_NET Supporters: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/category/links/el-announce/
--------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------
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, you send a message 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
* LM_NET Help & Information: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/
* LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
* EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/join.html
* LM_NET Supporters: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/category/links/el-announce/
--------------------------------------------------------------------
LM_NET
Mailing List Home