The Dominican University Graduate School of Library and Information Science at River Forest, Illinois (near Chicago) has been conducting a series of innovative workshops on this topic, including the following:
March 17, 2008: 4-6pm
“Get a Voice: Why Writing, Blogging and Speaking Out Are Crucial to Advancing Your LIS Career”
John Berry III, Editor-At-Large, Library Journal
Rebecca Crown Library, Springer Suites
March 31, 2008: 4-6pm
“Libraries: What it Takes to Lead-An Interactive Workshop for Managers and Aspiring Managers”
Kathryn J. Deiss, Content Strategist, Association of College and Research Libraries
Crown 330
April 14, 2008: 4-6 pm
“Libraries, Advocacy, and the Power of the Personal Connection”
Emily Sheketoff, Associate Executive Director of the American Library Association (ALA), and Manager of the Washington Office
Rebecca Crown Library, Springer Suites
Those interesting in attending should contact:
Dominican University Graduate School of Library and Information Science
7900 West Division Street, River Forest IL, 60305
Please RSVP attendance to (708)524-6845 or email gslis@dom.edu