Mark your calendar!
CRPLSA hosts a wide variety of training opportunities, sponsors annual conferences, and encourages library staff, trustees, and Friends to join in the fun and the learning. Check here for interesting opportunities to learn about today's libraries and attend unique workshops. Mark your calendar and plan to join us.
Lean Library Management
- Friday, September 14, 2012 --- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- St. Cloud Public Library, Mississippi Room
- John Huber, keynote speaker and author of Lean Library Management: Eleven Strategies for Reducing Costs and Improving Service
, - Break out sessions with practical experiences from around Minnesota
- Books will be available for purchase
Return on Investment Analysis for Minnesota Public Libraries
- Thursday, February 23, 2012 --- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon
- St. Cloud Public Library, Mississippi Room
- Friday, February 24, 2012 --- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon
- Roseville Library, 2180 North Hamline Ave,Roseville, MN 55113
- Jim Skurla, Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) within the University of Minnesota -Duluth's Labovitz School of Business & Economics
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CRPLSA to Sponsor MLA Annual ConferenceSeptember 15, 2011 -- Hundreds library staff, trustees, Friends, and vendors will gather in Duluth, October 12-14, 2011 for the Minnesota Library Association’s annual conference |
MN Library Certification Program Takes Off Again!
September 12, 2011 -- The certification program provides library staff with a framework to improve their skills, knowledge, and abilities in 55 competency areas. These include philosophy of library services, management, public services, technical services and cataloging, reference services, and technology. The site provides basic information, enrollment forms, and certification contacts for each regional public library.
The Minnesota program is currently linking this program to the American Library Association Allied Professionals Association to allow those who complete the Minnesota program to easily qualify for the ALA-APA certification. More on this topic coming at the MLA conference in Duluth!
Over the coming years, round robin workshops covering all of these competencies will be provided around the state. Information on the dates and locations for the FALL 2011 round robin sessions, Day 1: Introduction to Library Services, are on the master calendar. More information will be forthcoming on how to register for these sessions.
CRPLSA extends its appreciation to the Minnesota Library Certification Committee for their work in making this new launch possible. Particular thanks to the former Chair and leader of the Certification Program efforts in Minnesota, Rebecca Patton, who made this program successful for so many participants.
CRPLSA Launches Revised Certification Program
August 22, 2011 -- CRPLSA is proud to announce the launch of a new certification website. While aspects are still under-development, the course competencies, participant responsibilities, and a calendar outlining upcoming training events is available for interested participants.
Future Changes to Minnesota Certification
CRPLSA has agreed to support the Minnesota Certification program through the following principles and actions.
- CRPLSA will merge the current Oversight and Steering Certification Committees into a single MN Library Certification Committee.
- CRPLSA will assign the following leadership roles and responsibilities for the Certification Committee.
- CRPLSA will invite the stakeholders to appoint non-voting liaisons to the Certification Committee.
- CRPLSA will support participants' concurrent participation in the ALA-APA Certification Program.
- Each CRPLSA region will take responsibility for program participants from their region.
- CRPLSA will insure an effective web site for the program with comprehensive, updated information.
- CRPLSA will insure that effective trainers are available across the state to cover competencies.
For more information, click here for a copy of the Minnesota Certification for Library Staff: A CRPLSA White Paper, November 2010
CRPLSA Supports MLA
October 10, 2010 -- Nearly 500 attendees were in Rochester for the annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association. Once again, CRPLSA provided financial support for this important training opportunity for library staff, trustees, and Friends.
CRPLSA also hosted a Legacy showcase with Around the State in 75 Minutes. During a lightning fast round, each region re-capped successful FY 2010 Library Legacy activities.
Minnesota Opportunities for Reference Excellence
September 24, 2010 -- CRPLSA and Minitex, are pleased to offer training on Minnesota Opportunities for Reference Excellence (MORE) to libraries around Minnesota. This full-day workshop includea interactive discussion and the opportunity to learn from fellow library staff about issues relating to reference work. Generally the workshop is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. but local times may vary. The MORE workshop will count for 6 contact hours towards the Minnesota Certification program. For registration and other information, please contact your regional library system.
Your most current MORE opportunity will be at the Traverse des Sioux Library System office in Mankato on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.
Library Arts and Cultural Training Series
October 6, 2009 -- CRPLSA will sponsor 12 Library Legacy Programs and Art Partnerships continuing education events around Minnesota during October and November with a goal of enhancing collaborative programming between libraries and community arts organizations. The featured speaker will be Leah Hughes, Children and Youth Program Director, at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Complete information, including a promotional brochure, dates, locations and registration contacts are detailed on CRPLSA's Library Legacy Funding page.
HR Training at Round-Robin Venues
August 24, 2009 -- The Council of Regional Public Library System Administrators (CRPLSA) will host Ann Goering in a series of human resourses managenemt workshops. The all day session entitled: Personnel Management in the Public Librarywill be conducted around the state in six locations listed below beginning September 15, 2009 and concluding September 24, 2009. Ms. Goering is an attorney specializing in labor and employment law. Workshop topics will include hiring, orientation and training, relevant statutes for employers, dealing with difficult employees, and employee rights. Each session will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is free to all members of the Minnesota Library Systems. Lunch will be on your own. Interested participants should register by sending email to the local contact person listed on the workshop flyer. Include your name, library, and email address, and please indicate if you require special accommodations. The deadline for registration is Thursday, September 10.
9/15 Mountain Iron
9/16 Detroit Lakes
9/17 St. Cloud
9/22 Maplewood
9/23 Mankato
9/24 Marshall
MLA Platinum Sponsorship
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July 27, 2009 -- Expecting over 500 particiapants at the upcoming 2009 Annual Conference of the Minnesota Library Association, CRPLSA will be a Platinum Sponsor supporting this important opporunity for library staff, trustees, Friends, and vendors to gather and discuss all-things library. |