New Directors Orientation 2011

Registration is now open for the New Jersey State Library’s 2011 New Directors’ Orientation. The workshop will be held on February 16 & 23, 2011 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.

This is a two-day orientation workshop for new public library directors. Registrants must attend BOTH days. The workshop will concentrate on the following areas: Library Finance and State Aid, Budgeting, Library Technology and E-rate, Library Law, Policy and Procedure Creation and Maintenance, Library Marketing, Library Boards and more. There will also be an overview of services offered by the New Jersey State Library and the Talking Book & Braille Center. This is a great opportunity for new directors to learn the basics about their positions and to network with State Library personnel, other library professionals and new library directors from around the state.

Registration is limited to 25. The online registration process is for new directors ONLY. Branch managers may apply by calling David Lisa at 609-278-2640 ext. 191.

New directors are given preference in the registration process, but branch managers are welcome to apply. New Directors Orientation 2011 will be held at the New Jersey State Library, 185 West State St., Trenton, NJ 08625. Lunch is included on both workshop days.

To register for this workshop, go to:

https://secure.thriva.com/Reg/Form.aspx?IDTD=1607587&IDRPH=1659115

If you have any questions, please contact David Lisa at 609-278-2640, Ext. 191 or dlisa@njstatelib.org.