[MNASIS-L] MN SLA Chapter hosts July 14th SLA seminar: "Exploring Alternative Careers"

[Janet M. Arth]

The Minnesota Chapter will host the July 14th SLA Virtual Seminar, 
"Exploring Alternative Careers" -- see below for registration details.

Date:  Wednesday, July, 2004

Time:  1:00 - 2:30pm CDT  (plan to arrive a few minutes early, because the 
seminar starts promptly at 1pm)


Location:
   Northwest Area Foundation
   60 Plato Blvd.   Suite 400
   St. Paul, MN  55107

Your host:  Melissa Yauk

Directions: 
<http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&formtype=search&countryid=250&addtohistory=&country=US&address=60+Plato+Blvd+E&city=Saint+Paul&state=MN&zipcode=55107-1827&historyid=&submit=Get+Map>http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&formtype=search&countryid=250&addtohistory=&country=US&address=60+Plato+Blvd+E&city=Saint+Paul&state=MN&zipcode=55107-1827&historyid=&submit=Get+Map


Cost:  $10 for SLA/ASIST members:  $15 for non-members  (Please make your 
check payable to "Minnesota Chapter SLA" and bring it with you to the seminar.

How to register:
   Fill out the registration form below and send it to Jim Tchobanoff 
(<mailto:jtchobanoff at bigfoot.com>jtchobanoff at bigfoot.com) or call Jim at 
651 636-3738.  Space is limited, so register ASAP.  Registrations will be 
handled in the order received and a confirmation message will be sent.

[Please note that if you register, you are obligated pay for your seminar 
attendance, whether or not you show up on the 14th]

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July 14th Virtual Seminar Registration Form:

Name:

Phone number:

SLA/ASIST member:  yes  no

Do you need a receipt:  yes  no


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Thanks to Melissa Yauk at Northwest Area Foundation for hosting the seminar.

Any questions, call Jim Tchobanoff at 651 636-3738 or send an email 
(<mailto:jtchobanoff at bigfoot.com>jtchobanoff at bigfoot.com).


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Seminar information follows:

Exploring Alternative Careers

July 14, 2004
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CDT

Linda W. Braun is a principal in LEO: Librarians and Educators Online. She 
provides consulting, training, evaluation, and strategic planning services 
to libraries in profit and non-profit settings. Much of her work is in 
managing information related projects for organizations. This includes 
managing planning and implementation projects, designing and developing web 
content, and creating and implementing online learning experiences.

Description
In the 21st century being a librarian does not necessarily mean working 
inside a space called a library. Librarians are using their skills as 
library information professionals in a variety of roles within 
organizations and as independent consultants and trainers. Perhaps you are 
at a time in your career where you are thinking you would like to try one 
of the "out-of-the" box careers that other librarians have jumped into. 
But, you might not be sure how to get started in making the transition. 
This conference will give you the information you need as you begin the 
process.

The seminar will answer the following questions:
    * How do I market my skills as a library information professional in 
new and unique ways?
    * For what job titles and descriptions are my library information 
skills best suited?
    * What are some examples of how other library information professionals 
are using a library degree?
    * What steps you should take to guarantee success in order to take on a 
new role outside of the traditional library professional box?