The announcement for the basic LMSI I is forthcoming, as well as, the URL for the website of the LMSI II. ADVANCED Library Management Skills Institute II: The Management Process Registration | Lodging, Parking & Directions Links Program | Speaker Biographies | Institute Home|University Libraries Home <http://library.albany.edu/> June 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2008 Standish Room, 3rd Floor of the Science Library, University at Albany, Main Campus In this four-day advanced intensive learning event, participant focus on the organization as a whole and the individual's roles in it. Based on the principles of organizational learning, this Institute stresses the impact of individual and team learning on overall effectiveness. Participants will learn and practice key principles of organizational learning. Institute focuses on: * Ability to see patterns, systematic cause/effect, and understand the importance and nature of the organization as a system * Understanding of external and internal impact on organizational choice * Developing and communicating a shared vision and understanding individual roles on organizational effectiveness * Best practices of management techniques Subjects covered: * Personal mastery * Mental models * Systems thinking * Team learning * Leadership * Values Who Should Attend? * Those seeking advanced management skills * Library administrators/supervisors/team leaders Is this Institute right for me? * Ability to commit four full days ( 9am - 5pm) * Willingness to participate in large & small group discussions, experiential activities, and self-assessment * Interest in learnings new skills and approaches The advanced ARL Library Management Skills Institute II: The Management Process will take place June 10, 11, 12 and 13 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Standish Room on the third floor of the Science Library. Registration is $ 750.00 for employees of ARL and SUNY Libraries, $ 850.00 for employees of non-ARL Libraries and includes a reception on June 10, lunch and afternoon refreshments each day. Please register by May 2, 2008 to reserve a seat. A minimum of 30 registrants is necessary for this Institute to proceed. For further information contact Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee at 518 - 442 - 3574, email: [log in to unmask] Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee Library Personnel Officer University Libraries - LI 111 University at Albany, SUNY 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, New York 12222 (518) 442-3574 phone (518) 442-3567 fax