Summer Reading Program Workshop



The annual hands on activity and performers’ showcase.  Share ideas for the 2011 Summer Reading in NY Libraries program “One world many stories” and “You are here.”

In the afternoon, Beth Gallaway, The Information Goddess,  a national teen consultant will explain why teens act the way they do in the library.
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Safety and Security for Library Personnel




Please join us for a library safety and security workshop presented by security specialist Bryan Oliver.  This workshop will provide information on recognizing and appropriately handing safety and security threats in the library.

Where: Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room
When:October 27, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm or October 28, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Who should attend: All staff and volunteers

Please let Jill Ryder know which session you will attend.

CPLA: Budget and Finance Workshop






Where: Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room

Gain the skills and knowledge to effectively manage all aspects of the library budget process, presented by Sandra Nelson.

At the end of the training program, participants will be able to assign budget responsibilities, describe the typical sources of library funding, identify typical budget categories, compare and contrast four types of budgets, prepare a program budget from a line-item budget, link the budget process to the library’s strategic planning priorities, develop performance measures and operations indicators for specific library services, complete a cost-benefit analysis, establish fiscal controls and manage their cash flow, evaluate sources of funding for a capital campaign, and develop an effective budget presentation.

SALS’ directors  should look forward to an email mid-summer.  Library managers outside of SALS, please go to the CPLA website for registration.