Library Worklife

Volume 2, No. 5 • May 2005

ALA-APA News

ALA-APA Programs at Annual Conference
in Chicago

While you're crafting your itinerary for Annual, don't forget these exciting programs!

Debate: Do Unions or Professional Associations Belong in Libraries?

Saturday, June 25, 1:30–3:30 pm
Hear from proponents and opponents to union presence in libraries. You will have a chance to voice your opinion, too!
Speakers: Maurice Freedman, Pamela Wilson, Saul Schniderman, President of AFSCME 2910

Networking Breakfast

Sunday, June 26, 7:30–8:30 am
The winner of Dynix -ALA-APA Award for Promoting Salaries will be announced at this breakfast. It is also an informal opportunity to network with colleagues who are interested in unions and to get answers to your questions.

Pay Equity Studies: It Doesn't Take a Consultant

Sunday, June 26, 9:30–11 am
How to conduct pay equity studies with and without a consultant.
Speakers: Jan Feye-Stukas; Ray Markey, AFT Local 4100

How Do I Know It's Discrimination?: Recognizing and Resolving Discriminatory Employment Practices in Libraries (co-sponsored with ALA Office for Diversity)

Sunday, June 26, 1:30–3:30 pm
As charges of discrimination become more and more frequent in libraries it becomes increasingly important that human resources personnel, managers, supervisors, and individual library workers are able to identify and reconcile unlawful practices and disparate treatment in the workplace before they require third-party resolution or formal litigation. This program will look at civil rights and equal employment protections and guidelines for making and handling discrimination.
Speakers: Sharon Tufts, Cleveland Public Library; Julius Rhodes, mpr group; Desiree Goodwin, Harvard University

Negotiating Your Next Compensation Package: Tools You Can Use (co-sponsored with ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment)

Monday, June 27, 8–10 am
This interactive session will give you the opportunity to learn the principles of negotiation and engage in mock negotiations. You will leave the session excited and empowered with tools you need to make your next offer your best offer!
Speaker: Mary Pergander, Lake Bluff Public Library; John Keister, John Keister and Associates

Communications Skills for Managers

Monday, June 27, 1:30–3:30 pm
How to effectively communicate with and advocate for your staff.
Speaker: David Orenstein

Outsourcing and Downsizing/Downgrading: False Economies or Fiscal Prudence?

Monday, June 27, 4:00–5:30 pm
The same cost-cutting methods that are happening in the for-profit world are taking hold in libraries. Is it worth it and are there hidden costs?