>DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT BASICS - FINAL CALL FOR TRAINERS
>
>The Library of Congress and the Association for Library Collections
>& Technical
>Services (ALCTS) are seeking trainers for a new training initiative.
>
>BACKGROUND
>
>In November 2000, the Bicentennial Conference on Bibliographic Control for the
>New Millennium was held to bring together authorities in the cataloging and
>metadata communities to discuss outstanding issues involving
>improved discovery
>and access to Web resources. One resulting recommendation was the development
>of training and continuing education to improve bibliographic control of
>selected Web resources. The Cataloger's Learning Workshop (CLW) has been
>established as a clearinghouse for cataloging and metadata training. 'Digital
>Project Management Basics' is the last of five workshops developed to support
>the goal of improving bibliographic control of Web resources.
>Information about
>CLW is available at: <http://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/>
>
>WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
>
>'Digital Project Management Basics' is a one-day workshop with the goal of
>preparing attendees to serve as project leaders and team members in digital
>library projects. Topics covered include:
>
>* Creating a project management roadmap
>* Collaboration and team building
>* Grant writing and development of a feasible work plan
>* Project assessment
>
>A more detailed outline of the workshop is available at:
><http://www.library.cornell.edu/alcts/Digital%20Project%20Management%20outline%20Woodley1.doc>
>
>INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
>
>The objective of the Instructor Development Seminar (IDS) is to develop
>trainers to deliver 'Digital Project Management Basics' in a
>classroom setting.
>This half-day seminar will prepare participants to deliver the course material
>and will outline the role of the trainer in the CLW organizational framework.
>
>The instructor seminar for this workshop will be held in conjunction
>with ALA Midwinter on the morning of Thursday, January 18th, at the
>University of Washington in Seattle. Instructors are required to
>attend this seminar to be designated as CLW trainers for this workshop.
>
>SUPPORT FROM HOME INSTITUTION
>
>The applicant must have the support of the home institution to participate.
>Travel expenses to attend the IDS are not reimbursed by CLW. When leading a
>workshop, instructors will receive travel expenses (and optionally an
>honorarium) from the sponsoring organization.
>
>REQUIREMENTS
>
>* Demonstrated experience in managing or implementing a digital
>library project
>* Prior experience as a trainer in a classroom setting.
>
>APPLICATION PROCESS
>
>If you are interesested in becoming a trainer for this workshop, please
>complete the application below and return to Steve Shadle
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>notified by December 22nd of their acceptance at the seminar and
>will be provided with additional details at that time. Questions
>about the workshop or the seminar can be directed to Steve Shadle
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>APPLICATION: 'DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT BASICS' INSTRUCTOR
>DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
>
>NAME:
>TITLE/POSITION:
>INSTITUTION:
>STREET ADDRESS:
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>CITY/STATE/ZIP:
>PHONE:
>FAX:
>EMAIL:
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>PLEASE LIST QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IN EACH OF THESE AREAS
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>* Demonstrated experience in digital library implementation or management.
>Please describe your specific contributions to the project and provide a URL
>for the digital library.
>
>* Experience as a trainer in a classroom setting.
>
>SUPERVISOR'S INFORMATION (Required)
>
>NAME:
>TITLE/POSITION:
>INSTITUTION:
>STREET ADDRESS:
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>CITY/STATE/ZIP:
>PHONE:
>FAX:
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>REFERENCE WHO CAN SPEAK TO YOUR TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (Required)
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>NAME:
>TITLE/POSITION:
>INSTITUTION:
>STREET ADDRESS:
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>CITY/STATE/ZIP:
>PHONE:
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Marty Kurth
Director, Discovery Systems & Services
Cornell University Library
504 Olin Library
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-6112
FAX 607-254-5419
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