AMIGOS Spring 1994 Membership Conference

Spring 1994 Membership Conference at the Harvey Hotel-Addison in Dallas,
Texas May 10-13

Tuesday, May 10
Electronic Journals and the Modern Library

*   Full-day Workshop.  Conquer the "Information Explosion" with
    easy-to-adapt strategies for the successful integration of
    electronic journal acquisitions, collection development, storage and
    access in your library. Led by Marilyn Geller, Serials Cataloger,
    MIT Libraries. AMIGOS Members: $95/$85 early.

Wednesday, May 11
Telecommunications and Information:  The Commercial Perspective

*   Morning General Session.  Telecommunication industry experts will
    present perspective on the emerging information superhighway and the
    relationships between commercial and publicly funded organizations
    in the information infrastructure.  Larry Learn, Director of
    Technical Planning, OCLC, will provide an overview of the industry,
    economic issues and the regulatory environment.  Representing the
    commercial sector, Warren Gifford, Executive Director, Bellcore,
    will discuss trends, business strategies and research and development
    activities.  AMIGOS Members: $95/$85 early.

*   Afternoon Small Group Sessions include contract cataloging
    strategies and basics, collection analysis, OCLC telecommunications,
    OCLC reference services, PRISM ILL, document delivery, Preservation
    Services and Automation Alley.

*   A Member Reception will include complimentary hors d'oeuvres and
cash bar.

Thursday, May 12

*   Morning Membership Meeting agenda includes Board of Trustees
    elections and approval of annual membership fees. Participate in
    this introductory opportunity whereby AMIGOS Board, staff and
    members determine Plan 2000, the strategic direction for AMIGOS
    through the Year 2000.

Achieving Breakthrough Service

*   Register with AMIGOS for this special event!  AMIGOS proudly serves
    as organizer for the American Library Association teleseminar--a
    national forum customer service.  The four-hour program will
    demonstrate how outstanding service can create impressive gains in
    customer satisfaction and higher levels of customer a community
    support.  Lunch will be provided. AMIGOS Members: $40/$30 early.

Friday, May 13
Creativity and TQM: Implementing Change in Libraries

*   Morning Workshop.  Back by popular demand, Brenda Branch, Director,
    Austin Library, provides no)nonsense people strategies for
    generating involvement and enthusiasm in your library.  AMIGOS
    Members: $85/$60 early.

Exhibit Basics for Libraries and Archives

*   Afternoon Workshop.  Learn simple and economical techniques for
    displaying institution's prized possessions.  Led by Kenneth
    Lavender, Curator, Rare Books Texana Collections, University of
    North Texas Libraries. AMIGOS Members: $50/$40 early.

Registration materials to arrive in March.  Non-member/student rates


Tonya Derrick
Applications Support Specialist

AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc.
12200 Park Central Drive, Suite 500
Dallas, Texas 75251
800-843-8482
214-851-8000
214-991-6061 (fax)

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