Recruiting and Mentoring A Diverse Workforce for New Jersey\x92s Libraries

Co-Sponsored by the Urban Libraries Section of the New Jersey Library Association and the New Jersey State Library\x92s 2006 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarians Grant

Monroe Township Public Library 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township 08831

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

To provide the best service to New Jersey\x92s increasingly diverse population, the state\x92s public libraries can benefit from professionals who reflect their communities. Learn how to help recruit and mentor such a workforce for your library.

Workshops include:

Recruiting a Diverse Workforce: A Success Story
Mentoring 101
Recruitment and Mentoring Tips (panel discussion) with special attention to 
            the African-American, Latino, and ADA populations 

Presenters include: Nicole Cooke, President and Co-Founder of the Trenton Chapter of the Black Caucus of ALA; Pat Tumulty, President of NJLA; Maria Baratta, Assistant Director of the New Jersey State Library Braille and Talking Book Center; Mario Gonzalez, Director of Passaic Public Library and Executive Board Member of the American Library Association

To Register: https://secure.thriva.com/Reg/Form.aspx?IDTD=1607587&IDRPH=1659115 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 10, 9:00\x9712:30 Directions: http://www.monroetwplibrary.org/directions.htm Cost: Free

Information: Maryanne Knutson @ 609-278-2640, ext. 136 or mknutson@PROTECTED

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