Library Administration and Management Section Program, NCLA 2005 Conference

“Staff Training – Make it the Place to Be!” (Pre-Conference)	Tuesday, Sept. 20, 10 ~ 4:00 pm
This program will emphasize tools and techniques for conducting an effective needs assessment, offer practice conducting one, and provide everything needed to use this tool on the job. Participants will learn what to ask and who to ask in order to better focus the content of training. Participants will leave with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct a useful needs assessment and compose learning objectives for designing training.
“The Human Side of Staff Development”	Thursday, Sept. 22, 9:15 ~ 10:15 am
This program will offer examples and ideas for developing "people-centric" staff development events.
“Bruce Lee for Managers: Using the Martial Arts Philosophies of Bruce Lee at Work”	Thursday, Sept. 22, 4:15 ~ 5:15 pm
More than just an expert fighter, Bruce Lee was a gifted teacher, thoughtful philosopher, and an artist. The concepts he developed are applicable in many areas of life, including management. Find out how Lee's ideas can help your library.
“Superior Supervision Makes for a Supremely Happy Library”	Friday, Sept. 23, 9:00 ~ 10:00 am
Training in the art and science of supervision pays off in so many ways. Supervisors feel more confident in directing, monitoring and evaluating their staffs, who enjoy the benefits of a competent, caring supervisor. The session will provide guidance on developing superior supervisory skills.