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Friends of CTLSFriends Brochure | Workshop Stipend Application
FOCTLS is offering stipends for your continuing educationAt the January Winter Membership meeting, the Board of the FOCTLS endorsed continued stipends for workshops up to $50. This covers the workshop fee, mileage and a meal if necessary. You can apply for all of the stipend or just what you think you need so you can attend--bringing the whole staff can be a possibility for some of the small libraries now.
FOCTLS Dessert Social and Workshop
Friends Update for 2010This year, the Friends will honor the important contributions that the many Friends groups, volunteers, librarians, board members, and citizens make to the success of public libraries in our region. A new CTLS Awards Program will recognize the hard work and accomplishments of your library’s special angels with 4 new System awards to be presented January 22, 2010, at the Friends Meeting during the Winter Membership Meeting. The categories for recognition are: - Friends Project of the Year - Library Board Member of the Year - Teen Volunteer of the Year - Librarian of the Year An awards committee will select the friends group and individuals to be honored. Supporting continuing education for CTLS members is high on the list of priorities for the FOCTLS. Since the System will charge for continuing education events in FY 2010, the Friends will continue to award special CE stipends which will enable members to attend at least 1 CTLS workshop during the fiscal year. Twenty stipends of $50 each will be provided to members who need this support to attend System training events. The Friends will review applications and notify successful recipients prior to the training date. The Friends will also support 1 workshop which will be free of charge for all member library staff during the fiscal year. This workshops will coincide with the January 2010 Membership Meeting and Dessert Social. Perhaps the most wide-reaching project of the Friends is their generous support for the “23 Things” on-line workshop scheduled to run for 9 weeks in December, January, and February. “23 Things” is a discovery learning program designed to encourage staff to explore new technologies and reward them for participating in the 23 exercises that comprise the program’s curriculum. The “23 Things” kick-off event coincides with the CTLS Technology Conference December 11 in Georgetown. This workshop will introduce library staff to 23 web 2.0 technologies that are used by the public. The first 100 library staff members that complete the on-line program will receive a reward. The Friends of CTLS will pay for these and at least ˝ of the prizes will be reserved for libraries serving populations of fewer than 25,000. Staff members who complete the program will be able to select one of the following items: an MP3 player or a choice of $25 gift card from Best Buy. 2010 promises to be a memorable year as we celebrate the many Friends that make public libraries and service in those libraries unique and rewarding. Friends of CTLS MissionThe Friends of the Central Texas Library System (FOCTLS) is a volunteer organization intended to promote and to support public library development through advocacy, acquisition of grants and other funds and the sharing of lessons learned within the Central Texas Library System area. FOCTLS is a 501C3 non-profit organization. The FOCTLS solicits and accepts grants and other funds on behalf of CTLS members. Membership fees and donations are tax deductible. What will FOCTLS Do? |
FOCTLS Dessert Social with Rod Stockstill & “Outcome Based Evaluations” Workshop by Lisa Metzer. Friday, January 22, 2010, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. You are invited to an afternoon of Fun and Food with the FOCTLS. Receive 1.5 hours CE credit for this workshop where you will learn how putting on a program like this can meet the goals of object-oriented programs. Save room for dessert! Social cost is $5.00 per person at the door. Salado Civic Center, 601 North Main Street, Salado.