> The Art of Strategic Persuasion: Essential Skills for Leaders
> Effective communication and presentation skills are a signature
> feature of highly successful people and these skills generally have to
> be cultivated and learned. No matter where you are presently in your
> career, you can significantly enhance your professional prospects by
> learning how to become a more confident and compelling speaker.
>
> In partnership with SLA, FLICC and ARL, OCLC Eastern is pleased to
> offer a one day workshop featuring two dynamic speakers: Dr. Susan
> Miller and Mr. Tom Calcagni. This outstanding seminar is entitled, The
> Art of Strategic Persuasion: Essential Skills for Leaders, and it is a
> must-attend event for anyone who is serious about developing their
> communication and leadership skills.
>
> Dr. Susan Miller will teach you how to be heard the first time. You
> will learn how to capture your listener immediately with a
> professional presence, pleasant but authoritative vocal tone, and
> clear message. She will offer strategies to diminish your anxiety and
> assert yourself during challenging situations.
>
> Tom Calcagni will present his "What-Why-How" technique for high-stakes
> presentations and interviews. Through his system for delivering
> personal and professional messages, participants will develop the
> ability and confidence to craft results-driven answers to any type of
> question, and to ensure their ideas are effectively expressed and
> heard.
>
> Dr. Miller and Mr. Calcagni generally charge thousands of dollars for
> this presentation, but they have graciously lowered their pricing for
> this exclusive event. The cost is $180 and it includes a continental
> breakfast, lunch, and complimentary copies of their current books. For
> more information about this workshop and to register, please visit our
> Web
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1265195&l=30870&ctl=1B99294:61CED683C
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> <mailto:eastern@oclc.org>  at 1-800-543-4599.
>
> The Art of Strategic Persuasion: Essential Skills for Leaders
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1265195&l=30870&ctl=1B99294:61CED683C
> 78EB2FFDFC79E3706337D2F8EB5567F6E175852&>
> April 10, 2008
> 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
> (book signing from 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
> Cato Institute
> 1000 Massachusetts Ave NW
> Washington, D.C. 20001-5403
>
> Learn more about developing young adult programming at Engaging Teens
> 2008
> Engaging Teens, presented by OCLC Eastern and SOLINET, will take place
> on May 8-9, 2008, at the Arlington Public Library in Arlington,
> Virginia. This first-ever conference on teen programming in libraries
> is for librarians, educators and staff who work with teens. You'll
> learn about tools and creative approaches to help you engage and
> connect with teens in your community. You'll leave with new sources of
> support, networking contacts and educational resources for servicing
> those "hard to reach" youth.
>
> Selected highlights of the conference include:
>
> Michele Gorman, Teen Services Manger at Charlotte and Mecklenburg
> County Public Library of Charlotte, North Carolina will present a
> workshop "This Ain't Your Mama's Library: Technology, Radical Trust,
> and the Role of Social Networking for Teens in Today's 21st Century
> Library"
> Kevin Cherry, Senior Program Officer from The Institute of Museum and
> Library Services (IMLS), will discuss award-winning grants in teen
> development and how to apply for a national grant
> Cathy De Rosa, OCLC Vice-President for the Americas and Global Vice
> President of Marketing, will discuss teens, technology and the mashed
> up library
> Elyse Adler, Research and Special Projects Administrator of the
> Nashville Public Library of Nashville, Tennessee, will talk about
> their award-winning teen program, TOTAL
> Linda Holtslander, Division Manager for Development, Programming and
> Public Relations for Loudoun County Public Library of Loudoun County,
> Virginia, will showcase what they did to receive the John Cotton Dana
> Award for "Hanging Out Rocks!", a campaign that responded to the needs
> of teens in their growing county by giving them a place that they
> could call their own.
> Hedra Packman, Director of Library Services at the Free Public Library
> of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will talk about their $1 million IMLS
> Laura Bush 21st Century Grant on recruiting the next generation of
> youth and teen librarians
> The cost is $100 for a single day or $170 for both Thursday and
> Friday. Register now. Still have questions? Visit our Web site
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1265195&l=30870&ctl=1B99293:61CED683C
> 78EB2FFDFC79E3706337D2F8EB5567F6E175852&>  or contact OCLC Eastern
> <mailto:eastern@oclc.org>  at 1-800-543-4599 for additional
> information about this event.
>
> Engaging Teens Conference 2008
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1265195&l=30870&ctl=1B99293:61CED683C
> 78EB2FFDFC79E3706337D2F8EB5567F6E175852&>
> May 8-9, 2008
> 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
>
> Arlington County Public Library (Arlington, VA)
> 1015 North Quincy Street
> Arlington, VA 22201
>