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Sandra Barstow

Head of Collection Development,
University of Wyoming Libraries

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Head of Collection Development,
University of Wyoming Libraries

Sandra Barstow

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Posted By Sandra Barstow Jun 28, 2018 02:17 PM
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In New Orleans I attended the Council Forum prior to Council 1.  I've attended some Council Forum sessions during previous ALA conferences.  Areas that I believe should be addressed in the survey include: Venue (meeting room in a conference hotel; space in the Council chamber; other) Physical needs for ...
Posted By Sandra Barstow Jun 27, 2018 12:21 PM
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I don't have a device that allows me to read the documents online, so I've relied on the paper versions.  I was disappointed to come to Council sessions and see that all the paper copies had been taken before I could get any.  At least now I understand why my usual practice didn't work for this conference ...
Posted By Sandra Barstow Nov 03, 2017 09:16 AM
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I agree with those who have commented on the qualifications needed for serving in a high-level administrative position and I'd like to add my insight from my personal experience. I earned my MLS quite a few years ago. When trying to obtain a professional level position, I found that many job openings ...
Posted By Sandra Barstow Nov 02, 2017 08:55 AM
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It would be helpful to know whether there were candidates in the first round who would have been strongly considered for the Executive Director position if they had had the MLS or equivalent, but who were not considered because they lacked only that credential.