Practical Time Management: How to Get Things Done When You Don't Have Time, People, or Resources

State Library Services will be bringing Pat Wagner to five locations in Minnesota, June 23-27, 2008, for a workshop called: Practical Time Management.

Presenter: Patricia Wagner, Pattern Research, Inc.
Description: One of the most common complaints heard from staff is, "There's so little time. How do I find the time?" Join in the challenge and the fun! Listen, practice, and learn:

How to be productive and effective, even when you feel stretched too thin.
How to make hard choices when demands on your time conflict.
What to do when they cut your budget.
How and when to draw a line in the sand.

Dates and Locations:
6/23 Chanhassen: Chanhassen Public Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen, MN 55317
6/24 Mankato: Traverse de Sioux Library System Office, 1400 Madison Ave. Suite 622 Mankato MN 56001 (east end of shopping center)
6/25 Granite Falls: Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241
6/26 St. Cloud: St. Cloud Public Library, 405 St. Germain St. W., St. Cloud, MN 56301-3667
6/27 Cloquet: Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, 2101 14^th St, Cloquet MN 55720

Time: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Workshop is from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This will include a working lunch which will be provided (to those who register by June 13).
Audience: Staff of libraries and library organizations of all types
Cost: No charge. Lunch included .

Mileage Reimbursement:
Available, with priority given to those who submit a mileage reimbursement request with registration or by June 13. To confirm reimbursement is available, apply in advance. Don't hesitate to submit a request. (Funding is extensive, but not unlimited.) Reimbursements will be made after the workshops.

Registration:
Deadline: Friday, June 13 (Lunch cannot be guaranteed for those registering after this date.)
To register, select a date and location and select a registration option.

Online Registration: http://mn.webjunction.org - Click on "Calendar of Events";
locate desired date, click to open event, scroll down to complete registration form.

Email: If preferred, send registration to Mary Ann Van Cura at maryann.vancura@state.mn.us