Friday, September 11, 1998

08:32:40 AM

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E-Rate Continuance Debated

With Clinton and Kennard speaking out in favor of the program, some lawmakers are urging for the demise of the school and library wiring program. Worse, some tech. opinion makers are starting to agree. Here is a synopsis of the current issues. Four lawmakers (Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.), Rep. Thomas J. Bliley Jr. (R-Va.), Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sen. Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) sent a letter to Kennard last week, asking him to suspend the program. "We believe it is too late for the commission to rescue itself merely by tinkering with a fundamentally flawed and legally suspect program." An article in the Washington Post summarizes the opposition.

The program has already collected $625 million dollars from telcos but has not disbursed any of the money yet. A vote is expected this week at the FCC on what action to take. Read a Wired News story on the situation. The New York Times reported that a possible deal is in the works (requires registration).

MSNBC has a pretty broad wrap-up on the program, including a quick poll concerning views on the subsidies.

Items submitted by:
Kenneth S. Bell - Email
NOLA Regional Library System

Small Group Facilitating

As the role of libraries change, so does the function of the library manager. Managers and
department heads are now assuming the role of Small Group Facilitators. These facilitators are
helping departments work as teams to get tasks accomplished. A half day workshop,  Facilitating Small Groups, presented on Tuesday, June 23, by Marti Peden, Human Resource and Development instructor,  will give participants the information needed to efficiently and effectively conduct a small group meeting.  Marti specializes in management and employee training and has presented several NOLA workshops in recent years.  

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will:
1)  keep the group focused; 2) use group time efficiently; 3) facilitate the problem-solving process by asking questions, suggesting ideas, etc.; and finally 4) help the group prepare a final report.

Items submitted by:
Holly Ryan- Email
NOLA Regional Library System

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