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Should I be elected, I would bring to the American Library Association (ALA), its members, and its stakeholders my deep passion for the library field and my experiences in education and library administration.

Thirty-five years of experience as a leader has not only allowed me  insight into ALA's challenges, but also allowed me time to develop close associations with the incredibly talented members of ALA. Both the insight and the associations provide me with the necessary preparation to respond effectively to ALA's opportunities in the 21st century.

-- Herman Totten

 

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“Writing Plans, Policy Development, and Community Assessments,” a workshop for the New Mexico State Library, Roswell, New Mexico, October 22, 2002; Moriaty, New Mexico, October 23, 2002.

“Basic Policy Development,” a workshop for the Texas Trans-Pecos Library System, El Paso, Texas, September 28, 2001.

"Advanced Management Issues," a workshop for The Small Library Management Training

Program for the Texas State Library, Corpus Christi, Texas, October 9-10, 2000; Bryan, Texas, October 16-17, 2000; Lubbock, Texas, October 23-24, 2000; Denton, Texas, October 30-31, 2000.

"Continuing Education for Texas Librarians," for National Meeting of Continuing Education Personnel, Austin, Texas, August 25, 1999.

"A Survey of the Robert James Terry Library of Texas Southern University," Houston, Texas, April 23-24, 1999.

"Advanced Management Issues," a workshop for Staff Development for the Denton Public Library, Denton, Texas, April 2, 1999.

"Advanced Management Issues," a workshop for The Small Library Management Training Program for the Texas State Library, San Angelo, Texas, March 18-19, 1999; Huntsville,

March 25-26, 1999; Lubbock, Texas, April 8-9, 1999; Victoria, Texas, May 6-7, 1999; Denton, Texas, May 13-14, 1999.

“Legal Issues,” a workshop for the West Texas Library System, Lubbock, Texas, December 3, 1998; Midland, Texas, December 10, 1998.

“Legal Issues,” a workshop for the Central Texas Library System, Mahai, Texas, November 19, 1998; Georgetown, Texas, November 20, 1998.

“Legal Issues,” a workshop for the Texas Panhandle Library System, Amarillo, Texas, October 29, 1998.

“Basic Policy Development,” a workshop for the North East Texas Library System, Gilmer, Texas, April 16, 1997; Corsicana, Texas, April 17; Rowlett, Texas, April 20, 1998.

“Writing and Updating Policies to Include Technology,” a workshop presented in the North East Texas Library System, Corsicana, Texas April 16, 1998; Gilmer, Texas, April 17, 1998; Rowlett, Texas, April 20, 1998.

"Intellectual Freedom and the Internet," a workshop for West Texas Library System, Lubbock, Texas, February 11, 1998; Midland, Texas, February 18, 1998.

"Copyright Law and Intellectual Freedom on the Internet," a workshop for the Big Country Library       System, Abilene, Texas, November 19, 1997.

"Copyright Issues and the Internet," a workshop for the Kansas City Metropolitan Library and Information Network, Columbia, MO, July 24, 1997; Independence, MO, July 25, 1997.

"Board Liability: Everything You Wanted to Know about Being a Non-Profit Board Member But Were Afraid to Ask," a workshop for the City of Laredo Center for Nonprofit Management, Laredo, Texas, June 23, 1997.

"Basic Policy Development," a workshop for the South Texas Library System, Harlingen, Texas, May 15-16,       1997; Yorktown, Texas, May 29-30, 1997.

"Budgeting in the Political Process," a workshop for the South Texas Library System, Corpus Christi, Texas, February 25, 1997.

"Basic Policy Development," a workshop for the North Texas Regent Library System, Weatherford, Texas, August 23, 1996.

"Management Issues," a workshop for the Texas Trans-Pecos Library System, El Paso, Texas, June 13-14, 1996.

"Advanced Management Issues," a workshop for The Small Library Management Training Program for The Texas State Library, Castroville, Texas, March 13-14, 1996; Longview, Texas, March 19-20, 1996; Richmond, Texas, April 2-3, 1996; Midland, Texas, April 9-10, 1996; Amarillo, Texas, May 7-8, 1996; Waco, Texas, May 14-15, 1996.

"Legal Issues in Library Management," a workshop for the Central Texas Library System, Buffalo, Texas, November 16, 1995; Georgetown, Texas, January 16, 1996

"Legal Issues in Library Management," a workshop for the Texas-Trans Pecos Library System, Marfa       Public Library, Marfa, Texas, December 6, 1995.

"Information Resources and Services in Culturally Diverse Communities," a workshop for the Austin Public Library, Austin, Texas, August 18, 1995.

"Marketing the Library," a workshop for the North Texas Library System, Vernon, Texas, March 2, 1994.

"Confidentiality of Library Records: Implications for Texas Libraries," a workshop for the Texas State Library, Weatherford, Texas, October 12, 1993; Amarillo, Texas, October 14, 1993; Quitman, Texas, October 15, 1993; Kerrville, Texas, October 22, 1993; Corpus Christi, Texas, October 28, 1993; Conroe, Texas, October 29, 1993; Georgetown, Texas, November 9, 1993; El Paso, Texas, November 11, 1993; Midland, Texas November 12, 1993.

"Professional Ethics for Libraries," a workshop for the University of North Texas Libraries' Staff Development Committee, Denton, Texas, May 19, 1993.

"Profession Ethics for Librarians," a workshop for the South Texas Library System, Raymondville, Texas, May 10, 1993; Port Lavaca, Texas, May 11, 1993.

"Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications and Opportunities for Community & Junior College       Service," a workshop for the North Texas Community and Junior College Consortium, Plano, Texas,       April 16, 1993.

"Professional Ethics for Librarians," a workshop for the North Texas Library System, Vernon, Texas, April 13, 1993; Arlington, Texas, April 14, 1993.

"Legal Issues for Libraries," a workshop for the South Texas Library System, Raymondville, Texas, December 7, 1992; Goliad, Texas, December 8, 1992.

"Legal Issues for Libraries," a workshop for the West Texas Library System, Lubbock, Texas, November 3, 1992; Odessa, Texas, November 4, 1992.

"Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications and Opportunities for Libraries," a workshop for the Texas Library Association District 5 Annual Meeting, Plano, Texas, October 17, 1992.

"Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications and Opportunities for Public Library Service," a workshop for the Texas State Library, Garland, Texas, April 15, 1992; Amarillo, Texas, April 22, 1992; San Antonio, Texas, April 28, 1992; El Paso, Texas, May 29, 1992.

"Justifying Media, The Appraisal Process," a Seminar for Pro-Expo, co-sponsored by the University of North Texas, Dallas, Texas, March 2-3, 1992

"Legal Issues in Library Management," a workshop for the Houston Area Library System, Houston, Texas, November 19, 1991.

"Legal Issues in Library Management," a workshop for the North Texas Library System, Iowa Park, Texas, November 13, 1991; Hurst, Texas, November 19, 1991.

 
 

Totten is shown greeting members at the 2002 Texas Library Association Convention in Dallas.Herman Totten, an experienced leader in the information field for 35+ years,  is Immediate Past President of the Texas Library Association, the largest state library association in the U.S.


Totten is pictured presiding over the Texas Library Association Council.A highly skilled parliamentarian,  Totten approaches the complex, oftentimes controversial agenda with confidence.

Totten holds and admires his Melvil Dewey Medal awarded by the American Library Association in 2001.Totten admires his Melvil Dewey Medal, awarded by ALA in 2001 for creative professional leadership.

Totten encourages University of Washington Information School graduates during the 2001 Summer Commencement.Totten  motivates graduates to "Go Forth Inspired With a New Attitude" at the University of Washington Information School 2001 Spring Commencement.
 
Totten explains library management concepts to a student, Angelica Blum.Totten, a magnetic teacher, received a grant this year to create the first ALA accredited Online Library Management Certificate Program for library workers anywhere in the world to earn the certificate while they continue working.

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