In addition, over the course of the year, each Spectrum Scholar was contacted several times. Scholars received invitations to attend regional institutes with complimentary registration and were urged to take advantage of a program offering financial support for travel to the regional institutes. During Midwinter 2000, the Board voted to provide LAMA membership to Spectrum Scholars. The leadership of LAMA's Cultural Diversity Committee is recognized this year with the LAMA Group Achievement Award. Education and Continuous Learning LAMA again presents a strong array of programs at the Annual Conference for library leaders, managers and aspiring leaders and managers.
LAMA presents twelve programs and co-sponsors two programs with other divisions.
Presented by knowledgeable and experienced professionals, these one-day workshops can be tailored to address local needs and will benefit managers, administrators, staff, and trustees, including those who may not be able to travel to national conferences and seminars. All institutes have been featured at state and regional annual conferences, at universities and public libraries, and as in-house training in organizations from Alaska to Florida. Attendance has already reached 1,329 and attendance for the other three is projected to be 200, for a total attendance of 1,529. Of the 29 institutes presented, each offering has averaged 46 participants. Currently, four institutes scheduled for fiscal year 2001, with two more in the early planning stages.