The very term “project management” can send shivers down the spine of even the most experienced librarian. Fortunately, there are now a variety of new ways to approach project-based work in a systematic and effective way. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Work Smart: Applying Project Management Techniques to Library Projects ,” […]
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LLAMA project management webinar helps you work smarter
August 12, 2016LLAMA webinar cuts through maze of free software to help you organize library data
August 9, 2016Sure, there is lots of free software out there that can help you organize your library data. But, who has the time to sit down and figure it all out??? Sometimes a webinar is the best way to learn what you need quickly. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Using Google Sheets […]
LLAMA President’s Program will feature best-selling author William Ury
June 15, 2016The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present author William Ury as its President’s Program speaker at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference in Orlando, on Sat., June 25, 10:30 am – 12:00 Noon. Ury is coauthor of the best-selling Getting to Yes, and, most recently, Getting to Yes with Yourself: (and Other Worthy Opponents. […]
LLAMA webinar helps you cultivate better supervisor relationships by “managing up”
May 26, 2016How would you describe your relationship with your supervisor? Is it collaborative? Or, is it the dreaded top-down? If yours is a top-down relationship, you may be at risk for feeling powerless, disengaged and ultimately ineffective. Although you may not be able to change your boss, you can improve your relationship significantly by learning how […]
Pixey Mosley Chosen New LLAMA President-elect
April 29, 2016April 29, 2016 — The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) announced today that Pixey Anne Mosley has been elected as president-elect. She is Associate Dean for Administrative and Faculty Services, at Texas A&M University Libraries, in College Station, Texas, where she has held a variety of positions since 1995. Upon hearing of her election, […]
LLAMA webinar cuts through maze of free software to help you organize library data
April 22, 2016Sure, there is lots of free software out there that can help you organize your library data. But, who has the time to sit down and figure it all out??? Sometimes a webinar is the quickest way to learn what you need. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Using Google Sheets and […]
LLAMA webinar presents best practices for communicating your library’s value
March 28, 2016As library professionals, it’s easy for you and your hardworking staff to understand the value of your library. But, convincing your stakeholders of that can be another challenge altogether. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “The Value Dilemma: Key Components Used to Express Worth to Leadership,” on Wed., April 13, at 1:30 […]
LLAMA webinar presents new tactics to keep employees engaged
March 22, 2016Now that you finally have that nearly perfect staff in place, your work is almost done, right? Well, maybe not. Keeping your employees engaged and motivated can be an even bigger challenge. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present: “Engaging Employees in the Library: Keep the Energy Going!” on Wed., April 6, at […]
LLAMA webinar presents strategies for leading teams online
February 8, 2016As technology continues to improve, more of our collaborative work is happening online. It’s often a more sustainable choice than traveling for face to face meetings, but it does pose new challenges for team leaders. How exactly does one go about leading an online team? And, how is it different from leading a team in […]
ALA Leadership Institute Application Available
February 1, 2016The application process for the 2016 “Leading to the Future” ALA Leadership Institute (August 8-11, Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, Illinois) is now open, with applications accepted through April 15, 2016. Building on the success of the past three ALA Leadership Institutes, and with support from Innovative Interfaces, the four-day immersive leadership development program for up to […]
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