Since its original publication more than two decades ago, “Staff Development: A Practical Guide†from the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) has remained a respected handbook for supporting one of libraries’ most important assets: their human resources. Staff development and training are not only important but essential to ensure that libraries meet new challenges […]
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LLAMA’s Essential Guide to Staff Development Updated
April 30, 2013LLAMA Webinar Proposal Forms Now Available!
October 24, 2012Share your expertise and reach a wider audience by presenting a LLAMA webinar. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting proposals for its hugely popular webinar programs. All interested presenters or program organizers are encouraged to submit proposals. More information and webinar proposal forms […]
Free LLAMA Webinar Gives Practical Tips for Entry-level Interviews
July 13, 2012While there is a lot of information out there about how to write a good resume and cover letter, there is much less on how to do well in an interview, especially advice written since the recession started. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “How to succeed in an entry-level librarian interview: […]
LLAMA webinar helps you recruit the very best employees
July 6, 2012Library managers, directors and deans may feel overwhelmed by choices in today’s economy as a single job posting attracts hundreds of applicants. But how can you assure that you actually find the best person for the job? The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Finding the Best People in a Tough Economy: Strategies […]
Call for 2013 program proposals
June 8, 2012From Lee Anne Hooley, LLAMA Program Committee Chair: leeanne_hooley@harvard.edu Greetings, LLAMA is soliciting programs for 2013 and beyond. If you have an idea for a program, no matter how new, the program committee would love to meet with you and discuss it. Attached is a Doodle poll with a list of available times to meet […]
LLAMA webinar helps you develop a free online management system
June 4, 2012Library managers are discovering that the ever-expanding world of social media can be their most effective tool for communication, supervision and project management.  The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) presents “Online Management Systems: Wielding Web 2.0 Tools to Manage and Track Projects Collaboratively,†on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm Central […]
LLAMA President’s Program Speaker Announced
May 23, 2012Heather Krasna, career expert and author, will present “Leading at all Levels: Taking Charge of Your Career Growth While Mentoring Others†at the 2012 LLAMA President’s Program during the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. The program will be held Saturday, June 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel, Elite Ballroom. “I […]
LLAMA sponsors 27 programs in Anaheim!
April 10, 2012Members of the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present a wide variety of programs for attendees at this year’s ALA annual conference in Anaheim, Calif. Â LLAMA programs are sponsored by LLAMA’s seven sections. Â Topics include: Â leadership, management, buildings and equipment, fund raising, human resources, measurement, assessment and evaluation, public relations and marketing, and […]
LLAMA Volunteer Opportunities Now Available
March 26, 2012LLAMA and its sections work to meet the needs of our members and profession, and we need your talent and ideas! There are volunteer opportunities at both the LLAMA-wide level and in each of the sections: Buildings and Equipment (BES) Fundraising and Financial Development (FRFDS) Human Resources (HRS) Library Organization and Management (LOMS) Measurement, Assessment, […]
LLAMA Webinar proposal forms are now available
December 5, 2011Now you can share your expertise with a new and wider audience by using the webinar format. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) is seeking proposals for its hugely popular webinar programs. All interested presenters or program organizers are encouraged to submit a proposal. Proposal forms are due Jan. 30 for scheduling throughout 2012. […]
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