Archive for the ‘LLAMA Sections’ category

2015 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards Competition Now Open

November 24, 2014

The 2015 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards Call for Entries is now available.  The awards, managed by ALA/LLAMA and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), encourage excellence in the architectural design and planning of libraries and recognize accomplishments in library architecture.  The deadline for submission is 5:00pm Eastern Time on January 16, 2015. Any library building […]

LLAMA webinar presents a new model for interviewing as a recruitment tool

October 24, 2014

For many academic institutions that do full-day, on-site interviews of librarian candidates, the interview process is a grueling one that is intended to identify and weed out less desirable candidates. But this can send mixed messages to candidates and result in losing talented or diverse candidates. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present […]

LLAMA webinar explores marketing with Facebook

October 10, 2014

Are you making the most of Facebook for marketing your library?  The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “If they like you, they will come: Leveraging Facebook ads for your library”, on Wed., Nov. 5, at 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Central time). This webinar will feature proven examples of using Facebook to successfully […]

LLAMA Webinar examines differences between assessment and evaluation

September 8, 2014

The terms assessment and evaluation are sometimes used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings and purposes.  The Library Leadership and Management Association’s Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation Section (LLAMA-MAES) will present “What is Assessment?”, on Wed., Oct. 1, at 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Central time). This webinar will present a panel of assessment experts responding to […]

LLAMA Webinar Explores New Methods of Collecting Building Use Data

June 23, 2014

As the use of library space continues to evolve rapidly, the collection of building use and space data has become increasingly crucial for all types of libraries. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Beyond the Gate and Counting: Collecting and Organizing Building Use Data in Public and Academic Libraries,” on Wed., July […]

Connect with New Professionals through the LLAMA Buddy Program

April 28, 2014

The LLAMA New Professionals Section (NPS) is starting a Buddy Program to connect new and experienced LLAMA members to help new members navigate involvement in LLAMA activities. If you are looking for additional guidance in LLAMA (or would be interested in providing guidance) but don’t have time for a full mentoring relationship, this program is for […]

Share your print materials at LLAMA’s PR X-change in Las Vegas

April 23, 2014

Are you wondering how to put your back inventory of calendars, brochures, flyers, postcards, annual reports and other print collateral to good use? Send in your printed promotional materials now to share with colleagues at the 2014 PR Xchange program at ALA Annual conference in Las Vegas, NV.  Hundreds of conference attendees drop-in to the […]

“Interviewing Tips to Get a Job” now available as a free recording

April 18, 2014

LLAMA’s recent webinar, “Interviewing Tips to Get a Job,” is now available as a free recording at http://www.ala.org/llama/4-9-14llamawebinar.  This webinar helps prepare participants for interviewing and offers insight into the interviewing process from the employer’s viewpoint.  It includes examples of interviewing behavior and questions/answers to illustrate how to best prepare for impressing potential employers. Presenter […]

LLAMA Webinar Shows the How’s and Why’s of Website Data Collection

April 14, 2014

The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Methods for Digging Deeper: Examining Web Services through the Lens of Data-based Decision Making” on Wed.,  May 28, at 1:30 – 3:00 PM (Central time). This webinar will discuss why it’s important to collect data about your web site and services, and how this data can […]

LLAMA Webinar Explores Rubrics for Hiring and Evaluation

March 24, 2014

If you are looking for a fairer and more accurate way to select new hires or evaluate current employees, using rubrics may be just the tool you need.  The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Keeping it Fair: Using Rubrics in Hiring and Evaluations” on Wed., Apr. 23, at 1:30 – 3:00 PM […]