Archive for June 2007

ALA Annual Program – Why does my building project need an interior designer?

June 16, 2007

“Why does my building project need an interior designer?” Come to this LAMA-BES program and you will find out why. Speakers: Jacob Alspector, Principal, Alspector Architecture, LLC, Donna Morris, Executive Director, Oklahoma City Metropolitan Library System, Sarah Michalak, University Librarian and Associate Provost for University Libraries, Univ. of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Andrea Michaels, Principal, […]

LAMA’s New Executive Director

June 14, 2007

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I send you this message about LAMA’s new Executive Director. Kerry Ward has accepted the position and will officially start on July 3. As many of you know, Kerry has been with ALA for the past 8 years and is currently the executive director for ALTA. He […]

ALA Annual Program: Is the Learning Commons Enough? – Asking the Better Questions

June 14, 2007

Is the Learning Commons Enough? —Asking the Better Questions Please join us at the ALA Annual Conference on Monday, June 25th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm for what is sure to be a compelling discussion about the future of the Learning Commons. Guided by research on student engagement, our speakers will explore the latest technologies […]

ALA Annual Program – Survey Fatigue? An Rx for Avoiding the Problem

June 14, 2007

Please join us at the ALA Annual Conference for a much needed antidote to the tedium of the survey method of assessment. Program Title: Survey Fatigue? An Rx for Avoiding the Problem Date and Time: Monday, 6/25/2007 at 1:30 PM-3:30 PM Place: Washington Convention Center room: Room 207 B Committee Sponsor: LAMA/MAES Data Collection for […]

ALA Annual Program – The Balanced Scorecard: The Results Please

June 14, 2007

You are cordially invited to attend an exciting program sponsored by the LAMA MAES Using Measurement Data for Library Planning, Assessment, and Communication; co-sponsored by the LAMA LOMS Planning & Evaluation of Library Services Committee. Title: “The Balanced Scorecard: The Results Please.” Date and Time: Saturday, June 23, 2007: 10:30-12:00 a.m. Location: Washington Convention Center, […]

2007 AIA ALA Awards Program

June 13, 2007

You are cordially invited to the 2007 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards 23rd Biennial Awards Presentation Co-sponsored by the American Library Association and the American Institute of Architects Monday, June 25, 2007 Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel 999 – Ninth St. NW Awards Presentations – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Central Post Program Reception – […]

LAMA-LOMS Program at ALA Annual

June 12, 2007

Leading Technology-Driven Change: Theory and Practice. June 23, 2007 8am-10am Washington Convention Center – Room 103A Changes in information technology have had a profound impact on how libraries organize themselves to serve their users. This panel discussion will explore ways in which library leaders can affect technology-driven organizational change. The speakers are leaders from academic […]

Need LAMA Booth Volunteers

June 12, 2007

ALA Annual is almost upon us and I’d like to call on you as a member of LAMA membership to please volunteer to staff the booth. THERE ARE STILL PLENTY OF OPEN SPOTS. Just an hour or two of your time is all that we ask, so that you can: Provide information about LAMA, its […]

LAMA Diversity Officers’ Discussion Group at ALA Annual

June 11, 2007

LAMA Diversity Officers’ Discussion Group is scheduled to meet in Washington DC, June 23, 2007 Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 am HYATT Lafayette Park. PLEASE JOIN US! We have five agenda items so far: § Identifying libraries with Minority/Diversity Librarians § What are the varying position responsibilities of libraries’ diversity officers? § Recruitment and Retention […]

LAMA SASS Technical Services Systems at ALA Annual

June 5, 2007

LAMA SASS Technical Services Systems presents New Technical Services Supervisor? Check Here for Help Saturday, June 23, 2007, 4:00-5:30 p.m. J.W. Marriott, Salon 1 ALA Annual, Washington, D.C. Are you a first-time technical services supervisor and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Whether you are new to the profession or new to the management of technical services […]