LLAMA Webinar: Project Management–Tips, Tools & Tricks for Every Type and Size of Library
Every library project has its unique challenges, but surprisingly the basic approaches to managing a project effectively are the same. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Project Management — Tips, Tools & Tricks for Every Type and Size of Library,” on Wednesday, April 18, at 1:30-3:00 pm Central Time. This webinar will show you how to create a workable structure for managing your library projects.
Participants will learn:
-The crucial differences between management of projects and project management
-The questions they need to ask, and data they need to collect prior to implementing project -management tools and techniques within their library
-The importance of administration buy-in in ensuring the success of library projects
-How to help staff write winning proposals for project ideas in order to get administration support
-How to support and engage staff in order to create shared expectations and clear objectives
This webinar addresses three of LLAMA’s Foundational Leadership Competencies: project management; team building (personnel); and collaboration and partnerships.
Who Should Attend: Anyone responsible for managing a project in their library.
Presenters: Kirsten Clark, Director, Access & Information Services, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis; Kate McCready, Associate Librarian, Libraries Content/Collections, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis
Registration fees: LLAMA member $49; Non-LLAMA member $59; LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $199; Non-LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $239; Student: $29
Register online: http://tinyurl.com/3zhtecm
Register with a purchase order or by mail: registration form (PDF, 1 pg.).
Can’t attend the live event? No problem! If you register, you will automatically receive a link to the recorded version for later viewing
Tech Requirements: This webinar uses GoToWebinar software, which may require a small download.
For questions about this webinar or other LLAMA programs, contact: Fred Reuland. freuland@ala.org
About the Library Leadership and Management Association
The Library Leadership and Management Association (www.ala.org/llama) advances outstanding leadership and management practices in library and information services by encouraging and nurturing individual excellence in current and aspiring library leaders. LLAMA is a division of the American Library Association.
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