Posted tagged ‘library management’

LLAMA Webinar Provides Tools, Tips and Tricks for Management Success

October 16, 2015

Rana Hutchinson Salzmann Magda Pecsenye               Many librarians are hired or promoted into management positions without the benefit of specific management training. The knowledge they need to become good managers must often be learned on-the-fly. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Management Success in an Unpredictable […]

LLAMA Thought Leaders Webinar will feature Rebekkah Smith Aldrich

October 13, 2015

The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a division of ALA, will present a free webinar featuring Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, on Nov. 12, at 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time. This is part of LLAMA’s ongoing series of webinars featuring thought leaders from a wide variety of libraries. Aldrich is a passionate advocate for public […]

LLAMA webinar explores managing the one-person library

July 22, 2013

The one-person library presents many unique challenges for the librariain.   Lacking big budgets, staff, and often time, the solo librarian must be both the strongest advocate for their library and the face of the library, while running all the behind-the-scenes operations.  The Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA) presents “Going Solo: Managing the One […]

LLAMA webinar will feature Elliott Shore discussing change management

April 5, 2013

Change has become a way of life for librarians due to technology and the ever-changing information needs of our users. How do we as library managers and leaders handle change effectively and efficiently for ourselves and those we lead, while ensuring that good communication is maintained throughout the process? The Library Leadership & Management Association […]

LLAMA webinar helps you develop a free online management system

June 4, 2012

Library 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, 2012

Heather 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 […]

John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award submissions due Mar. 15

March 5, 2012

Have you had success with a library marketing campaign? If so, share your story– and you could win $10,000 for your library. The H.W. Wilson Foundation, Library Leadership & Management Association, a division of ALA, and EBSCO Publishing are excited to announce that chances to win a John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award have increased tremendously. […]

Reminder: ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards Submission Deadline is March 30!

March 5, 2012

The ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards are biennial awards which honor excellence in library interior design and promote examples of extraordinary design reflected through innovative concepts. These awards are co-sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Award winners demonstrate excellence in aesthetics, design creativity, function, and satisfaction of […]

LLAMA Webinar proposal forms are now available

December 5, 2011

Now 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.  […]