LEADS FROM LAMA, vol. 17, no. 4
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LEADS FROM LAMA, vol. 17, no. 4
(ISSN: 1076-1926)
April 26, 2002
An electronic publication of the
Library Administration and Management Association
In this issue …
+ BASEBALL TICKET RAFFLE DEADLINE MAY 10!
+ NEW MEMBERS, NEW OFFICERS & CHAIRS ORIENTATIONS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
+ “HOT PASSION AND COOL LEADERSHIP:Â CHALLENGES FOR MIDDLE MANAGERS”
+ OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CONTENT DEPLOYMENT STUDY
+ LAMA 2002 PRECONFERENCES
+ NATIONAL INSTITUTE ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
+ LA&M seeks Associate Editor
+ Keith Michael Fiels is ALA’s New Executive Director
+ ALA ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE
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BASEBALL TICKET RAFFLE DEADLINE MAY 10!
LAMA is hosting an Endowment benefit at the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox on Friday, June 14, 2002 at 7:35 p.m., during the Annual Conference in Atlanta. Those who purchase benefit tickets by May 10, 2002 will be entered into a raffle for “Get on Top of Your Game @ your library†pennants, “Get ahead @ your library†baseball caps, and posters featuring baseball great Jackie Robinson, thanks to the generosity of The Campaign. Event proceeds will benefit the LAMA Endowment Fund.
To purchase the $50 benefit tickets, complete the ALA Conference Advance Registration form located online at https://cs.ala.org/annual/2002/. There will be one raffle ticket for each baseball ticket purchased. Prizes will be mailed to winners around June 1. For more information contact Doll Thorn-Hawkins at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5032; dthorn@ala.org.
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NEW MEMBERS, NEW OFFICERS & CHAIRS ORIENTATIONS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The LAMA Leadership Development Committee will present two orientations on Friday, June 14 from 8-9 pm. The New and Prospective Member Orientation gives people the opportunity to explore the benefits of LAMA membership and involvement. The New Officers and Chairs Orientation is vital for those who have accepted leadership positions in LAMA and its sections. Member leaders will meet the current LAMA leadership and Office staff, and receive information that will help them schedule and run meetings and events successfully. This year, the New Officers and Chairs Orientation will incorporate an orientation to program planning for those interested in a more detailed discussion of how to develop a successful program. Please plan to attend an orientation.
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“HOT PASSION AND COOL LEADERSHIP:Â CHALLENGES FOR MIDDLE MANAGERS”
Plan to attend the LAMA President’s Program 2002, Sunday, June 16, 1:30-3:30 pm., Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, International D/E, to hear how to energize leadership throughout the organization, how to bring creativity to our work and to move the organization forward; how to retain and improve managers. The keynote speaker is Dr. Mary Ann Glynn from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University. Preceding Professor Glynn’s presentation, there will be a brief role-play by two practicing librarians, Jerome Upchurch Conley, Head of Special Libraries of Miami University and Dallas DiLeo, Manager of Main Library Services and Head of Children’s Department at the Carnegie Public Library, on the challenges facing middle managers, particularly in trying to bring about change in their organizations.
The LAMA Awards Program and Social will immediately follow the President’s Program.
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OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CONTENT DEPLOYMENT STUDY
Outsell, Inc., is conducting its annual study on the Changing Role of Content and Knowledge Professionals. Outsell invites LAMA members to participate in this study which will provide valuable insight into the changing roles and business practices of librarians and information professionals. The study will focus on such areas as organization, services, staffing, content management, training, budget, and strategic management. An executive summary of results will be provided to LAMA. Your answers will remain confidential and will be aggregated with others’. Your contact information will not be used for marketing purposes. To show its appreciation for your time, Outsell, Inc. will enter your name in a drawing for one of five $200 cash prizes.
The study will be available from April 25 to May 10, 2002. To participate in the study, please log on to: http://www.digisurvey.com; Login: Outsell; Password: survey. If you have any questions about the survey or if you would like more information regarding this study, please send email to kwilson@outsellinc.com. Outsell is a research and advisory service that specializes in content use and applications within corporate and knowledge environments; its clients include the Digital Library Federation.
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LAMA 2002 PRECONFERENCES
LAMA is offering four exciting and informative preconferences in Atlanta in conjunction with the 2002 Annual Conference:
-One-Stop Shopping:Â Centralizing Basic Library Services–Friday, June 14
-Case Study/Tour of the University of Georgia Student Learning Center–Friday, June 14
-Seizing and Managing Opportunities:Â Selecting, Interpreting, and Presenting Information to Make Your Library a Success–Friday, June 14
-Hell and High Water:Â Planning for Disasters (co-sponsored with ALCTS)–Thursday and Friday, June 13-14
Go to http://www.ala.org/lama/events/index.html for more information; go to https://cs.ala.org/annual/2002/ to register. Discounted advance registration ends May 10.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTEÂ ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Plan to attend “The E-ssential Library: Creating and Sustaining Our Leading Edge,†at the beautiful Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Naples, Florida, November 14-16, 2002.
Dr. Robert Martin, Director of the Institute for Museum and Library Service, will give the conference keynote. He will be joined by eight other faculty from within and outside the profession. LAMA thanks Major Sponsor 3M Library Systems and Contributing Sponsors Sirsi and Sun Microsystems for their support of the Institute. For complete program information and registration, go to www.ala.org/lama/essential. Early bird registration ends September 15.
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LA&M seeks Associate Editor
Assist in the production and eventually take charge of LAMA’s newly designed, enticing, practical quarterly magazine, Library Administration & Management (LA&M). The deadline for application is June 1, 2002. Finalists will be interviewed at the 2002 ALA Annual Conference in Atlanta. The associate editor will be responsible for working closely with the editor in the production of each issue, reporting section news, and performing other duties as determined by the editor. After serving two years, the incumbent will assume the duties of editor. The associate editor serves as an ex-officio member of the LAMA Board of Directors and the LA&M Advisory Board, and is a member of the LEADS from LAMA Editorial Advisory Board. See a complete position description at http://www.ala.org/lama/assoced.html. For more information, or to submit an application or nomination, contact Lorraine Olley, LAMA Executive Director (lolley@ala.org).
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Keith Michael Fiels is ALA’s New Executive Director
ALA President, John W. Berry announces the appointment of Keith Michael Fiels as the American Library Association’s new Executive Director effective July 1, 2002. Mr. Fiels has over 15 years of senior level administrative experience in the state library arena, including his current position as the Director of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. He also has experience working in public and school libraries. Fiels has been a member of ALA since 1976, and is active in ALA committees and Divisions, as well as various state library associations. Fiels is the recipient of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Leadership Achievement Award and the Library Public Relations Council Award. He was named to the ALA Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA) National Advocacy Honor Roll in 2000. Fiels is the current President of the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA).
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ALA ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE
I am pleased to report that the 2000-2001 ALA Annual Report is now available online at www.ala.org/annualreport/. This marks the first time in ALA history that the report is available in online form only. The online report has the potential to reach more people than ever before to positively highlight the hard work of ALA members and staff.
–Bill Gordon, ALA Executive Director
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Want more information about LAMA, membership benefits, programs and institutes, awards, bylaws, policies and procedures? Check the LAMA web site: http://www.ala.org/lama.
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