April 29, 2016 — The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) announced today that Pixey Anne Mosley has been elected as president-elect. She is Associate Dean for Administrative and Faculty Services, at Texas A&M University Libraries, in College Station, Texas, where she has held a variety of positions since 1995. Upon hearing of her election, […]
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Pixey Mosley Chosen New LLAMA President-elect
April 29, 2016Call for Nominations for Representative on IFLA Management and Marketing Section, 2017-2021
April 21, 2016LLAMA is accepting nominations for the ALA/LLAMA representative to the Management and Marketing Section Committee of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). The selected representative will serve from 2017-21 and is eligible for one reappointment to the 2021-25 term. Individuals can only serve on one IFLA committee at a time. View the […]
LLAMA webinar presents best practices for communicating your library’s value
March 28, 2016As library professionals, it’s easy for you and your hardworking staff to understand the value of your library. But, convincing your stakeholders of that can be another challenge altogether. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “The Value Dilemma: Key Components Used to Express Worth to Leadership,” on Wed., April 13, at 1:30 […]
LLAMA webinar presents new tactics to keep employees engaged
March 22, 2016Now that you finally have that nearly perfect staff in place, your work is almost done, right? Well, maybe not. Keeping your employees engaged and motivated can be an even bigger challenge. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present: “Engaging Employees in the Library: Keep the Energy Going!” on Wed., April 6, at […]
ALA/LLAMA Election Open
March 17, 2016As a LLAMA member you can directly impact the future of your division through your vote, and we encourage all members to vote in the annual election. Please see the election homepage for ALA Council and division candidate information, and if you are section member, please be sure to complete your section ballots as well. […]
ALA Leadership Institute Application Available
February 1, 2016The application process for the 2016 “Leading to the Future” ALA Leadership Institute (August 8-11, Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, Illinois) is now open, with applications accepted through April 15, 2016. Building on the success of the past three ALA Leadership Institutes, and with support from Innovative Interfaces, the four-day immersive leadership development program for up to […]
LLAMA Thought Leaders Webinar will feature Maxine Bleiweis
January 26, 2016The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a division of ALA, will present “No-Cost Success Strategies,” a free webinar featuring Maxine Bleiweis, Feb. 3, at 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time. Drawing from more than 40 years of experience as the director of three award-winning public libraries, including 17 years as Executive Director of the […]
ALA/IIDA Interior Design Award Entry Form is now available
January 22, 2016The Online Entry Form for the 2016 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards is now available. This biennial competition is co-sponsored by ALA and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). The awards honor excellence in library interior design. Award winners demonstrate excellence in aesthetics, design, creativity, function and satisfaction of the client’s objectives. The competition is […]
ALSC’s New Competencies: The Managerial Connection
December 22, 2015Guest post by Sophie Brookover, ALSC Education Committee Public library managers who work with library staff serving children have an updated item in their toolkit for encouraging and supporting the strongest possible services to children and their caregivers. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a fellow division of ALA, has developed a new […]
LLAMA webinar explores how to deal with an underachieving employee
December 18, 2015Do you feel prepared to fire an employee when it may be the best thing to do for them and the organization? If not, you are not alone. When faced with a chronically under-performing employee, many managers feel at a loss for what to do. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “One […]
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