Archive for the ‘Discussion Group’ category

Join our newest discussion group for New Directors

December 18, 2019

So you’ve moved into the big chair in the unit director’s cube, the library director’s office, or the dean’s suite?  Have you discovered few peers in your institution for a discussion, some counsel, or just a good shoulder to cry on?  LLAMA has created a discussion group for new directors across all library spaces as […]

Join a New Discussion Group

November 19, 2019

Are you a solo librarian, archivist or information professional? Want a place to ask for advice, commiseration, or brainstorming? Does your solo position make it hard to attend conferences IRL? Inspired by the SAA “Lone Arrangers” community, this new discussion group focuses on solo work across different library types. We are very pleased that LLAMA […]

LLAMA Schedule Available for Annual 2015

May 5, 2015

See the schedule of LLAMA’s exciting programs, meetings and events at Annual 2015 in San Francisco here

LLAMA webinar explores multimedia production areas in libraries

August 29, 2013

We’ve all heard the trendy term MakerSpace, but for many libraries these creative spaces have been around for a while in other forms and with other names. Today’s video culture necessitates that part of a MakerSpace be focused on the creation of multimedia: any combination of video, audio, web design and graphics. The Library Leadership […]

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group to host discussion on Public Speaking Skills for Librarians

June 13, 2013

Public speaking is a vital skill for all librarians, but outreach and other events don’t always go quite as planned.  Everyone should be prepared to improvise and maintain their composure when faced with unexpected challenges.  Both novice and experienced librarians and library workers are invited to learn from colleagues and share their own experiences during […]

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group Meeting

June 14, 2012

(http://ala12.scheduler.ala.org/node/1018) Anaheim Convention Center 205B Sunday, June 24, 10:30am – 12:00 pm. Join us for a fun discussion and meet some new friends! This program is open to everyone. “Moving up the Ladder” It’s always a catch-22 situation when libraries send out job ads requiring prior supervisory experience for leadership/management/supervisory positions. How do candidates get […]

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group at 2011 ALA Annual Conference

June 3, 2011

LLAMA (Library Leadership and Management Association) and NMRT (New Members Round Table) invite you to attend the inaugural LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group at the 2011 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. The LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group is an exciting new joint venture between LLAMA and NMRT. This newly created discussion group is […]

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group Announcement/Call for Presentations

February 24, 2011

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group invites the submission of proposals for presentation at its meeting at the 2011 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. The LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group is an exciting new joint venture between LLAMA (Library Leadership and Management Association) and NMRT (New Members Round Table). This newly created group is […]

HRS Discussion Group Identifies Emerging Trends in Human Resources

January 6, 2009

The Human Resources Section (HRS) of the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) has established a new discussion group – the Emerging Trends Discussion Group. LLAMA HRS established this new discussion group in support of the division’s strategic plan and the goal to “establish regular environmental monitoring to capture information on trends and issues of […]