Archive for the ‘Events’ category

Enhance your career skills and professional reputation with LLAMA’s Midwinter Career Institute

December 18, 2013

Writing or editing for a professional publication is a great way to build skills and advance your career.   Are you are interested in expressing your opinion, telling a story or sharing an experience?   Are you conducting research that you want to publish? Are you looking for new professional development opportunities to enhance your skills? Do […]

LLAMA Webinar provides knowledge and skills for Library Security and Safety

October 24, 2013

When a simple “Shhh” isn’t enough, a knowledgeable approach to library security and safety can be a lifesaver.  The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Library Security: The Basics and Beyond” on Wed., Oct. 30, 2013 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm Central Time. This webinar will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to manage […]

LLAMA Webinar: Creating a Leadership Development Training

October 22, 2013

If you have ever thought about how to create a leadership development training for your region or institution, LLAMA’s new webinar may be what you need. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Creating a Leadership Development Training” on Wed., Nov. 20, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (Central time) This webinar will present […]

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 webinar presents road map for facilities design

June 18, 2013

The bricks and mortar of libraries are seemingly permanent, yet the activities and services they are designed to deliver have been radically transformed in recent years. More change is on the horizon as the digital era progresses and libraries respond to the shifting needs of their users. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will […]

LLAMA Program on Project Management for Everyone

June 17, 2013

If you work with others to accomplish projects in your library (and who doesn’t?), you’ll want to attend this LLAMA program at ALA Annual: Project Management: A Skill Set Every Leader Needs. Speakers will present specific examples of how they have used project management skills for successful implementation of library projects. You will come away […]

LLAMA Mentoring Committee to Host Open House

June 13, 2013

The LLAMA Mentoring Committee is hosting an open house during the Annual Conference in Chicago on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 4:30PM-6:30PM. This is a great way to get more information about the program and meet the committee members as well as past and present participants. The LLAMA Mentoring Program Open House will be held […]

Karol M. Wasylyshyn to speak at LLAMA/ACRL Joint Presidents Program

June 4, 2013

CHICAGO – Join the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) for their joint Presidents’ Program at the 2013 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Titled “Standing on Marbles: Ensuring Steady Leadership in Unsteady Times,” the program will feature noted author, executive coach and leadership consultant Karol M. […]

AIA/ALA Library Building Awards Announced – Celebrating 50 years!

May 31, 2013

In honor of the 50th anniversary, The American Library Association (ALA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have selected six recipients to receive the 2013 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards.  Biennially, representatives from ALA and AIA gather to celebrate the finest examples of library design by architects licensed in the U.S. The awards will be […]

Call for webinar proposals for Fall 2013

May 7, 2013

Do you have a good idea for a webinar topic?  Now you can share your expertise and reach a wide audience by presenting a LLAMA webinar. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) is now accepting webinar proposals for Sept. – Dec. 2013.  All interested presenters or program organizers are encouraged to submit proposals.  Webinar […]