Archive for the ‘Public Relations & Marketing’ category

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 […]

PR Xchange “Best of Show” winners announced

May 8, 2012

The LLAMA Public Relations and Marketing Section (PRMS) PR Xchange Committee announced today the results of this year’s “Best of Show” competition for library publicity materials.  Several hundred entries in print and electronic formats were submitted from a wide array of libraries including public, academic, school, state, and consortiums. Entries were appraised on the quality […]

John Cotton Dana public relations awards announced

April 24, 2012

CHICAGO — Eight libraries were selected for the John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award, which recognizes and honors outstanding achievement in library public relations. The John Cotton Dana (JCD) honor has been awarded continuously since 1946 and is sponsored by EBSCO, the H.W. Wilson Foundation and the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a […]

LLAMA awards competitions see huge increase in number of entries

April 10, 2012

The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) announced today that two of its highest profile awards have seen dramatic increases in the number of entries received. The John Cotton Dana Public Relations award received a record breaking 108 entries from public, academic and other types of libraries […]

LLAMA sponsors 27 programs in Anaheim!

April 10, 2012

Members of the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present a wide variety of programs for attendees at this year’s ALA annual conference in Anaheim, Calif.  LLAMA programs are sponsored by LLAMA’s seven sections.  Topics include:  leadership, management, buildings and equipment, fund raising, human resources, measurement, assessment and evaluation, public relations and marketing, and […]

LLAMA Volunteer Opportunities Now Available

March 26, 2012

LLAMA and its sections work to meet the needs of our members and profession, and we need your talent and ideas! There are volunteer opportunities at both the LLAMA-wide level and in each of the sections: Buildings and Equipment (BES) Fundraising and Financial Development (FRFDS) Human Resources (HRS) Library Organization and Management (LOMS) Measurement, Assessment, […]

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. […]

PR Xchange Best of Show: Enter Your Library’s Best Publicity Materials

February 14, 2012

CHICAGO – Your library has amazing promotional materials – newsletters, program announcements, reading celebrations, advocacy materials, fundraising campaigns and more – in either print or electronic formats. Here’s your chance to show them off! It’s that time of year again— to submit entries for the LLAMA/PRMS PR Xchange Best of Show competition! How can you […]

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.  […]

PR Xchange offers inspiring public relations ideas

June 16, 2011

Would you like to start or add to your idea file of interesting, eye-catching, beautiful bookmarks, brochures, fliers, posters, magnets, and other materials to promote library services and resources? This is your chance to collect samples of promotional materials, to network with others, and to get inspired! You’ll also get to view some very cool, […]