Archive for the ‘LLAMA Leadership’ 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 […]

Call for Webinar Proposals for Winter/Spring 2014

September 26, 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 Jan. – Apr., 2014. All interested presenters or program organizers are encouraged to submit proposals.  Presenters […]

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 […]

Natasha Dass-Ford appointed New Leaders’ Representative to the LLAMA Board

July 25, 2013

Natasha Dass-Ford, a librarian at the Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center in Fayetteville, NC, has been appointed to serve a two-year term as the New Leaders’ Representative to the LLAMA Board of Directors.  Her appointment was recommended by LLAMA President Catherine Friedman and confirmed by the LLAMA Board at the recent ALA Annual […]

Steven Bell presents a wide range of leadership styles in LLAMA webinar

July 25, 2013

  There are a myriad of leadership styles that a potential leader can choose as a model for him or herself. The best leaders know how to find the right balance among them, but finding that balance can be a daunting challenge.  The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “It Worked for Steve […]

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/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 […]

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. […]