The LLAMA Buildings and Equipment Section (BES) is seeking jurors for the 2015 ALA/AIA Library Buildings Award competition. Jointly sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the prestigious biennial competition recognizes excellence in the architectural design and planning of libraries. The 2015 Juror Application is due via email […]
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Call for Jurors – Library Building Awards
March 19, 2014Volunteer with LLAMA!
March 11, 2014The LLAMA committee volunteer form for section and division-level appointments is now open. Click here to learn more and to volunteer. The deadline to volunteer is May 30, and terms begin July 1, 2014. Your committee service will not only allow you to impact our profession, but will help you develop leadership skills while building […]
LLAMA Webinar Offers Help for Managing Dispersed Teams
February 25, 2014Leading a team of staff who are physically separated from one another presents special challenges for today’s library leaders. Understanding these challenges and the best ways to meet them can help your team run smoothly. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Leading in Absence: Ideas for managing a disperse team†on Wed., […]
John Cotton Dana Award accepting entries for outstanding library public relations: Eight $10,000 grants will be awarded
February 3, 2014The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting submissions for the John Cotton Dana Award (JCD). The award, which is managed by the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) division of ALA, honors outstanding library public relations. Eight $10,000 grants are awarded each year by the H.W. Wilson Foundation and the annual Awards Reception is […]
2014 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards Competition Opens
January 29, 2014The Online Entry Form for the 2014 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards is now available. This biennial competition is co-sponsored by the American Library Association (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 […]
Enhance your career skills and professional reputation with LLAMA’s Midwinter Career Institute
December 18, 2013Writing 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 […]
New Professionals Section established in LLAMA!
December 13, 2013We are very happy and excited to announce the formation of a New Professionals Section within LLAMA. The NPS has been established to enable LLAMA to provide better targeted services to new library professionals and LIS students. If you are attending Midwinter in Philadelphia, there will be an opportunity to network and determine future directions […]
LLAMA Midwinter Happy Hour Announced
December 13, 2013Plan to join the LLAMA Membership Committee and members from around the country for good cheer and fun at LLAMA’s Midwinter Meeting Happy Hour, Sunday, January 26, at 6:30 pm. We’ll have a private room at Smokin’ Betty’s, just down the street from the convention center. Food and drinks will be on your own, and […]
LLAMA Webinar provides knowledge and skills for Library Security and Safety
October 24, 2013When 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 […]
“The Greening of America’s Libraries†New E-Book From LLAMA and ACRL
October 23, 2013LLAMA and the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) announce the publication of The Greening of America’s Libraries: LEEDing the Way. Written by Mary M. Carr and Steven L. Carr, United States Green Building Council (USGBC) trained and certified accredited LEED-AP professionals and librarians, this digital publication introduces librarians and design professionals to the […]
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