Archive for October 2011

“Job Hunting for Today’s Libraries in Today’s Job Market” now archived

October 27, 2011

A free archived version of LLAMA’s webinar “Job Hunting for Today’s Libraries in Today’s Job Market” is now available. Sponsored by the Library Leadership and Management Association’s Human Resources Section (LLAMA-HRS),  this webinar was presented Oct. 19 and is intended for library students or recent MLS graduates about to enter the workforce or start a […]

LLAMA Webinar Helps You Keep Your Library Safe and Secure

October 27, 2011

Just when everything in your library is running smoothly, along comes an unruly patron who seems strangely threatening. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) presents “A Person of Interest: Safety and Security in the Library” on Wed., Nov. 16, 2011, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm Central Time. This webinar will demonstrate effective ways to deal […]

ALCTS Virtual Symposium

October 27, 2011

LLAMA is pleased to announce that in collaboration with ALCTS, LLAMA members will receive discounted registration to the ALCTS Virtual Symposium, “Launching Your Star Potential: Leadership for Today’s Libraries”.   Below is an overview of the program, and additional information/registration is available here: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/confevents/upcoming/ala/mw/star.cfm An ALCTS Virtual Symposium launches Jan. 9, 2012 and continues throughout that […]

Call for Discussion Starters – 2012 Midwinter LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group

October 18, 2011

LLAMA/NMRT New Leaders Discussion Group invites the submission of proposals for “Discussion Starters” at its meeting at the 2012 ALA Midwinter Conference in Dallas, TX. A Discussion Starter is a short and informal presentation that aims to provide a starting point for lively conversations. We look for enthusiastic Discussion Starters to share their experience (it […]

LLAMA Human Resources Section presents a free webinar on how to find a job

October 13, 2011

NEWS For Immediate Release October 13, 2011 Contact: Fred Reuland, freuland@ala.org CHICAGO – You have your MLS degree—-but what’s next? Applying for and interviewing for a job can be fraught with anxiety and frustration. But you can put yourself ahead of the herd with the right information. The Library Leadership and Management Association’s Human Resources […]

Join the Conversation about LLAMA’s Proposed New Strategic Plan

October 13, 2011

The LLAMA Executive Committee recently reviewed the last two strategic plans for LLAMA (2006-2010 and 2010-2011) and reviewed the new ALA 2015 Strategic Plan.  Following this review, the Executive Committee has drafted a new strategic plan for the next three years – 2012 – 2015:  LLAMA Draft Strategic Plan 2015 The draft plan outlines core […]