One of the most difficult challenges for library managers and leaders is trying to make their libraries be everything to everyone. How do you start adding new initiatives without letting go of any of the old ones? The simple answer is you can’t. New initiatives cannot always be added to the plate without seriously considering […]
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LLAMA Webinar Helps Managers Decide What Really Matters
October 22, 2018LLAMA Webinar Series Explores Using Data for Decision Making and Strategic Planning
September 14, 2016Do you sometimes feel like you’ve been left behind in a world driven by ever-increasing amounts of data? The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) and the LLAMA Assessment Section will present “What’s Your Story?” a series of three webinars for librarians who want to develop better skills for using data to facilitate decision making […]
LLAMA Thought Leaders Webinar will feature R. David Lankes
August 31, 2016The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a division of ALA, will present a free webinar featuring R. David Lankes, Sept. 14, at 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time. Lankes will talk about his personal perspective on successful leadership. He is the director of the University of South Carolina’s School of Library & Information Science, […]
LLAMA Webinar Provides Tools, Tips and Tricks for Management Success
October 16, 2015Rana Hutchinson Salzmann Magda Pecsenye Many librarians are hired or promoted into management positions without the benefit of specific management training. The knowledge they need to become good managers must often be learned on-the-fly. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Management Success in an Unpredictable […]
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 […]
Steven Bell presents a wide range of leadership styles in LLAMA webinar
July 25, 2013There 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 […]
Call for webinar proposals for Fall 2013
May 7, 2013Do you have a good idea for a webinar topic? Â 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. Â All interested presenters or program organizers are encouraged to submit proposals. Â Webinar […]
LLAMA webinar will feature Elliott Shore discussing change management
April 5, 2013Change has become a way of life for librarians due to technology and the ever-changing information needs of our users. How do we as library managers and leaders handle change effectively and efficiently for ourselves and those we lead, while ensuring that good communication is maintained throughout the process? The Library Leadership & Management Association […]
LLAMA webinar helps you develop a free online management system
June 4, 2012Library 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 […]
LLAMA President’s Program Speaker Announced
May 23, 2012Heather Krasna, career expert and author, will present “Leading at all Levels: Taking Charge of Your Career Growth While Mentoring Others†at the 2012 LLAMA President’s Program during the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. The program will be held Saturday, June 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel, Elite Ballroom. “I […]
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