For immediate release | March 23, 2018

LLAMA Webinar: Project Management--Tips, Tools & Tricks for Every Type and Size of Library

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Every library project has its unique challenges, but surprisingly the basic approaches to managing a project effectively are the same. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Project Management -- Tips, Tools & Tricks for Every Type and Size of Library,” on Wednesday, April 18, at 1:30-3:00 pm Central Time. This webinar will show you how to create a workable structure for managing your library projects.

Participants will learn:

-The crucial differences between management of projects and project management

-The questions they need to ask, and data they need to collect prior to implementing project -management tools and techniques within their library

-The importance of administration buy-in in ensuring the success of library projects

-How to help staff write winning proposals for project ideas in order to get administration support

-How to support and engage staff in order to create shared expectations and clear objectives

This webinar addresses three of : project management; team building (personnel); and collaboration and partnerships.

Who Should Attend: Anyone responsible for managing a project in their library.

Presenters: Kirsten Clark, Director, Access & Information Services, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis; Kate McCready, Associate Librarian, Libraries Content/Collections, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis

Registration fees: LLAMA member $49; Non-LLAMA member $59; LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $199; Non-LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $239; Student: $29

Register online: Register with a purchase order or by mail: (PDF, 1 pg.).

Can’t attend the live event? No problem! If you register, you will automatically receive a link to the recorded version for later viewing

Tech Requirements: This webinar uses GoToWebinar software, which may require a small download.

For questions about this webinar or other LLAMA programs, contact: Fred Reuland. freuland@ala.org

About the Library Leadership and Management Association

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Contact:

Fred Reuland

LLAMA Program Officer, Continuing Education

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Library Leadership and Management Association

freuland@ala.org

312-280-5032