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Emily Drabinski, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich to deliver keynotes at the Exchange Virtual Forum
CHICAGO—The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), the Library Information Technology Association (LITA) and the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) have announced that Emily Drabinski and Rebekkah Smith...
CHICAGO – Today, the Public Library Association's (PLA) unveiled the winners of its 75th Anniversary Scholarships. To celebrate PLA's 75th Anniversary and encourage equity, diversity and inclusion in library leadership, PLA sponsored scholarships for 15...
IFRT Emerging Leader Videos Engage Non-Librarians
91传媒’s Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is pleased to announce the publication of four videos to engage non-librarians in the fight to protect intellectual freedom. The brief explainer videos cover the basics of intellectual freedom, censorship, and...
CHICAGO – Today 91传媒 President (91传媒) Loida Garcia – Febo joined international library leaders for a knowledge-sharing event entitled "Sustainable Development Goals in Libraries Today: the role of libraries in strengthening our...
LITA AvramCamp 2019, an 91传媒 Annual Preconference
Chicago -- Save the date and register now to participate in a unique and affordable LITA workshop. LITA AvramCamp 2019, at the upcoming 91传媒 Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Friday June 21, 2019, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Join other women and non-binary...
LLAMA webinar: Best practices for accessible and inclusive marketing
Outreach and marketing are vital for all types of libraries, but it can seem like an overwhelming challenge to ensure that promotional materials, online content and social media posts are inclusive and accessible to everyone. The Library Leadership and...
Spring 2019 PLA Leadership Academy participants announced
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) Leadership Development Committee has selected 28 exceptional librarians to participate in the Spring 2019 PLA Leadership Academy, which will be held Mar. 25–29 in Chicago, Ill. The PLA Leadership Academy...
Kathryn Greer Named a 2019 LITA Emerging Leader
The Library and Information Technology Association is proud to announce that Kathryn Greer has been selected as a 2019 LITA Emerging Leader. Greer is the Systems and Digital Content Librarian at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where...
Rachel Murdock Named a 2019 LITA Emerging Leader
The Library and Information Technology Association is proud to announce that Rachel Murdock has been selected as a 2019 LITA Emerging Leader. Murdock is the Innovative Librarian at Hedberg Public Library in Janesville, Wisconsin. At HPL she handles...
PLA sponsors 2019 91传媒 Emerging Leaders Glidden and Shah
CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA), a long-time supporter of the 91传媒's Emerging Leaders (EL) program, will sponsor the participation of two library professionals in the 2019 EL class. EL is a leadership development...
Hakala-Ausperk鈥檚 Leadership Planners series launches with 鈥淔uture-Proof Your Team鈥
CHICAGO — From renowned leadership guru Catherine Hakala-Ausperk, author of the bestseller “ Be A Great Boss,” comes a unique planner for helping your team survive and thrive amidst change. “ Future-Proof Your Team,” published by 91传媒 Editions, is filled...
PLA unveils new leadership model, seeks applicants for next Leadership Academy
CHICAGO -- Today the Public Library Association (PLA) announced a new model for its Leadership Development Initiative. Developed by 21 select library leaders, the PLA Leadership Model describes the work, methods, and core values of leadership in a public...
AASL Standards now crosswalked to ISTE Standards and Future Ready Framework
CHICAGO – As part of its continued commitment to provide school library professionals the materials and resources needed to implement its new “National School Library Standards,” the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released crosswalks...
LLAMA webinar helps you enliven your staff training with game techniques
Staff training is one of the most important responsibilities of the library manager or leader, but effective training can do more than simply impart information or teach skills – it can also motivate and empower. If you are looking for a better way to...
LLAMA Webinar: Sustain Your Library Through Relationship Building and Community Engagement
A question on every library leader’s mind these days is how do I keep my library relevant? One of the most important ways is by establishing and nurturing community relationships that can advance your strategic initiatives. But how do you determine which...
