Manage with Confidence
AALL 2011 Management Institute
Developing future managers, leading new managers to success
April 7-9, 2011
Hotel Palomar
505 North State Street
Chicago
Registration deadline: March 7
From transforming libraries and nurturing staff for new roles and responsibilities to developing a strategic plan for the library to building partnerships, new law library managers have a lot on their plates.
The AALL Management Institute will provide new and aspiring managers from all types of law libraries the opportunity to collaborate in small groups and learn from their colleagues as they develop the skills to manage with confidence today.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Build and nurture a professional network
- Develop effective communication
- Negotiate and handle difficult situations
- Develop a strategic plan
- Take on project management
- Champion the library’s role within the institution and build partnerships
Read about experiences from the 2009 AALL Management Institute.
FACULTY:
Maureen Sullivan is an organization development consultant whose practice focuses on the delivery of consulting and training services to libraries and other information organizations. She has extensive experience as a consultant on organization development, strategic planning, management skills development, leadership development, introducing and managing organizational change, organization and work redesign, establishment of staff development and learning programs for today's workplace, revision of position classification and compensation systems, and the identification and development of competencies. Ms. Sullivan designs and presents workshops and leadership institutes on topics of current relevance to librarians and library staff. Recent topics include recruitment and retention, generational synergy, transforming libraries, creating a collaborative workplace, and new approaches to performance improvement. She is the 2010 Association of College and Research Libraries' Academic/Research Librarian of the Year.
REGISTRATION:
The institute registration is open to AALL members only. The cost of attendance is $575. Institute materials, continental breakfast, break, and lunch each day are included. Registration is first come, first served and will be capped at 50 people, so don't wait—register today! Participants are responsible for covering their transportation and housing.
AALL has negotiated a block of hotel rooms at the Hotel Palomar at a discounted rate of $169 single/double. Rates are subject to a 15.4 percent tax. It is important that institute participants stay within this hotel block of rooms to ensure easy access to institute activities and networking opportunities. To make a reservation, contact the Hotel Palomar directly at 877/731-0505 and let them know you are with the AALL Management Institute. The deadline for making your housing reservation is March 16. Rates will be available for participants three (3) days prior to and after the institute.
A credit card will be required to hold your reservation but will not be charged until checkout. In the event an attendee must cancel, he or she must do so 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty of one night's room and tax. No-shows will also be charged for one night's room and tax.
Sponsor Information:
This continuing professional education opportunity is sponsored by the American Association of Law Libraries and the AALL/BNA Continuing Education Grant Program. Contact Celeste R. Smith, AALL director of education, at csmith@aall.org or 312/205-8032 for more information.