Dialogue with Directors Discussion Group (LLAMA - Library Leadership & Management Association) Community
Provides a venue for directing questions and concerns towards current and retired directors for open discussion. Provides a group where directors and the curious alike can equally gain from the back and forth discussions, and educate people in the roles and experiences of directors.
Online DocMeeting Minutes Annual 2011
Last modified by Brian Gray on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 7:44pmSpproximately 15 attendees
Proposed topics advice for new directors/administrators, how to survive with smaller staffs, dealing with upcoming retirements, and how to "spark" ideas when the economy is tough.
Someone shared their experiences of starting a new university and library.
Some discussion on ethics, including copyright in what is becoming more and more an international environment.
- Following copyright without being the "police"
- create culture of integrity
Books suggestion: Atlas for Librarianship
Transliteracy
EventDialog with Directors Discussion Group
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EventDiscussion Group @ 2011 ALA Annual
by Brian Gray on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 5:33pmLocation: Hilton Riverside, Grand Salon A
The attendees drive the discussion. It is open to all and is designed to be a conversation with directors, not among only directors. Those that attend are looking to offer advice or learn from the conversations.
The proposed topic is:
Join us for a potpourri of topics including advice for new directors/administrators, how to survive with smaller staffs, dealing with upcoming retirements, and how to "spark" ideas when the economy is tough.
EventDialog with Directors Discussion Group: Relationship of Roles
by Brian Gray on Thu, 01/06/2011 - 11:20pmLocation: San Diego Convention Center, Room 33B
Join us to explore the "relationships of roles". We will explore issues related to supervising, leading from all roles, and how to handle situations based on your official or perceived role within an organization.
Dialog With Director is not just a group for directors. The directors that attend are here to share advice and guidance. Each meeting is truly a dialogue with colleagues at all levels within the profession. Those in attendance pick the topic of future meetings.
Online DocDialogue With Directors Discussion Group: Having Influence From Any Organizational Level
Last modified by Brian Gray on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 8:08amWe had a wonderful meeting at 2010 ALA Annual in Washington D.C. with 10 attendees. Find below a summary of the discussion and some key points shared.
Topic: Having Influence From any Organizational Level
EventDialogue With Directors Discussion Group: Having Influence From Any Organizational Level
by Brian Gray on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 12:42pmLocation: Hilton Washington (ALA Headquarters), Cordozo
Join us for a discussion on how everyone with an organization can be a leader, no matter their title or position. Dialog With Director is not just a group for directors. The directors that attend are here to share advice and guidance. Each meeting is truly a dialogue with colleagues at all levels within the profession. Those in attendance pick the topic of future meetings.
EventDialog With Directors Discussion Group: Having Influence Without The Authority
by Brian Gray on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 10:52pmLocation: Intercontinental Boston, Griffin/Robinson
Join us for a discussion on how everyone with an organization can be a leader, no matter their title or position. Dialog With Director is not just a group for directors. The directors that attend are here to share advice and guidance. Each meeting is truly a dialogue with colleagues at all levels within the profession. Those in attendance pick the topic of future meetings.
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EventDialog with Directors Discussion Group: Being, Finding, or Implementing Mentorship
by Brian Gray on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 9:29amDwD DG: Being, Finding, or Implementing Mentorship
Location: Sheraton Chicago BR I
New Agenda item: Discuss a possible name change of the discussion group to be more accurate and representative of its purpose.
Online DocDialog with Directors Discussion Group - 2009 ALA Midwinter (Denver) - Meeting Minutes
Last modified by Brian Gray on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 3:10pmDialog with Directors Discussion Group
2009 ALA Midwinter (Denver)
Topic: Starting, Advancing, and Accelerating Your Career
We had 36 people covering everything in the spectrum from entry level librarians through upper level administrators, from "next generation" to retirees. About 80% of the attendees were first time participants.
Topics Discussed:
Regionalism:
- Moving for jobs - help or hurt?
- More of a personal problem: money & family needs
- Academics: ARL stigma can linger
