[Eril-l] Reminder: ALCTS Virtual Pre-conference: Library Project Management 101

[ALCTS-CE Announce]

*Please consider registering for this week's pre-conference!*
Library Project Management 101
*Session 1*

*Library Project Management 101, Part 1*
Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

This session will introduce library staff to the basics of project
management. We will consider what we mean by a ‘project’ in the first place
and discuss the different types of projects there are. This session will
explain the different stages of starting, planning, implementing and
closing a project and introduce some common terminology used in project
management. It will outline some of the different project management
methodologies so that participants can start becoming familiar with names
such as Prince 2, Agile, Critical path and Integrated project management.
*Session 2*

*Library Project Management 101, Part 2*
Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

This session follows on from part 1 and will discuss the make up of a
project team and what the team needs to be effective. We will consider the
various stakeholders that might work with the project team or who might be
affected by the changes made, and what considerations we might need to make
in order to create effective working practices. This session will also
introduce participants to the role of technology within project management
and discuss different tools and their uses.
Learning Outcomes

By the end of Session 1 you will be able to:

   1. Define what a project is and identify different types of project.
   2. Explain the different stages of the project management cycle.
   3. List different project management terms and describe what they mean.
   4. Identify different project management methodologies

By the end of Session 2 you will be able to:

   1. Identify the different roles within a project management team and
   describe their requirements
   2. Consider the different people that may be involved and/or affected by
   a project and explain ways of dealing with them
   3. Outline how and why technology can be useful for projects and
   identify different tools that can be used.

Who Should Attend

Librarians, staff, and information professionals who are new to project
management. No prior knowledge required.
Host

*Lisa Jeskins* is Deputy Chair of the CILIP Information Literacy Group and
was involved with the LILAC Conference for nine years. Lisa has 15 years’
experience working in libraries and is now self-employed. Lisa specializes
in providing dynamic and interactive training and facilitation for
information professionals from across the UK. She has trained staff from
the British Library, the Bodleian Libraries (Oxford University), the
University of Nottingham, the University of Manchester, and Lancaster
University amongst others. Lisa trains on a wide range of subjects
including negotiating and influencing, project management, team building,
moving into management, and train the trainer.

Click here for more information about the June 11th & 12th virtual
preconference. <http://www.ala.org/alcts/library-project-management-101>



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Registration Fee for single session (USD)

ALCTS Member (individual) $43

Nonmember (individual) $59

Groups (applies to group of people that will watch the webinar together
from one access point.) $129

Registration Fee for both sessions (USD)

ALCTS Member (individual) $69

Nonmember (individual) $95

Groups (applies to group of people that will watch the webinar together
from one access point.) $206

All sessions are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to
the session recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to
the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the virtual
preconference at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to
listen to the recording at your convenience.

How to Register

Complete the individual session online registration form
<http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X>
or the complete series online registration
<http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=eventsconf&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=M>
form. Sessions are listed by date and you must log in.

or

Contact us to register:

Call 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 to reach our customer service
representatives or

Register by mail for the session you would like to attend. (If you receive
an error message after clicking the "register by mail" link, right-click
the link and save the form to your computer.)

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration at ala.org.

For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Megan
Dougherty, ALCTS Program Officer, Continuing Education at 1-800-545-2433,
ext. 5038 or mdougherty at ala.org.

Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee.
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