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<p class="MsoPlainText">*Please excuse any cross-posting*<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Register now<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Techniques in Managing a Library Services Platform <<a href="http://www.ala.org/lita/techniques-managing-library-services-platform">http://www.ala.org/lita/techniques-managing-library-services-platform</a>><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">*Thursday, May 30, 2019, Noon – 1:30 pm Central Time*<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">As libraries move from legacy Integrated Library Systems (ILS) to next generation Library Services Platforms (LSP) and face evolving user needs, soft skills, such as team building, project management, and leadership skills become as
essential as technology skills. This 90-minute webinar provides practical techniques for managing this change through the exploration of a case study.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">*Learning Outcomes*<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"> - An overview of lean methodologies (Agile, DevOps, Value Streams)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> - Strategies and techniques to develop collaborative team infrastructure<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> (mapping needs with people, product, and processes)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> - Tools to be explored / adopted to facilitate collaborative team work<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> - Humanizing the library through inclusive culture<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">*Presenter:* Hong Ma, Head of Library Systems, Loyola University Chicago<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">*Can't attend the live event?* No problem! Register and you'll receive a link to the recording.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">*More LITA Continuing Education*<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Creating an InterDisciplinary Space @ Your Library <<a href="http://www.ala.org/lita/creating-interdisciplinary-space-your-library">http://www.ala.org/lita/creating-interdisciplinary-space-your-library</a>><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">June 11, 2019, Noon – 1:00 pm Central Time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Presenter: Jessica Bennett<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Managing Special User Groups in Academic Libraries <<a href="http://www.ala.org/lita/managing-special-user-groups-academic-libraries">http://www.ala.org/lita/managing-special-user-groups-academic-libraries</a>><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">July 16, 2019, Noon – 1:30 pm Central time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Presenters: Charissa Brammer and Sommer Browning<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Check out our spring lineup and get details on our latest round of online learning to boost your skill set!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">*Questions or Comments?*<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">For all other questions or comments related to LITA continuing education, contact us at (312) 280-4268 or
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