1. Library Leadership and
Management Association
Where Library Leaders Grow

2. Mission Statement
The mission of the Library Leadership and
Management Association is to encourage and nurture
current and future library leaders, and to develop and
promote outstanding leadership and management
practices.

3. What is LLAMA?
The Library Leadership and Management Association
serves more than 5,000 members from all types of libraries
who value the many opportunities for learning that come
from associating with professional peers.
Since its establishment in 1957, LLAMA has been a
powerful catalyst in the development of leadership in the
library and information science field. Attuned to ever-
changing technological, economic, political, and cultural
conditions, LLAMA equips its members with tools for
building dynamic library services and successful careers.

4. What LLAMA Offers You
Opportunities to learn new Opportunities to network
management and leadership with other library leaders,
skills managers and
administrators
Opportunities to support
LA&M Online Quarterly
the profession of library magazine
leadership and management
Programs at the annual
Access to LLAMA’s conference
continuing education LLAMA website – your
programs portal to LLAMA news and
LLAMA section membership resources

5. Membership Sections
LLAMA’s sections can connect you with the people who share your passionate
interests. You can exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, publish research,
mentor future leaders and hone leadership and managerial skills.
Buildings and Equipment Library Organization and
Section (BES) Management Section
Fund Raising and Financial (LOMS)
Development Section Measurement, Assessment
(FRFDS)
and Evaluation Section
Human Resources Section (MAES)
(HRS)
Systems and Services Public Relations and
Section (SASS) Marketing Section (PRMS)

6. Membership Fees
American Libraries Library Leadership and
Association, ALA (Pre-requisite) Management Association, LLAMA
Dues: Dues
Student Member: $33 Student Member: $15
New Member $65 New Member: $35

7. Member Benefits
American Libraries Subscription (10 issues/year)
Substantially reduced rates at ALA conferences
Discounts on ALA books and promotional items
Insurance plans
Travel discounts
Online training

8. Testimonials
“When I learned about LLAMA, I realized how much it
touches all aspects of libraries, even if you’re not in
management.” –Brian Gray, Case Western Reserve
University Library, OH
“LLAMA offers great opportunities to be mentored and to
mentor.” –Larry Alford, Temple University Paley Library, PA
“In LLAMA, I can see who the leaders are in organizations
and get tips from them.” –Carrandra E. Osterlah, New
Mexico State Library
“LLAMA encouraged me to take the lead, not just
participate.” –Paul Anderson, University of Delaware
Library

9. Contact Information
www.ala.org/LLAMA
50 E. Huron, Chicago, IL 60611-2795
Phone: 800.545.2433
Fax: 312.280.2169
E-mail: llama@ala.org

10. Sources
www.ala.org
www.ala.org/llama