2016 MLA Annual Conference

There isn't enough time. There isn't enough money. Time and money are the two most precious and finite resources in a library, and there simply isn't enough of either. Yet, we are constantly asked to do more, to do more with less. In this session we will explore techniques and methods to stretch our time and money by relying on project management techniques. Library roles are increasingly becoming project-oriented, from collection management to summer reading programs, most of our day-to-day activities are actually projects with a budget and a specific start and end date. Learn how the basic tenets of project management can help you and your team work smarter, not harder while delivering the high quality services your patrons have come to expect. Participants will explore principles of project management through examples from many areas of library work, including the construction of a new building, fundraising, event planning, and collection management.