The scope of the Leadership & Management Division is to serve as a forum for the exchange of information and knowledge on the theory and application of management and leadership techniques to special libraries, focusing on issues such as planning, organization, budget and cost control, communication, performance, and the impact of technology on libraries, in order to develop and enhance the managerial skills of its members
Governing Document
The initial, minimum governing document for LMD (pdf). Last revised February 1, 2004
Recommended Practices / Guidelines
The LMD Policy & Procedures Manual, Revised Dec. 2011 is available on the LMD website at: lmd.sla.org/about/guidelines/lmd-manual/*Older:* A reference for the administration of LMD business (pdf) including important deadlines, meeting practices, responsibilities of elected officers, section and committee chairs, and more. Last revised January 30, 2007. As sections are revised, they will be added to the Guidelines page
Travel Reimbursement
Outlines LMD's Travel Reimbursement Policy for Officers and Planning Committee co-chairs. Last revised June 14, 2009.
Reference Documents
LMD Policies(pdf) - This manual has been mostly superseded by the above documents with some parts still under revision (see LMD Guidelines). For historical reference only. Last updated February 1994
