Created in 2013, the PM World Library (PMWL) is an online set of resources supporting research, knowledge sharing and continuous learning related to modern program and project management (PPM). The PMWL is an educational and informative source of PPM knowledge and information; it is also a showcase and service for those who create and share their PPM knowledge and experiences.
PMWJ Archive
The PMWL is an archive of all works originally published in the PMWJ. All works originally published in the PMWJ since August 2012 are now archived in the PMWL, now exceeding 5,500 works by 2,100+ authors from around the world. All articles, papers and other works published in the PMWJ can be found in the PM World Collection in the PMWL, where they can be searched by category, topic or key words.
Author Showcase
All authors of works published in the PMWJ receive an author showcase webpage in the PMWL, where her or his photo, background summary, location and contact information can be found. All works posted in the PMWL are tagged to the author’s name; each author’s showcase page therefore includes live links to all works by that author in the PMWL. The Author Showcase in the PMWL now includes more than 2,000 different authors from 90+ countries who have authored something in the PMWJ. Authors are listed alphabetically. If you have authored an article, paper or other work published in the PMWJ, find your Author Showcase page in the PMWL, update it periodically, and share it with colleagues, family, friends and others in your personal network.
PMWL Home Page
The PMWL home page at www.pmworldlibrary.net is updated frequently, including the monthly updates of works published in the latest edition of the PMWJ. The PMWL home page displays breaking news and most recently published authors, papers, articles and book reviews. Many newly posted resources are flagged in the “New in the Library” section on the home page, where you can also find the table of contents, information tabs, registration buttons and other information. If you are new to the PMWJ and PMWL, please check out this global resource for continuous learning in P/PM.
Full Range of Contents
The PMWL now includes access to thousands of resources related to P/PM, collected in the following sections:
Author Showcase – Showcase webpages for all authors of works published in the PMWJ, more than 2,000 different authors around the world (discussed above)
PM World Collection – All works originally published in the PMWJ, tagged by category, topic and key words – 5,500+ works on various PPM topics (discussed above)
Basic PPM Processes & Topics – Subpages with access to hundreds of resources related to PPM on such topics as Agile, Benefits Management, Communication, Competency, Cost Control, Earned Value, Leadership, Portfolio Management, Procurement, Quality, Scheduling and many others
Advanced / Hot Topics in PPM – Subpages with access to hundreds of resources organized by such topics as AI, Ethics, Change Management, Complexity, Cybersecurity, Governance, Industry 4.0 & 5.0, Innovation, Social Responsibility, Sponsorship, Sustainability, Wicked Problems and many others.
Industries & Organizations – PPM resources specifically related to specific industries and types of organizations, including PPM in Construction, Healthcare, Information Technologies and more.
Major Projects & Programmes – General information about PPM on major projects and programmes, including mega-projects. Some info about specific mega projects around the world.
PPM in Various Countries – Citations and access to resources published in the PMWJ by authors in various countries about programs, projects or PPM in their respective countries.
Books & Publishers – Information about PPM books and publishers, including Book Reviews published in the PMWJ and now archived in the PMWL.
Journals & Magazines – Information about and access to a wide variety of journals, magazines and other publications of possible interest to those in the PPM field, including PM journals, business and management publications, and many others. Access to PMWJ archives is included.
News – Internal knowledge and information alone is no longer adequate for successful management of many programs and projects today. Modern PPM often requires an awareness of changing external conditions, new developments and emerging trends. This section is an attempt to provide information about and access to a variety of news feeds from around the world, including PMWJ breaking news archives.
PM Education Resources – Information and resources for students and teachers of project management, including partial listing of colleges and universities that offer undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programs related to PPM.
PM Profession Resources – Information about and access to professional associations and societies, bodies of knowledge, standards, qualifications and other elements for advancing professionalism in the application of modern P/PM.
Public / Government PM Resources – Information about planning and managing public programs and projects, as well as a wide range of documents and information that have has been created by government agencies, multi-lateral institutions and other public entities in various countries. A vast set of resources exist, so this is just a start.
PM Research Resources – Information about and access to databases, information and resources that may be useful to students, professors and professional researchers for courses, research projects, and authoring of papers and books.
PM Marketplace – This section of the PMWL provides a place where P/PM products and services and their suppliers can be briefly described and accessed.
PPM Careers and Jobs – Access to some P/PM career, jobs and recruitment resources can be found in this section, some local and some international. If you are looking for your next project or step up, these resources may be useful. Includes a section on career advice for working professionals.
Glossaries and Dictionaries – This section of the PM World Library provides access to glossaries, dictionaries and other sources where clarification, definitions and knowledge of terminology can be found. Everyone working in the PPM field needs to communicate clearly and effectively in order to promote understanding. This section is for those new to PPM who need to understand the meanings of PM terms and phrases, project managers who need to ensure that both team members and stakeholders share a common understanding of terms and concepts, and participants in or from different countries and cultures who may need clarification of words and meanings. Also helpful for those conducting PPM research to help define terms to reduce ambiguity and enhance understanding of research results.
Other Useful Information – This section of the PM World Library is intended to provide access to information that might potentially be of interest or use for PPM, especially related to external conditions such as location, environment, economics, politics, history, technology, trends and other factors that can affect the outcomes or success of their efforts.
Other Libraries – Some information about various libraries around the world that might offer access to books, databases and information of possible interest to those involved with planning and managing programmes and projects.
Solving Global Problems – With a view towards social responsibility, here is information about and access to resources related to solving various environmental, social and human problems on this planet. Categories and subsections deal with global initiatives, emergency response and disaster recovery, human and social problems, environmental problems including climate change, and animal rights and protections. Programs, projects and PPM resources are identified.
PMWL Research Interns
PM World has offers virtual internships for university students who are studying or conducting research in the fields of project management, library science, journalism and information technology management. Internships offer students an opportunity to research specific program/project management topics, learn about digital publishing and library operations, and contribute to PM World’s mission of supporting knowledge sharing and continuous learning related to program and project management around the world. Learn more and meet our interns here.
Free and Low-Cost Library Memberships
The PMWL offers FREE access to many, and dirt-cheap memberships to others, as follows:
FREE 30-Day Trial – Available to all to explore the PMWL
Two Years of FREE Access – for Students at universities anywhere in the world
Unlimited FREE Access – Free memberships for residents of low-income countries, teachers and professors
Low Cost Memberships – Memberships for others are only $25 per year, about the cost of a few cups of coffee.
Group Memberships – Discounts are offered to groups, associations, corporations and others. Contact Director@pmworldlibrary.net for information.
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Note to all: The PMWL is updated with new resources and information on a continuous basis. Learn more a www.pmworldlibrary.net.
