TITLE: References for the minimal model program
QUESTION [8 upvotes]: What are some references for a beginning graduate student in algebraic geometry to learn about the minimal model program? I'm not thinking about entering this field, but rather I just want to know what it means "to run the MMP". 
Related link: Training towards research on birational geometry/minimal model program (the OP had a different goal in mind here)

REPLY [6 votes]: A very light introduction is contained in A first glimpse at the minimal model program. (Also available here.)
I would also second Simone's suggestion: The first two chapters of Kollár-Mori are illuminating.