Howdy! Gentle reminder that we're looking forward to hearing from Class I-III library leaders by this Friday, August 16, for the Small and Rural Library Leadership Academy. Successful applicants' libraries will receive $2500 in professional development funds, $1000 in project money, seven days of professional development around the state, and participation in a May 8 conference. We are excited about the ideas we've seen in the applications we have received so far and are confident this will be a dynamic and curious group you'll want to spend time with! Applicants will be notified on or before September 1. For more details, a schedule, and the application form, please visit https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/ and drop me a line if you have any questions. Hope to see your application soon! Kristin -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1bHR8YmY3NDdlYzA4ZDM2MjFmMzAzMDM2OTA3NGM3NjliMzQ> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>