A great program and a great way to get plugged in to ALA, professional service, and continuing education. -Steve -------------------------------------------- The American Library Association (ALA) is still accepting applications<http://www.ala.org/cfapps/emergingleaders/index.cfm> for the 2017 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria as well as a link to the application can be found on the Emerging Leaders Web page<http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/leadership/emergingleaders/>. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2016. The ALA EL program is a leadership development program which enables newer library workers from across the country to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity. It puts participants on the fast track to ALA committee volunteerism as well as other professional library-related organizations. An ALA division, round table, ethnic affiliate, state chapter or school library media affiliate will sponsor nearly all of the selected applicants. Each sponsor will contribute a minimum of $1,000 toward expenses of attending the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference ($500 for each conference). Sponsorship is not required for participation in the program. A list of sponsoring units is included as part of the online application. For more information, visit the Emerging Leaders Web page<http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/leadership/emergingleaders/> or contact the EL project manager at emergingleaders@ala.org<mailto:emergingleaders@ala.org>. The ALA Emerging Leaders program is managed by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment<http://www.ala.org/offices/hrdr/> (HRDR). Beatrice Calvin, CDF Emerging Leaders Project Manager Manager, Professional Development Office for Human Resource Development & Recruitment ALAAmericanLibraryAssociation 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 bcalvin@ala.org 800/545-2433 ext. 4280 312/280-4280 www.ala.org/hrdr Make a living making a difference!