Hi Everyone, If you are thinking that you can't afford to go or it wouldn't be worth it... I was one of the 2016 Emerging Leaders and it is worth the time and effort. I met some wonderful people, presented before PLA's board with my group and was able to work on a project that actually makes a difference (reworking PLA's Professional Tools website). Even if you don't take it any farther and get involved in committees or work groups, you will have been networked with people from all over the country, worked on projects that matter to our profession and learned from some of the leaders in our field. The application is free, its quick to fill out and if you don't apply then you can't be chosen. Good luck! If you have any questions about the program, feel free to email me! Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org From: sbowers@wayne.edu To: michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:00:35 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] ALA Accepting Emerging Leaders Applications until August 1 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 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. 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 or contact the EL project manager at emergingleaders@ala.org. The ALA Emerging Leaders program is managed by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (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! _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l