On the off-chance that I'm not the only one feeling sluggish and sleep-deprived after watching too much late-night election coverage, we're extending the application deadline for the 2021 Next Level Leadership in Small and Rural Libraries program to this coming Monday, 11/9, at 2pm. 

The program seeks to build statewide collegiality and expertise in library leadership, with these four components:

We know that we're all living in weird times, and you may think you can't stretch yourself further ... but consider that being part of a group could actually give you a network of colleagues and a deeper well of strategies to make this possible. Everything is online except for the November 2021 conference. 

A laptop and access to Google Drive are required. Participant expenses -- including acquisition of a laptop if you do not have one -- are covered with a $1000 professional growth stipend.

Space is limited to 20 participants from Class I-III libraries who will be selected by application based on their application, geographical diversity, balance of class sizes, and variety of past experiences. Preference is given to library directors but is also open to department heads and assistant directors. The deadline for online applications has been extended to Monday, 11/9, at 2pm.

To learn more:

This project is made possible in part by the University of Michigan School of Information, the Library of Michigan, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.