Happy Friday! Wanted to send a reminder for a few MLA deadlines today, Leadership Academy EB rates and scholarships as well as scholarship apps for Surviving and Thriving as a New Library Director are due today. More info is copied below! Questions? Contact MLA at MLA@milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org>. Leadership Academy is for leaders in all roles in the library! Take the next step in your career! Sessions will cover leadership skills like emotional intelligence, communication, managing change, teamwork, and coaching as well as more library-specific information about finance, legislation and advocacy, media, and working effectively with a board of directors. The 2024 program includes five in-person days and three Zoom meetings. It begins April 29 in Lansing and concludes in October at the MLA 2024 Annual Conference in Traverse City. Participants will attend In-person sessions in Lansing, Southfield, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City. Registration is $1445 for MLA members and includes meals during in-person meetings, as well as hotel accommodations on April 29 and October 15. Early Bird Rates expire TODAY, Friday, March 15. Register now to reserve your spot and get the best rates! Interested in participating but need funds? MLA Education Fund scholarship<https://www.milibraries.org/scholarships> applications are also due today!! Surviving and Thriving as a New Library Director is a great opportunity if you need one-on-one consulting and support for your specific situation. This in-depth program, presented by consultant, coach, speaker, and retired library director Maxine Bleiweis, addresses the many challenges confronting public library directors. Designed to help new and future library directors survive and thrive as leaders in the library and community, the Surviving and Thriving as a Library Director course offers a unique combination of small-group support and expert guidance. The program consists of a half-day workshop and three webinar sessions, as well as an individual consulting session with Maxine for the opportunity to get personalized guidance and advice for managing your most pressing challenges. Suggested readings, podcasts, and discussions of practical scenarios will help you develop your leadership skills. Topics covered will include: * personnel issues * managing boards and city managers * spotting trends * leveraging your community for support * taking care of yourself * community leadership and management style * specific situations that each attendee is facing The program is $975 for MLA members. Scholarships are available!<https://www.milibraries.org/surviving-and-thriving-as-a-library-director> Applications are due Friday, March 15. The program is limited to a cohort of 10 people. Register today to reserve your spot! [cidimage002.png@01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association PO Box 27337 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: (517) 881-6652 milibraries.org rfash@milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!