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: - Participation in twice-monthly professional development sessions from December 2020 - November 2021 - A monthly informal chat with colleagues to talk shop - A $1000 stipend to carry out a project designed for community impact - A face-to-face conference (fingers crossed!) in November 2021 designed and led by participants 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: - View one of the recorded informational sessions (links here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/apply-for-2021/>) - Read about the program here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/apply-for-2021/>, see the schedule here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/schedule/>, and read over the FAQs here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/faqs/> While you're there, click on the "Conference" tab <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/> to register for the 2019-2020 cohort's November 19 online conference: Leading Big in Small Spaces. It's free! 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. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Looking forward to hearing from you! ****Deadline extended to Monday, November 9, at 2pm: https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/*** <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/***>* -- 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/>