6/2/08 ALA Accepting Applications for 2009 Emerging Leaders
The American Library Association is now accepting applications for the 2009 Emerging Leaders class. The program is designed to enable more than 100 new librarians to get on the fast track to ALA and professional leadership. Participants are given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, network with peers, and get an inside look into ALA structure and activities.
The Ohio Library Council will provide a $1,000 travel stipend to each of two participants from Ohio public libraries selected to participate in the program by the ALA screening committee. The 2009 Emerging Leaders programs will be held in conjunction with the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver (January) and the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago (June).
In order to be eligible to participate in the program, those selected must meet the following criteria:
- Be under 35 years of age or be a new librarian of any age with fewer than 5 years post-MLS experience;
- Have a recent MLS degree from an ALA or NCATE accredited program or be in an MLS program currently;
- Be able to attend both ALA conferences and work virtually in between each;
- Be prepared to commit to serve on an ALA, Division, Chapter or Round Table committee, task force, or workgroup upon completion of program; and
- Be an ALA member or join upon selection (if not already a member).
The application deadline is July 31. For questions or more information regarding the program, contact Beatrice Calvin at ALA.
