[Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacro-l] ALA Emerging Leader Application Process Now Open]

[Suzanne Sager]

FYI

Suzanne L. Sager
ALA Oregon Chapter Councilor

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Subject: 	[alacro-l] ALA Emerging Leader Application Process Now Open
Date: 	Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:54:26 -0400
From: 	Michael Dowling <mdowling at ala.org>
Reply-To: 	alacro-l at ala.org
To: 	ALACRO-L <alacro-l at ala.org>



  2010 Emerging Leaders application process now open

The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for 
the 2010 class of Emerging Leaders.  Applications can be found at 
http://www.ala.org/cfapps/emergingleaders/ 

The deadline to apply is July 31, 2009.

The program is designed to enable approximately 100 library workers 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 the ALA structure and activities.

For the first time since its establishment, the Emerging Leaders program 
will accept non-MLS library workers.  Library support staff personnel 
are encouraged to apply to the program and will have an opportunity to 
be considered for sponsorship through the ALA Library Support Staff 
Interests Round Table.

An ALA division, round table, ethnic affiliate, state chapter or school 
library media affiliate will sponsor approximately one-third of the 
selected applicants.  Each sponsor will contribute $1,000 toward 
expenses ($500 for each conference).  Sponsorship is not required for 
participation in the program. 

Applicants can indicate on the application which groups they want to 
consider them for sponsorship.  A list of sponsoring units is included 
as part of the online application. You can also check with your state 
association and/or state chapter to find out if they are participating 
and how to apply for their sponsorship.

No more than one person from any institution will be selected for 
participation in the program.  In order to be eligible, applicants must 
meet the following criteria:

    * Be under 35 years of age or be a library worker of any age with
      fewer than 5 years experience working in a library.
    * Be able to attend both ALA conferences and work virtually in
      between each.
    * Be prepared to commit to serve on either an ALA, division, chapter
      or round table committee, taskforce or workgroup, or in your state
      or local professional library organization upon completion of
      program.
    * Be an ALA member or join upon selection if not already a member.

Program information will be available and updated at: 
http://www.ala.org/cfapps/emergingleaders/ 

For questions or more information regarding the program, contact 
Beatrice Calvin at bcalvin at ala.org <mailto:bcalvin at ala.org>

 


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Suzanne L. Sager
Library East, Cataloging
Portland State University

503-725-8169
503-725-5799
sagers at pdx.edu

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