Did your boss or your colleague just hand you this article? “This sounds like you,” she said. “You are young and new to the profession and are eager to get involved.”
Is it true you could be an emerging leader? Then ALA Past-President (2006-2007) Leslie Burger has an opportunity for you.
Emerging Leaders 2008 will welcome and train 120 new librarians to get a jump-start in leadership. EL’08 kicks off with a day-long session during the 2008 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia. Afterward, it will grow and develop online for six months, culminating at the 2008 Annual Conference in Anaheim. Applicants will commit to participating in all three elements of the program!
We will expect the new leaders to put their leadership skills to use by accepting a term of service on an ALA or chapter committee, task force, working group, or project team.
The goal is to have 120 new librarians ready to participate in leadership in the Association, one of its divisions or state chapters.
For more information, contact Connie Paul, Executive Director, Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative. Connie and Maureen Sullivan, organizational consultant, Annapolis, Maryland, are spearheading the project.
FAQs for Leslie Burger’s Emerging Leaders Initiative 2008:
When and Where:
January 11, 2008—Philadelphia, PA 9:00-5:00 pm
June 27, 2008—Anaheim, CA 9:00-5:00 pm
In a virtual work group from January to June
Why:
To enable 120 young librarians to get on the fast track to ALA and professional leadership
Who:
1) ALA member, and
2) Young (under 35 years) or new librarians of any age with fewer than 5 years post-MLS experience, and
3) Recent MLS degree from an ALA or NCATE accredited program or in an MLS program currently, and
4) Able to attend both ALA conferences and work virtually in between, and
5) Ready to commit to serve on an ALA, Division, Chapter, or Round Table committee, taskforce or workgroup upon completion of program
How:
Support from an ALA Division, Roundtable, or Chapter gets you preference but isn’t a requirement to apply;
If you are employed, a letter of commitment from your employer;
Fill out the application and send with supporting materials and submit via email to emergingleaders@ala.org.
What:
Two days of training with Maureen Sullivan and Connie Paul, participation in a problem solving workgroup, networking with 100 of your peers, getting an inside look into ALA structure, an opportunity to serve your profession
How much:
Workshop participation is free. ALA Divisions, Roundtables, and Chapters are invited to sponsor applicants with a suggested $500 stipend toward expenses for each conference. Your employer may also wish to contribute toward transportation and lodging.
By when:
August 15, 2007 : Deadline for application.
All division, Chapter and round table nominee names must be received.
All participant application forms are due.
For more information email: Connie Paul or Lorelle Swader
Sponsors—ALA Divisions, Chapters, or Roundtables
***Selected Applicants for Emerging Leaders 2007***
Projects (Word)
Emerging Leaders Blog and Wiki