ALA Emerging Leaders Program

ALA is now accepting applications for the 2011 class of Emerging Leaders. Applications can be found here.

RUSA will sponsor one emerging leader with a travel award of $1000. 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. Applicants can also check with their state association and/or state chapter to find out if they are participating and how to apply for their sponsorship.

The selection committee seeks diversity based on geography, gender, ethnicity and type of library. Particular attention is given to candidates’ personal statements as well as those of their references. No more than one person from any institution can be selected for participation in the program. Preference will be given to those who do not have experience working on ALA committees, task forces, etc.and to those who meet the following criteria: Be under 35 years of age or be a new library professional of any age with fewer than 5 years of experience working at a professional or paraprofessional level in a library; be able to attend both ALA conferences and work virtually in between the two conferences; be prepared to commit to serve on an ALA, Division, Chapter, or Round Table committee, taskforce or workgroup, or your state or local library organization upon completion of program, and be an ALA member or join upon selection if not already a member. More information about the program may be found here.

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