2010 ALA Emerging Leader 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.
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, task force or work group, 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@ala.org
