[LM_NET] 2008 ALA Emerging Leaders application now available

[Kathy Agarwal <kagarwal@ALA.ORG>]

2008 ALA Emerging Leaders application now available
http://cs.ala.org/hrdr/emergingleaders 

When and where: 
Friday, January 11, 2008  in Philadelphia   8:30-5:00  and Friday, June 27, 2008 in 
Anaheim  8:30-5:00 with virtual workgroups between the two sessions.
           
What:
Two workshop days with Maureen Sullivan and Connie Paul, participating in projects, 
networking with 119 of your peers, getting an inside look into ALA structure, and 
having an opportunity to serve your profession.  Regular conference fees apply. 
There is no additional cost to attend the Friday programs. 

Why:
To enable 120 new librarians to get on the fast track to ALA and professional 
leadership.

Who:
Up to 120 participants (60 sponsored and 60 open)
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: 
Application is available online at:  http://cs.ala.org/hrdr/emergingleaders 
Deadline for submission is  August 15, 2007.

AASL will provide $1,000 in support to two Emerging Leaders for 2008.  To apply for 
AASL support, select the option from the drop down menu on the application form.  
AASL Affiliate organizations and ALA chapters can also sponsor a candidate. Contact 
these organizations directly to determine if support is available.

Program information will be available and updated at:
http://wikis.ala.org/emergingleaders 
For additional questions regarding the program, contact: Lorelle Swader at: 
lswader@ala.org. 

Katarzyna A. Agarwal
Communications Specialist

American Association of School Librarians
American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4381
312-280-4381 direct
312-280-5276 fax
kagarwal@ala.org
 
AASL 13th National Conference & Exhibition
The Future Begins @ your library
October 25-28, 2007
Reno, Nevada
http://www.ala.org/aasl/reno

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