[CASL-L] Applications now accepted for new ALA Leadership Institute

[Sara Kelley-Mudie]

 <http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/user/465>Applications now accepted
for new ALA Leadership Institute****

CHICAGO — Applications are being accepted through May 10 for Leading to the
Future <http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/ala-leadership-institute>,
a unique four-day immersive leadership development program for future
library leaders offered by ALA in Chicago, Aug. 12-15, 2013. Led by
ALAPresident Maureen Sullivan with
ACRL Content Strategist Kathryn Deiss, this inaugural Leadership Institute
will include a structured learning track as well as the opportunity for
individual development and is limited to 35 participants.****

Designed for mid-career librarians ready for increased leadership
responsibility, the institute will help participants develop and practice
their leadership skills in areas critical to the future of the libraries
they lead. The curriculum will include, among other topics:          ****

   - Leading in turbulent times ****
   - Interpersonal competence ****
   - Power and influence ****
   - The art of convening groups ****
   - Creating a culture of inclusion, innovation and transformation ****

Participants in the program will have the opportunity to form a vibrant
learning community and network—an essential and powerful element of
effective leadership growth and development. Participants will also: return
to their institution with greater self-awareness and self-confidence,
equipped with better skills for leading, coaching, collaborating and
engaging within their organizations and in their communities; return as
better leaders, prepared to identify, develop and implement solutions that
will benefit all stakeholders; and earn approximately 30 hours of
continuing education contact hours.****

*The Leadership Institute selection committee seeks a diverse participant
mix based on type of library (public, academic, school, special, etc.),
organizational responsibility, geography, gender and race/ethnicity. The
selective process will be based on demonstrated leadership potential,
professional achievement and community or campus involvement.  Particular
attention will be given to applicants’ personal statements as well as those
of their references.  Additional criteria can be found on the
ALALeadership Institute
page<http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/ala-leadership-institute>.
Inclusion in the institute is by online application only, and applicants
may nominate themselves or be nominated by their employer. Thanks to a
subsidy from ALA in this inaugural year, the total cost for each
participant (including food, lodging, and materials but excluding travel)
will be $750.*

Completed applications<http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/ala-leadership-institute>are
due by May 10, 2013.
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