Recruitment Opportunity

Recruitment for CSL’s IMLS Grant Project, EXCITE Transformation for Libraries Standalone Bootcamp I opens April 2^nd, 2018.

Invitation is open to:

· Pilot Library Staff

· Cohort 1 Library Staff

· Cohort 1 applicants

· Small libraries

· Individuals who would like to participate in the EXCITE experience – including school librarians!

What?

Three Days, Four Journeys…

In this fully-immersive EXCITE Bootcamp, you will learn to adopt the character and behavior of a “Collaborative Innovator” by learning the core skills, tools and language that are essential for Library Leadership in the 21st Century. You will leave empowered to work with colleagues and partners in true collaboration, to engage your community to understand their deeper needs, and to uncover and successfully implement innovative ideas that will excite your community and transform the culture of

your library.

When?: Bootcamp 1: July 17-19, 2018, 8 a.m-5:30 p.m.

Where?: Middletown Library Service Center

Cost?: FREE. Tuition covered by the grant; lunch and snacks will be provided; participants will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation if necessary for the 3 day bootcamp.

To apply simply send a statement of interest to the attention of Dawn La Valle at the email address below; we will begin reviewing statements on May 10^th, 2018 with notifications of acceptance going out May 17^th, 2018.

Seats for Standalone Bootcamp 1 are limited to 24. You can send up to 3 staff members if accepted.

For more detailed information please go to:

http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/EXCITE/Recruitment

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, We look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards

Dawn

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant # RE-95-17-0068-17.

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