(via Andrew Stuart, Ohio University)<\/p>\n
The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2018 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria as well as a link to the application can be found on the\u00a0Emerging Leaders Web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Apply now<\/a>. The deadline to apply is\u00a0<\/b>Thursday, August\u00a0<\/b>31, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n The ALA EL program is a leadership development program which enables newer library workers from across the country to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity. It puts participants on the fast track to ALA committee volunteerism as well as other professional library-related organizations<\/p>\n An ALA division, round table, ethnic affiliate, state chapter or school library media affiliate will sponsor nearly two-thirds of the selected applicants. Each sponsor will contribute a minimum of $1,000 toward expenses of attending the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference ($500 for each conference). Sponsorship is not required for participation in the program. A list of sponsoring units is included as part of the online application.<\/p>\n For more information, visit the\u00a0Emerging Leaders Web page<\/a>\u00a0or contact the EL project manager at\u00a0emergingleaders@ala.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n