(via Beatrice Calvin, American Library Association)<\/p>\n
The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2019 class of Emerging Leaders (EL).\u00a0The deadline to apply is Friday, August 31, 2018<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0Apply now<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/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