(via the American Library Association)<\/p>\n
The application<http:\/\/www.ala.org\/cfapps\/leadershipinstitute\/index.cfm<\/a>> process for the 2019 Leadership Institute is now open. Applications will be accepted through March 8, 2019. Selected participants will be notified in mid-May. Applicants may nominate<http:\/\/www.ala.org\/cfapps\/leadershipinstitute\/index.cfm<\/a>> themselves or be nominated by their employer.<\/p>\n Cost per participant is $1,650 which includes training, materials, lodging, breakfast and lunch on all four days, dinner on Wednesday, and a free one-year membership to the Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA).<\/p>\n The 2019 Leadership Institute will take place August 5-8, 2019 at the Hilton Oak Brook\/Chicago Conference Center and Resort<https:\/\/www3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/illinois\/hilton-chicago-oak-brook-hills-resort-and-conference-center-CHIBHHH\/index.html<\/a>> in Oak Brook, Illinois.\u00a0 A welcome reception will be held on Sunday evening, August 4.<\/p>\n Nearly 100% of attendees rated the 2018 ALA Leadership Institute a “very positive” experience-the top rating possible! “This was the best professional development I have had related to leadership! The leaders were very knowledgeable and guided us in making our own decisions as they related to our personal situations.”<\/p>\n The American Library Association (ALA) Leadership Institute is a unique 4-day immersive leadership development program for future library leaders led by past ALA President Maureen Sullivan and library and leadership consultant Kathryn Deiss.<\/p>\n The institute includes a structured learning track and the opportunity for individual development.<\/p>\n “Wonderful atmosphere and congeniality among participants and between participants and facilitators. Great, nonthreatening learning environment.”<\/p>\n