[Michlib-l] DEADLINE TODAY! Class I-III Next-Level Leadership Program

[Kristin Fontichiaro]

*DUE TODAY! *

On the off-chance that I'm not the only one feeling sluggish and
sleep-deprived after watching too much late-night election coverage, we're
extending the application deadline for the 2021 Next Level Leadership in
Small and Rural Libraries program to this coming Monday, 11/9, at 2pm.

The program seeks to build statewide collegiality and expertise in library
leadership, with these four components:

   - Participation in twice-monthly professional development sessions from
   December 2020 - November 2021
   - A monthly informal chat with colleagues to talk shop
   - A $1000 stipend to carry out a project designed for community impact
   - A face-to-face conference (fingers crossed!) in November 2021 designed
   and led by participants

We know that we're all living in weird times, and you may think you can't
stretch yourself further ... but consider that being part of a *group *could
actually give you a network of colleagues and a deeper well of strategies
to make this possible. Everything is online except for the November 2021
conference.

A laptop and access to Google Drive are required. Participant expenses --
including acquisition of a laptop if you do not have one -- are covered
with a $1000 professional growth stipend.

Space is limited to 20 participants from Class I-III libraries who will be
selected by application based on their application, geographical diversity,
balance of class sizes, and variety of past experiences. Preference is
given to library directors but is also open to department heads and
assistant directors. The deadline for online applications has been extended to
Monday, 11/9, at 2pm.

To learn more:

   - View one of the recorded informational sessions (links here
   <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/apply-for-2021/>)
   - Read about the program here
   <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/apply-for-2021/>, see the schedule
   here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/schedule/>, and read over
   the FAQs here <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/faqs/>

While you're there, click on the "Conference" tab
<https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/> to register for the
2019-2020 cohort's November 19 online conference: Leading Big in Small
Spaces. It's free!

This project is made possible in part by the University of Michigan School
of Information, the Library of Michigan, and the Institute of Museum and
Library Services.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Looking
forward to hearing from you!

****Deadline extended to Monday, November 9, at
2pm: https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/***
<https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/***>*


-- 
Kristin Fontichiaro
University of Michigan School of Information
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Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285
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