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The ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵ (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the . The deadline to apply is Friday September 6, 2024. .

The ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵEL program is a leadership development program which enables newer library workers from across the country and Canada to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵstructure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity. It puts participants on the fast track to ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵcommittee volunteerism as well as other professional library-related organizations.

An ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵdivision, round table, librarian association of color affiliate, state chapter or school library media association affiliate will sponsor approximately 70% of the selected applicants. Each sponsor will contribute a minimum of $1,000 ($500 for each conference) toward the expenses of attending the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵ2025 : The Library Learning Experience meeting ( in Phoenix, AZ, January 24-27, 2025) and the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵAnnual Conference (in Philadelphia, PA, June 26 - July 1, 2025). Sponsorship is not required for participation in the program. A list of sponsoring units is included as part of the online application.

Before applying, please read the program information on the .

For questions or more information, contact the EL program manager at emergingleaders@ala.org.

The ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵEmerging Leaders program is managed by the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵ (HRDR).