The PNLA Leadership Institute is one of the key activities of the Pacific Northwest Library Association. To date, over 130 individuals have gone back to their libraries, library systems, and communities equipped with leadership and management skills to help guide their libraries in this time of tremendous and constant change. We are excited to announce that we are now planning for the PNLA's fifth Leadership Institute.
If you are an emerging leader serving in any capacity in a library in the Pacific Northwest and have a desire to network with other leaders and increase your skills, this Institute is for you.
Applications for PNLA Leads 2013 will soon be available on the PNLA website. Basic information is as follows:
ANTICIPATED DATES: Sunday (evening) October 13th through (noon) Friday, October 18th
FACILITATORS: Becky Schrieber & John Shannon, Schreiber Shannon Associates
QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Currently employed in a library
At least five years work in any library setting
Current member of PNLA or affiliated state/provincial library association. Nonmembers are also invited to apply
A completed application
Recommendation, based upon leadership potential and abilities, by sponsoring library which also indicates level of support
SELECTION PROCESS:
The application will be available via the PNLA website www.pnla.org in early spring, 2013.
Applicants will be evaluated by the leadership institute committee consisting of the institute coordinator and PNLA board which includes state/provincial representatives to PNLA. The total invited applicants will be 32. Two alternates will also be selected to fill potential vacancies due to illness, other personal emergencies, or changes in circumstance. The 32 attendees will be joined by eight mentors, current library leaders from throughout the Pacific Northwest.
ANTICIPATED LOCATION:
Fort Worden State Park Conference Center is located in the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, Wash, about 50 miles from SEA-TAC airport. The retreat atmosphere ensures release from the demands of everyday professional life and guarantees minimal distractions in order for participants to make the most of the week long intensive institute. PNLA Leads participants are expected to attend the week-long institute without family members. Further information about the facility is available at http://www.parks.wa.gov/fortworden/default.aspx.
COSTS:
Registration fees are still being set, but will be less than the previous institute due to an IMLS grant. They are currently anticipated to be less than $600.
Registration includes: lodging, meals, institute materials and activities. Attendees pay own transportation costs.
Individual libraries, state/provincial libraries and state/provincial associations may be able to assist attendees with registration and/or transportation costs. It is up to the individual attendee to pursue these or other sources of financial assistance.
For questions about PNLA Leads or the application process, please contact Leads Co-Coordinator Samantha Hines: Samantha.hines@Umontana.edu
Does your company want to reach tomorrow’s library leaders today?
You can if you sponsor PNLA Leads, the Pacific Northwest Library Association’s biennial Leadership Institute.
There are many levels of sponsorship available from $250 to $15,000 biennially. Contact Mary DeWalt, PNLA Leads coordinator:mdewalt@adalib.org / 208-362-0181 x123 to find the right level for your company.
Sponsors are gratefully acknowledged throughout the PNLA community which includes the following states and provinces: AB, AK, BC, ID, MT and WA.
