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The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is still accepting applications for the 2024 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the . The deadline to apply is Friday, September 8, 2023. .

The 91´«Ã½ EL 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 91´«Ã½ structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity. It puts participants on the fast track to 91´«Ã½ committee volunteerism as well as other professional library-related organizations.

An 91´«Ã½ division, 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 91´«Ã½ and the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference (San Diego, CA, June 27 - July 2, 2024). A list of sponsoring organizations is included as part of the online application. Sponsorship is not required for participation in the program.

Before applying, please read the program information on the .

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

The 91´«Ã½ Emerging Leaders program is managed by the 91´«Ã½ (HRDR).

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