2018 Leadership Institute

April 29 – May 4, 2018
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado

Congratulations to the 2018 Fellow Cohort! 

Fellow Bios (MPLA Leadership Institute 2018)

 The 11th MPLA Leadership Institute will again be facilitated by nationally known organizational development consultant Maureen Sullivan.  Ms. Sullivan has over 25 years of experience in leadership development and is the Past President of the American Library Association.  She helped establish the ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute and is a faculty member for its annual program.

Criteria for applicants (fellows):

• Employed in a library organization in MPLA’s 12-state region
• Current member of one of MPLA’s 12 affiliated state library associations
• Minimum of 5 years in a library-related job with progressive experience
• Record of experience that demonstrates leadership potential
• Expected continued contribution to the library and information science profession
• Commitment to arrive at the Institute site by 5:00 PM Sunday, April 29, 2018 and remain on site and fully engaged until adjournment Friday morning, May 4, 2018
• A thoughtfully completed application
• Two letters of recommendation

 Registration costs:

• MPLA members = $600* (paid memberships for 2017 & 2018); Non-MPLA members = $800*
• Fellows also pay for their own transportation costs. Individual libraries, state libraries, and state associations have assisted attendees with registration and/or transportation costs in the past. It is up to the individual fellows to pursue these or other sources of financial assistance.

*Includes lodging at double-occupancy rates and all meals on site. Requests for single-occupancy rooms will be addressed on a case-by-cases basis and will incur extra charges.

Selection and notification:

30 participants will be selected through a process involving MPLA state representatives and the MPLA Leadership Institute Committee.  Notifications will be sent by December 15, 2017.

From past institute participants:

• The MPLA Leadership Institute turned out to be the single most gratifying and relevant experience of my library career.
• The MPLA Leadership Institute reenergized me professionally and personally, and best of all, it reminded me why I love being a librarian.
• What an extraordinary opportunity for learning, laughing and leadership!
• The Institute validated my reasons for remaining where I am and offered me the impetus to analyze my present world and see if or how I need to make changes for the better.
• The Institute was one of the most amazing experiences that I have ever participated in during my lifetime.

Read more testimonials at http://mpla.us/services/mpla-leadership-institute/leadership-institute-testimonials.html

Location:

The Institute will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado.  Located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, the 860-acre facility is 65 miles northwest of Denver and is surrounded on three sides by the magnificent Rocky Mountain National Park.  See http://ymcarockies.org/.  

Contact:

Aubrey Madler
Email: coordinator@mpla.us
Phone: 701-788-4814