• Emerging Leaders Application

  • This opportunity is open to librarians who have been working professionally for less than 5 years, and working in New Jersey for less than 5 years. This program will consist of five full-day sessions from October through March. Presenters with various backgrounds within the NJ library community, and beyond will lead discussions and interactive sessions that will encourage attendees to learn about leadership, explore their own leadership style while networking with other emerging leaders. Attendees will also meet State Library and NJLA leaders and learn about the structure of NJLA. Additional topics will be announced; the sessions will be on:

     

    • Tuesday, October, 13th
    • Tuesday, November 10th
    • Tuesday, December 8th
    • Tuesday, January 12th
    • Tuesday, March 9th
       

    The cost of the five sessions is $200; registration fee covers lunch and the cost of materials. Meetings will be held at various public library locations in New Jersey from 10am- 3:30pm; participants agree to attend all five days of sessions. Space is limited!

    Upon completion of the Emerging Leaders Program, participants agree to volunteer for an NJLA committee or section for 2 years, 2026-2028. Attendance at the Annual NJLA/NJSLA Conference is highly recommended.

    To apply, fill out the jot form application, cover letter introducing yourself, a resume, and a statement of support signed by your Supervisor. If you have questions, please email leadershipanded@njla.org. NJLA membership required to apply.

    The deadline for applications is August 14th, 2026
    Applicants will be notified by September 14th, 2026

    Sponsored by the NJLA Leadership & Education Committee

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Required Files

    Resume, Cover Letter & Signed Statement of Support
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  • Please send this Statement of Support to your supervisor. This signed document is required for acceptance into the Emerging Leaders program.

    Statement of Support

    URL: https://form.jotform.com/261886008753162

  • Professional Development Funding Assistance

  • For those applicants in need of financial aid, the Professional Development Fund is awarding tuition to cover the cost of the Emerging Leaders program and up to $300 in travel costs, to be reimbursed after the completion of the program. If interested, please fill out the application and have your supervisor fill out the Statement of Supervisor and Institutional Support at the link below.

    Emerging Leaders Funding Application

    URL: https://form.jotform.com/261885573236164

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