Emerging Leaders Program: Sample topics and participants from previous cohorts

Emerging Leaders Program

The Emerging Leaders Program is open to librarians who have been working professionally for less than five years, and working in New Jersey for less than five years. This program consists of five full-day sessions from November 2024 to March 2025. 

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 session dates are: Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, and Mar 13 from 10-3:30 p.m. Locations will be held throughout the state at NJ Libraries. 

Upon completion of the Emerging Leaders Program, participants agree to volunteer for an NJLA committee or section for 2 years, 2025-2027. Attendance at the annual NJLA Conference is highly recommended.
(See previous cohorts here).

Click here to apply.

Sponsored by NJLA Professional Development Committee

Leadership & Education Subcommittee

Revised August 12, 2024