ILEAD UTAH UTAH STATE LIBRARY

ILEAD UTAH addresses the need to expand the leadership abilities of librarians and increase ability to use participatory technology to effectively engage their community.

ILEAD U Model Participants & Mentors Competitive application: 5 members representing different types of libraries in a geographic area. 8 Project Teams per Cohort; 2 Cohorts. 2 Mentors per Cohort Group. Groups come together for three-training sessions to learn, select and implement a Web 2.0 project.

We Need You! Promotion and encouragement of emerging leaders Support of time both during sessions and between sessions Ideas and suggestions for course content Suggestions for great instructors—particularly the hidden experts in your own libraries

Supporting Organizations Project Partners Illinois State Library Colorado State Library Iowa State Library Ohio State Library Project Supporters Utah Library Association Utah Academic Library Consortium Utah Educational Library Media Association

PARTICIPANTS

Steering Committee Review applications and select Project teams. Review applications and select Mentors. Suggest instructors ULA, UALC, UELMA, and public libraries suggest committee members

Instructor Corps Instructors responsible for developing cohesive, complete curriculum, focusing on: Strategic leadership Community needs assessment skills Meaningful applications of technological solutions Opportunity to experience new and unfamiliar technologies R. David Lankes, Syracuse University, Project Instructor Corps Chair Donna Ziegenfuss, Marriott Library, Utah Instructor Corps Lead

Mentors One mentor per project team. Keep participants motivated. Provide guidance and advice.

Project Teams Regional or statewide in nature. Teams should be informed of needs of their user community. Individuals should have capacity for leadership or identified as a future library leader. Willingness to try essential; technological competence helpful. MLS not required.

PROGRAM DESIGN

Project Timeline October 1 Applications available November 1 National Day of Application, presented through Adobe Connect Individuals and libraries are encouraged to ask questions and seek more information about ILEAD USA December 14 Applications due January 25, 2013 Teams notified

Project Timeline Session 1—March Keynote; Introduce program; highlight future of libraries and strengthening community involvement. Intersession Finalize project goals; connect with community representatives; investigate technological tools to accomplish project. Session 2—June Presentation of product proposals through table talks; connect with unfamiliar technologies; teamwork on projects Intersession: Completing design and implementing a mock-up Session 3—October Product presentation and sustainability

Applications Application forms for teams and mentors available online in October via Webjunction Illinois at Each individual must apply using a separate application. Each team must submit a team application Applicants should include a letter of support from the library where they work indicating that the library will support the time and work necessary for the program

Logistics As of now, participants and mentors are responsible to travel to the sessions and incidentals Meals for all attendees will be provided using grant funds. Rooms may be provided for attendees provided we obtain proper exemption to current state rules Final logistic information will be released with the application

Prior to the First Session Teams will meet together as a group Tentatively select a project focus. Identify at least one need in community of users and develop a resource to meet that need. (For example: meet community needs during economic crisis by providing streamlined job resources) Brainstorm individuals within that community of users who could provide feedback about the resource that will be developed

Evaluation Institute for Legal, Legislative and Policy Studies and the Survey Research Office at the University of Illinois—Springfield Focus on both implementation and outcomes of the training. Evaluation includes Project teams’ initiatives. Will include interviews with participants before, during, and after the project.

TEAM RESOURCES

Online Workshops Provided across the states Gives each team the opportunity to learn about specific resources Offers an overview of new trends

Equipment/Resource Stipends $1,000 per Project Team. After first session, teams will apply to use budget towards equipment that will help fulfill the need— must be project-related. Project team members will decide which library owns the equipment.

QUESTIONS? Matt McLain ILEAD Utah Project Coordinator Utah State Library (801) Donna Morris State Librarian Utah State Library (801)