The Nettie B. Taylor Maryland Library Leadership Institute (MLLI) Nominee Application Form

The Nettie B. Taylor Maryland Library Leadership Institute [MLLI] is a dynamic weeklong program tailored to meet the needs of library workers from libraries of all types who want to develop their confidence in several essential areas of leadership, including DEI-based leadership, communication, advocacy, and emotional intelligence. Selected participants will be a part of a diverse cohort of library workers from different backgrounds and receive mentorship and guidance from experienced library leaders.

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MLLI is scheduled to happen March 16-21, 2025

Refer to the MLLI page on the MLA website for more information about the program

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 4, 2024

This project is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act Administered by the Maryland State Library Agency.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Cecil County Public Library

Harford County Public Library

Before submitting this application, please:

Check with your organization for additional internal procedures before applying.
Prepare a resume that includes your past 5-10 years of relevant experience (more information provided in Section 3)
Prepare a written statement that is no more than one page in 12 point font (more information provided in Section 3)
Print out the Form of Support to be signed by both your immediate Supervisor and Dean/Director/CEO/Head of Media Specialist/or Equivalent

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* 1. Full name:

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* 2. Title/Position (please include if Full-time or Part-time):

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* 3. Contact info:

Address

Phone Number

Demographic Data (optional)

MLA is committed to ensuring a positive experience for all participants. This information will be anonymized and used to see how effective MLLI is at including diverse future leaders in the program.

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* 4. Race and/or Ethnicity

I prefer not to answer

African-American or Black or African Diaspora

American Indian or Native American

Asian

Hispanic or Lantino

Middle Eastern or North African

White

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Other Race not listed

Two or more Races

Prefer to Self-Describe

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* 5. Gender

I prefer not to answer

Female

Gender-expansive

Genderfluid

Gender non-conforming

Genderqueer

Male

Non-Binary

Questioning

I prefer to self-describe

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* 6. Sexual Orientation

I prefer not to answer

Aromantic

Asexual

Bisexual

Gay

Heterosexual

Lesbian

Pansexual

Queer

Questioning

Same-gender loving

I prefer to self-describe

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* 7. Accommodations

Please indicate if you have any specific accessibility or accommodation needs to support your participation in this program. Your response will be kept confidential.

Supplemental Materials

Read the following sections carefully. Make sure that each document answers the question fully.

Ensure that your responses highlight the unique skills and perspectives you would contribute.

Be specific in your answers about future professional involvement. How do you hope to contribute to the profession, your employing institution, and your community?

Keep the idea of service in mind. Responses like resume building and promotion will not impress the selection committee; although both of these outcomes are common for attendees.

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* 8. Resume

Please provide a resume that includes your past 5-10 years of relevant experience that provides the following information:
educational history,
relevant employment history,
leadership roles held within the last five years (this may include work on library committees, professional organizations, community, civic, service, social, religious or other non-library organizations)

PDF, DOC, DOCX file types only.

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* 9. Written personal statement

Please provide a written statement that is no more than one page in 12 point font that answers the following questions:
What are your professional and leadership goals within the next five years?
How would these goals improve libraries in your community?
Why do you want to participate in the Maryland Library Leadership Institute?

PDF, DOC, DOCX file types only.

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* 10. Please upload the scanned support form(s) signed by both your immediate Supervisor and Dean/Director/CEO/Head of Media Specialist/or equivalent

PDF, DOC, DOCX file types only.

Confirmation

By submitting this form, if selected to attend the Maryland Library Leadership Institute, you are agreeing that:

all information provided is correct and accurate
you will attend the full Institute
and you will ensure that the registration fee of $2,800 (Member Price) / $3,000 (Non Member Price) is paid in full.

The Nettie B. Taylor Maryland Library Leadership Institute (MLLI) Nominee Application Form

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* 1. Full name:

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* 2. Title/Position (please include if Full-time or Part-time):

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* 3. Contact info:

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* 4. Race and/or Ethnicity

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* 5. Gender

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* 6. Sexual Orientation

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* 7. AccommodationsPlease indicate if you have any specific accessibility or accommodation needs to support your participation in this program. Your response will be kept confidential.

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* 10. Please upload the scanned support form(s) signed by both your immediate Supervisor and Dean/Director/CEO/Head of Media Specialist/or equivalent

* 7. Accommodations

Please indicate if you have any specific accessibility or accommodation needs to support your participation in this program. Your response will be kept confidential.