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YALSA Board Fellow Application
The YALSA Board Fellow gives YALSA members an expanded opportunity to be involved in the leadership of the association. The selected candidate will serve a one-year term, from June to July of the next year, on the YALSA Board as a non-voting member. While a non-voting member, the fellow is expected to participate fully in the year-round work of the Board including attending and participating in all meetings and discussions. The Fellow will receive a stipend up to $500 for each of three ALA/YALSA conferences. This opportunity is recommended for a member who has a track record of involvement in YALSA and who is ready to step up into a leadership position.
To apply, completed application forms must be submitted online. Supporting statements from a professor or employer must be emailed separately to the YALSA Interim Executive Director at lburks@ala.org. Be sure your name and “supporting statement” appear in the subject line.
Current membership in YALSA is an eligibility requirement for this Fellowship. This Fellowship is funded by Friends of YALSA.
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1. Please list your participation over the last three to five years in any ALA, YALSA, state level committees or groups and/or library school groups.
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2. Describe one achievement from the above participation that you think demonstrates your skills as a leader.
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3. Which of the following skills, experience, or knowledge would you bring to the YALSA Board? (check as many as apply)
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Finance/Accounting
Ability to read & understand financial reports
Legal
Government/Public Policy
Education
Marketing
Fundraising/Grant writing
Management
Media/Journalism
Public Relations
State Associations
Strategic/Organizational planning
Technology
Social media
Future Trends/Innovative thinking
Youth-Serving Organizations
Civic/Volunteer organizations
4. Which of the following skills or knowledge would you like to gain as a result of being a YALSA Board Fellow? (check as many as apply)
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Finance/Accounting
Ability to read & understand financial reports
Legal
Government/Public Policy
Education
Marketing
Fundraising/Grant writing
Management
Media/Journalism
Public Relations
State Associations
Strategic/Organizational planning
Technology
Social media
Future Trends/Innovative thinking
Youth-Serving Organizations
Civic/Volunteer organizations
5. Which of the following skills or experience would you describe yourself as having? (Select three)
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Aspirations to be a leader
Has chaired a committee
Passion for YALSA mission
Good at execution & follow-through
Values personal growth & learning
Sense of humor
Good at identifying problems
Good at offering solutions
Active listener
Critical thinker
Ability to analyze
Big-picture thinker
Innovative thinker
6. Why do you want to sit on the YALSA Board as a Board Fellow? What goals or learning outcomes do you hope to achieve?
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7. What other information do you think will be helpful to the search committee as they evaluate Fellow applications?
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8. If you were to receive the Fellowship, have you been assured by your employer that you can attend the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conferences during your Fellowship year?
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Not currently employed
9. Supporting Statement
For Librarians
Have a supervisor who is familiar with your work comment on your qualifications and how participation in the Board Fellow program will benefit you professionally and/or personally. The supporting statement must be emailed to lburks@ala.org no later than April 1st. Be sure your name and “supporting statement” appear in the subject line.
For Library/Information Science Students
Have a library science professor who is familiar with your work and professional goals comment on your qualifications and how the Board Fellow Program will benefit your future career as a young adult services or secondary school librarian. The supporting statement must be emailed to lburks@ala.org no later than April 1st. Be sure your name and “supporting statement” appear in the subject line.
10. Statement of Understanding
I understand that the up to $500 awarded for each of three conferences is only for conference expenses (registration fees, travel, housing, meal per diem) and in order to receive my full award, I must provide original receipts to the YALSA Office. I understand that if I am selected as a YALSA Board Fellow I must attend all face-to-face Midwinter and Annual Conference meetings of the Board, participate in virtual discussions throughout the year, attend conference call meetings, and participate in activities as assigned by the YALSA President. I further understand that if I receive the stipend and for some reason cannot attend the conference that I must notify the YALSA Office and I will forfeit the award.
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