12:01:21 From Doreen Jacius to Everyone : Hi! Doreen Jacius East Granby Public Library in Easy Granby CT 12:01:22 From Bree Drapa to Everyone : Bree Drapa, Westford Public Library in Westford, VT 12:01:24 From Amy Knight to Everyone : Amy Knight Perry County Public Library- Southern Indiana 12:01:24 From Doris Warner to Everyone : Doris Warner, Fairview Public Library in Margaretville, NY 12:01:25 From Melana Mendelsohn to Everyone : Melana Mendelsohn Camden County Library 12:01:27 From Julie Wadle to Everyone : Julie Wadle, La Porte Count Public Library, La Porte, Indiana 12:01:27 From Cristina Reyes to Everyone : Hi Cristina from Provo, UT 12:01:27 From Sarah Frost to Everyone : Hello! Sarah Frost from the Willamina Public Library in Oregon. 12:01:28 From Janice Doan to Everyone : Hi! I'm Janice from the Canyon Area Library in Canyon, TX!! 12:01:29 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : Hi Everyone, I'm Terra from the Nezperce Library in Idaho 12:01:30 From Bonnie Elliott to Everyone : Hi, I am Bonnie From the Frankford Public Library DE 12:01:31 From Kelly Reisig to Everyone : Greetings from Sidney MT. This is Kelly Reisig 12:01:31 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : Hello! My name is Erykah and I am a Cataloging Librarian From Rangeley Library Rangeley, ME! 12:01:34 From Denise Willms to Everyone : Denise Willms - Port Orford Public Library Oregon 12:01:34 From Laurie Cass-Griggs to Everyone : Hi I'm Laurie from the James A. Tuttle Library in Antrim, New Hampshire. 12:01:34 From Wendy Conover to Everyone : Wendy Conover, Baldwin City Library in Kansas 12:01:35 From Marki to Everyone : Hello! I’m Marki from Stanton County Library! 12:01:35 From Jessica Jones to Everyone : Hello from Jessica at the Boulder City Library in Boulder City, NV! 12:01:35 From Mikki Moesch to Everyone : Hi! I am Mikki Moesch from Shawano Wisconsin 12:01:36 From Gayle Carlton to Everyone : Hi, Gayle Carlton from Boulder City Nevada 12:01:36 From Marie Brown to Everyone : I angered the Zoom meeting. No camera or microphone. 12:01:36 From Tricia Jones to Everyone : Hello, I'm Tricia from Thomas County Public Library Thomasville, GA 12:01:37 From Jacqueline Mann to Everyone : Jacqueline Mann for W. G. Rhea Public Library in Paris, TN. 12:01:37 From Terri Beverly to Everyone : Hello from Hastings Branch Library Hastings, Florida 12:01:37 From Kit Brewer to Everyone : Kit from Wadesboro, NC 12:01:38 From Marriah Jackson Murray to Everyone : Marriah Jackson Uintah County Library UTah 12:01:40 From Lucretia Calonder to Everyone : Lucretia Calonder, Alttona Ks Public Library 12:01:40 From Angela Edwards to Everyone : Angela Edwards, Beaver Public Library, Beaver Utah, Southwest Corner of Utah 12:01:41 From Jenny Chatwin to Everyone : Jenny Chatwin, Kanab Utah 12:01:42 From Patricia Rudolph to Everyone : I'm Trisha. I'm with the Coffey County Library-Burlington Branch in Kansas 12:01:42 From Victor Jimenez Olvera to Everyone : Hi! My mane is Victor Jimenez from Stanislaus County Library 12:01:42 From DARLENE THOMAS-BURROUGHS to Everyone : Darlene Burroughs Hardeeville Library Hardeeville, SC 12:01:44 From Angelica Bontrager to Everyone : angelica bontrager, Lindsay,ca 12:01:45 From Aaron Espinosa to Everyone : Aaron Espinosa, Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory in Rancho Mirage, CA 12:01:46 From Clara Timmerman to Everyone : Hi all! Im Clara Jane in Stuttgart Arkansas.. 12:01:48 From Nancy Kishpaugh to Everyone : Nancy Kishpaugh, Independence, KS Public Library 12:01:48 From Pamela Thompson to Everyone : hello! Pam Thompson from Mason County WV 12:01:48 From TEENA BROWN to Everyone : Teena from Grantsville City Library in Utah 12:01:49 From Angi Hughes to Everyone : Hello, I'm Angi Hughes from Perry Memorial Library in Nashville GA. 12:01:49 From Kristen Suagee-Beauduy to Everyone : Osiyo, nigada. I work at the Venito Garcia Library on the Tohono O'odham Nation reservation in southern AZ> 12:01:49 From Mimi Minnick to Everyone : Mimi Minnick - coordinator for two branches in rural/coastal Gulf County, Florida. 12:01:50 From Mary Kay Lane to Everyone : Hello from Canton, Missouri. 12:01:50 From Jennifer Ivey to Everyone : Jennifer from Danielsville, Georgia - Madison County Library. Hi everyone! 12:01:51 From jenny white to Everyone : jenny white from schuyler neb 12:01:55 From Alison Stringer to Everyone : Alison Stringer, I am from the Conner-Graham Memorial Library in Seminary MS. 12:01:57 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Heidi Taylor from Mendon, UT 12:01:59 From Walt Johnson to Everyone : Hi all, I'm Walt from the Islamorada Library in the FL Keys! 12:01:59 From Judy Brown to Everyone : Howdy! Judy Brown from San Miguel CA 12:02:00 From Stacy Goodhue to Everyone : Stacy Goodhue from Carlisle Public Library, Carlisle Iowa 12:02:01 From Rebecca Pineau to Everyone : Hi every one Im Becky Pineau from Vestal NY 12:02:01 From Deborah Bernal to Everyone : Hello everyone, I am Deborah Bernal Fresno County Public Library Fresno, Ca. 12:02:05 From Jennifer Gum-Fowler to Everyone : Jennifer Gum-Fowler -Kincaid Community Library, Kincaid Kansas 12:02:08 From Margaret Woodruff to Everyone : Margaret from Charlotte, VT 12:02:08 From Victoria Younk to Everyone : Tori from Green Bay, Wi! 12:02:09 From Joyanne Huston-Swanson to Everyone : Hello! This is Joyanne from Kent District Library specifically of the Bookmobile project. I do not have a webcam on this computer...so I'll just be displaying my name...sorry! 12:02:09 From Rebecca Deniston to Everyone : Rebecca Deniston Fresno County Library, Auberry Branch 12:02:09 From Joanita Cook to Everyone : hello my name is Jonaita Cook from the Thomas County Public Library Thomasville GA 12:02:10 From Piret Griffith to Everyone : Hi, I am Piret Griffith with the Nevada County Library, Truckee branch. 12:02:11 From Lorna Olsen to Everyone : Lorna Olsen Petroleum County Community/School Library Winnett, MT 12:02:12 From Donna Bright to Everyone : Donna Bright from Cheney, WA. I work for the Spokane County Library District at a small branch in Airway Heights. 12:02:12 From Ruby Holman to Everyone : Ruby Holman, Amory Municipal Library, Amory. Ms 12:02:12 From Emma Welch to Everyone : Davidson County Public Library, Lexington NC 12:02:15 From Cherie Wright to Everyone : Hello, I a Cherie, library director from northern Illinois 12:02:16 From Caroline Korejko to Everyone : Caroline Korejko from North Hero Public library, VT 12:02:17 From Lillian Tucker to Everyone : Lilly Tucker Thomas J Harrison Pryor Public Library 12:02:20 From Avery Campbell to Everyone : Avery Campbell with Butte County Library (CA) 12:02:21 From Valerie Stephenson to Everyone : Hi I'm Valerie from Manzanita Oregon 12:02:23 From Michael O'Connell - Union County Public Library System to Everyone : Michael O'Connell, Union County Public Library System, El Dorado, AR 12:02:25 From Bobbie Kuehn to Everyone : Bobbie from the Brown County Library in Green Bay Wisconsin 12:02:25 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : Hi from Sanibel, FL 12:02:29 From Carolyn Goolsby to Everyone : Carolyn Goolsby from Haines, Alaska here 12:02:30 From Erin Coppersmith to Everyone : Erin here from Kohler, WIsconsin 12:02:33 From Anne Richards to Everyone : Hello from Richland, MI 12:02:35 From Sherry Mosley to Everyone : Hello, I'm Sherry Mosley from Mississippi 12:02:36 From Teresa Whitson to Everyone : Hi Teresa Whitson here from Tulare County Library Visalia CA 12:02:37 From Melinda Overson to Everyone : Melinda Overson, Bryce Valley High School, UT 12:02:38 From Victoria Jones to Everyone : Hello I'm Tori and I'm with the Lamar County library system in MS. 12:02:39 From Nichole Lauko to Everyone : Hi! Nichole Lauko from Millstadt Library in Millstadt, IL. 12:02:41 From Tammy Montjoy to Everyone : Afternoon everyone, Tammy Montjoy here from Russellville, Ar. Pope County Library 12:02:45 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : Hello - Happy Friday - I work at St Croix Falls Public Library in St Croix Falls Wisconsin 12:02:48 From Julianne Moore to Everyone : Iredell County Public Library - Statesville, NC 12:02:56 From Dianne Lester to Everyone : Hi 12:02:56 From Meredith Fletcher to Everyone : Hello from Sunbury, Ohio! 12:02:58 From Victoria Lowe to Everyone : Victoria from Sheridan County Library - Plentywood, MT 12:03:19 From Dianne Lester to Everyone : Dianne Lester from Washington County Public Library 12:03:31 From Tammi Thiem to Everyone : Nebraska 12:03:33 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Amazing to see where everyone is joining us from around the country! I am on the outskirts of Seattle, WA 12:03:34 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : Hi! I’m Madison Lloyd from James L. Hamner Public Library in Amelia, VA 12:03:41 From Kendra Antila to Everyone : Kendra Antila, Lebanon Public Library, Lebanon Oregon 12:03:52 From Laura Cote to Everyone : Laura from Missoula Public Library 12:03:52 From Victoria Blackmer to Everyone : Victoria Blackmer from Robert R. Jones Public Library District in Coal Valley, IL 12:04:03 From Matt Varang to Everyone : Hello I'm Matt from Stevens County, WA. The Libraries of Stevens County 12:04:08 From Sheree Casias to Everyone : Hello everyone, Sheree Casias Pink Hill Public Library 12:04:14 From Sarah Drennan to Everyone : Hi Everyone. Joining from Berkeley Springs, West Virginia and the Morgan County Public Library 12:04:23 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Kieran and Sharon are the Project leads for this grant project. 12:04:34 From Jennifer Smathers to Everyone : Hi! I'm Jennifer and I work at the North Olympic Library System at the Forks and Clallam Bay Branches. 12:04:46 From Laci Sheldon (she/her) to Everyone : Hello from Laci! At McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua, Wisconsin. My pronouns are (she/her). SO grateful to be invited! 12:05:19 From Jaime Duval to Everyone : My name is Jaime and I manage the Eagle Rock Library in Eagle Rock, Virginia 12:05:52 From Staci Stanton to Everyone : Yes, this resonates! 12:05:57 From Barbara Zeman to Everyone : yes! 12:05:58 From Nancy Kishpaugh to Everyone : I would love to 12:05:58 From Terri Beverly to Everyone : yes 12:05:59 From Sean Beharry to Everyone : I love jumping in the deep end, then asking for swimmies later 12:05:59 From Marki to Everyone : yes!! 12:06:03 From Laci Sheldon (she/her) to Everyone : Yes! 12:06:05 From Jessica Anderson to Everyone : Greeting! I am Jessica Anderson, Library Director at the Humboldt County in little ol' Winnemucca, NV. 12:06:05 From Mikki Moesch to Everyone : This is where I am right now! 12:06:08 From Rebecca Pineau to Everyone : I agree but it terrifies me 12:06:08 From Tonja Garten to Everyone : Yes 12:06:09 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : Sounds like fun! 12:06:11 From Walt Johnson to Everyone : Hear hear! 12:06:11 From Lucretia Calonder to Everyone : Yes, looks good! 12:06:11 From Nichole Lauko to Everyone : definitely, it’s how I do everything. 12:06:13 From Dianne Lester to Everyone : yes!! 12:06:14 From Julie Wadle to Everyone : Yes! I cannot wait to learn more! 12:06:14 From Angela Edwards to Everyone : 100% I love to say yes to a new challenge! 12:06:15 From Jennifer Ivey to Everyone : yes 12:06:16 From Laurie Cass-Griggs to Everyone : Totally! 12:06:16 From Kelly Reisig to Everyone : love it! 12:06:19 From Pamela Thompson to Everyone : Spot on! Im very excited to jump in with both feet! I'm more than ready! 12:06:19 From Sarah Frost to Everyone : Always! 12:06:20 From Valerie Stephenson to Everyone : definitely! 12:06:21 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : yes! 12:06:22 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : Yes for sure! 12:06:25 From Doris Warner to Everyone : Yes! You will never know what you can accomplish until you make the effort 12:06:26 From Andrew Stewart to Everyone : Yes! You never know what you're capable of until you try for it! 12:06:26 From Caroline Korejko to Everyone : Scary but yes! 12:06:31 From Doreen Jacius to Everyone : That’s exactly what happened with taking this director position! 12:06:36 From Alison Stringer to Everyone : Yes! 12:06:36 From Tammy Montjoy to Everyone : Yes. I am ready but a little apprehensive. 12:06:37 From Rebecca Deniston to Everyone : That's how I got my current job. 12:06:38 From jenny white to Everyone : 👍 12:06:40 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Sharon, you are going in and out. It is hard to hear you. 12:06:42 From Kasey Almes to Everyone : Yes! That is what I did, exactly 12:06:42 From Gayle Carlton to Everyone : Yes! That's why I'm here 12:06:43 From TEENA BROWN to Everyone : Yes all my life! 12:06:44 From Jaime Duval to Everyone : Yes! I quit my job after getting my MLS and moved to a new town to try a new job I had never done before. Learned a lot and now I am back in the library. 12:06:44 From Lillian Tucker to Everyone : I tend to research it before I say yes. 12:06:51 From Bonnie Elliott to Everyone : Sounds that 100 right to me that is how I received my current job 12:06:57 From Kendra Hummel to Everyone : Yes, I'm there now. 12:06:58 From Ruby Holman to Everyone : Yes 12:06:59 From Jessica Anderson to Everyone : You're not growing if you're not a little uncomfortable :) 12:07:07 From Matt Varang to Everyone : I'm in, let's do it 12:07:34 From Matt Varang to Everyone : growing pains are great for growth 12:07:37 From Lucretia Calonder to Everyone : Jessica Anderson, agree 100% 12:07:58 From Stacy Goodhue to Everyone : I am having quite a bit of trouble understanding Sharon. The sound is going in and out. I hope it is just me? 12:08:14 From Marie Brown to Everyone : Sharon is quiet and cutting in and out. 12:08:17 From Staci Stanton to Everyone : I want to be a more effective leader and take on more leadership roles 12:08:18 From Bonnie Elliott to Everyone : Sharon sound is breaking up. 12:08:20 From Valerie Stephenson to Everyone : Same here, I can hardly hear Sharon 12:08:28 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : I am interested because I am always excited to learn, develop, and grow. 12:08:31 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : I am an "accidental librarian" and would love to learn more about the world of librarianship 12:08:35 From Lillian Tucker to Everyone : I began fulltime at our Library in November and had no training in MLIS 12:08:39 From Doreen Jacius to Everyone : I am interested because I am truly an accidental leader and I want to learn from others and share what I have learned! 12:08:40 From Sherry Mosley to Everyone : I need to learn how to be an effective leader. 12:08:44 From Tammy Montjoy to Everyone : I just got a promotion to Branch Manager. 12:08:46 From Melinda Overson to Everyone : I want to make a difference, especially for the people in the area where I live!! I need to learn more about how to lead, and how to make things happen. 12:08:47 From Angela Edwards to Everyone : I am ready to grow as a leader! increase my presentation skills and professional network! 12:08:50 From Valerie Stephenson to Everyone : I'm passionate about rural libraries and what they can offer a community 12:08:50 From Barbara Zeman to Everyone : I want to be more confident in what I'm doing at my library and in the library world. 12:08:51 From TEENA BROWN to Everyone : Because my small library needs help and I'm committed to serving my community. 12:08:52 From Jaime Duval to Everyone : I've been identified as a leader in my organization, but I know there is still so much I need to learn to be the best leader I can be 12:09:06 From Erin Coppersmith to Everyone : I want to become a leader, instead of one of the pack 12:09:11 From Matt Varang to Everyone : Leadership is whether in management positions or just in your current positions are huge for team work 12:09:12 From Jessica Anderson to Everyone : Interested because I want to improve, I fell into this position almost as an accident and never saw myself here, but I love it and want to do the best job 12:09:16 From Pamela Thompson to Everyone : I am always ready to learn new things and to grow in my leadership roll and use it for our library and our community. Small libraries are a must and I want to get the word out. 12:09:17 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : Always need more encouragement and tools for learning and growing in this area 12:09:18 From Doris Warner to Everyone : I want to have a greater impact on my community. I am handling my library duties but struggling to find ways to better connect with people and institutions within my small town 12:09:18 From Marki to Everyone : I am interested because I know there is growth that needs to be done and this opportunity feels like it will help me. iid love to have a great cohort that helps each other grow. 12:09:19 From jenny white to Everyone : I want to step up my game engaging all varied groups in my community. 12:09:20 From Caroline Korejko to Everyone : I want to learn how to serve my community (and myself) better. 12:09:24 From Mikki Moesch to Everyone : I am applying for an assistant director position in my current library. I do not have a degree but I have 20 years of experience. I am hoping to fine tune my skills. 12:09:27 From Jennifer Ivey to Everyone : I want to further develop leadership skills 12:09:32 From Gayle Carlton to Everyone : I'm always looking for an opportunity to improve myself and move forward. I love a challenge. 12:09:32 From Joanita Cook to Everyone : I am the circulation manage at my library here in Thomasville, GA. I would love to become a better leader 12:09:32 From Kristen Suagee-Beauduy to Everyone : I don't feel like I learned enough in library school to do my job well. 12:09:33 From Julianne Moore to Everyone : I have an employee that I would like to apply and I am here to find out more about the opportunity. 12:09:34 From Jacqueline Mann to Everyone : I am an "accidental librarian" and needs more about being a leader. 12:09:36 From Alison Stringer to Everyone : I am a "accidental" librarian and I would like to grow in this position. 12:09:37 From Bree Drapa to Everyone : I am ready to learn and grow. There is not MLIS available (in person) in my state, and I'm not sure I really need one to serve my community. This seems like a better fit. 12:09:38 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : exactly - time 12:09:38 From Matt Varang to Everyone : I would love to grow within my library field 12:09:45 From Kelly Reisig to Everyone : Being a librarian has been a dream job. I was discouraged in college from getting an MLIS so I got my MBA. I love where I'm at and I think rural libraries are more critical than ever because we help rural patrons connect to the wider world and achieve beyond the confines of the town's borders. 12:09:46 From Hayden Muse to Everyone : I am interested in this program because I am definitely an accidental librarian. I stumbled upon this position but have fallen in love for what it asks of me and everyday is something new that tests and challenges me in the best way. The work is so fulfilling and I want to expand upon my skills. 12:09:46 From Nicole Lowery to Everyone : I want to strengthen my leadership skills -- my library just became a joint library and I want to find ways to serve all four communities effectively. 12:09:46 From Bonnie Elliott to Everyone : The reason I became the accidental director since I had been around the longest and I need to develop my leadership skills more 12:09:53 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : I am new to the library life and young, never did I think I would find a passion in something like this but it was handed to me almost by chance. As was the opportunity to sign up for this program. There is still so much I need to learn and as someone with no college experience I feel like this would be an awesome opportunity 12:09:54 From Sean Beharry to Everyone : I want my library to frequently be on my community’s mind (in a good way), and I think that will take strong and thoughtful leadership. 12:09:55 From Joyanne Huston-Swanson to Everyone : As part of our Library's Bookmobile team, I want to learn how to lead in our efforts to engage the community members we are meeting 12:09:56 From Victor Jimenez Olvera to Everyone : I've learned to love this profession over the years and it motivates me to continue growing in this amazing field! 12:10:00 From Nichole Lauko to Everyone : I’m interested because I am an accidental leader. I fell into a small, rural library that was outdated and quickly moved from a part-time position to full-time director. I have improved us in so many ways, but I know I can be better and I want to be. the more I can do for my library, librarians and community, the better for everyone. 12:10:02 From Jennifer Gum-Fowler to Everyone : I work in a very small library and would like to get more done with the community and advance the library forward in the area. 12:10:03 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : I am interested because I want to grow in my leadership and managerial skills. I have been at my library since I was 18 years old, and I have moved up in positions. I would love to learn more to benefit my library and my community. 12:10:08 From Mimi Minnick to Everyone : I am investigating this on behalf of a newly hired branch manager who is simply extraordinary, and whose confidence I hope to build. 12:10:09 From Victoria Lowe to Everyone : There is always room for improvement and knowledge. 12:10:23 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : I love to learn and further my education in anyway I can. I want to be the best library director I can be to support my staff and the community in the best way. 12:10:26 From Sharon Luke to Everyone : I do not have a library education and need to learn 12:10:28 From Lori Antholzner to Everyone : To raise awareness of what our library has to offer to the community. 12:10:31 From Terri Beverly to Everyone : I have applied to several Leadership trainings and have not got through the application process. I would love to be better at my job. 12:10:32 From Aaron Espinosa to Everyone : I am a Library & Observatory Director, with no MLIS degree. 12:10:34 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : If I were to find a leadership position (at another location), I would like to be better prepared 12:10:34 From Marie Brown to Everyone : Would this be a way to give back to the library world? 12:10:40 From Kendra Hummel to Everyone : I'm a new Asst. Director for my small library. I am wanting to become a better cheerleader for my great team! 12:10:57 From Rebecca Pineau to Everyone : I have worked in a library for 5 years as a clerk with no degree. I have done tasks in outreach, programming collection development and reference. I am passionate about literacy and our library. Our new director would like to call me up to a position and I need more training. 12:10:57 From Kasey Almes to Everyone : I feel that I can be an excellent leader, however I need confidence to do it and I feel that this will give me the tools that I need to really become that excellent leader in my community. 12:11:18 From Norma Hallmark to Everyone : I've worked at our library for 20 years, first as a volunteer, then part time assistant and now I'm the Director. I've done well because I know all the facets of the job but I want to continue to move forward with more knowledge and improving my skills as there is always room for both. 12:11:20 From Lucretia Calonder to Everyone : I started this job in June, which was what I wanted to be when I was a child. I am working on my Bachelors in Education, which I need to get my MIL. Nowhere in my area is there a bachelors in LS. I plan on going directly to my masters asap. I came in this job with my feet running and have to basically learn everything on my own and I am the only employee. I want to learn as much as possible to not only benefit myself but also the library and its community. 12:11:23 From Tanya McVay to Everyone : I would like to become the director of our small library, eventhough I don't have an MLS. 12:11:28 From Julie Wadle to Everyone : I have recently been promoted to the Assistant Manager of Public Services within a year of working at the library. I have very limited library experience outside of being a library user. Now, I am responsible for 6 small branches in a variety of small communities. I am very excited for this opportunity to learn how to improve to be the best I can for these libraries and the communities they serve. 12:11:29 From Melinda Overson to Everyone : Same, Kasey, I really lack the confidence to move forward. 12:11:33 From Gretchen Cearley Hill to Everyone : I've worked in libraries since 1997. After working in an academic library and then a metro Atlanta public library, I decided that I what I really wanted to do was work at a small public library, because I saw the needs in those communities. I never got my MLS, but here I am many years later, helping manage a library that serves a population of ~2000. I need all the tools I can gather to help me work within a larger system but serve my community as best as I can. 12:11:55 From Denise Willms to Everyone : I want to learn to better connect with my community and my staff. I need to reenergize and be a better leader. 12:12:04 From Angelica Bontrager to Everyone : I want to be the leader my community deserves. I feel this would be good opportunity to gain the tools necessary to be an effective leader. 12:12:08 From Tonja Garten to Everyone : I have been the library director here for less than a year. I know I need help finetuning my skills. I am hopeful that I can learn and grow from this program. Confidence would be a plus for me 12:12:19 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : better 12:12:21 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Sounds better 12:12:22 From Julianne Moore to Everyone : I have been involved with the North Carolina Library Association Leadership Institute and this is a great opportunity. How exciting for ARSL! 12:12:24 From Marie Brown to Everyone : Sharon sounds better 12:12:25 From Laci Sheldon (she/her) to Everyone : Laci Sheldon- Interested because I want to use the privilege of being a public librarian to enhance equity within this institution! Because, "Libraries are for Everyone!" If I can pursue this goal, I will find virtue in my life. I would be so grateful to learn more about Library Science, in order to increase my love of this profession, in service to not only my own rural community but the larger, nation-wide, network of libraries. -Laci Sheldon, Viroqua, WI 12:12:28 From Diane Bartolucci to Everyone : I have taken on the lead librarian position recently, after 5 years of library experience and I'm always willing to learn more. 12:12:36 From Monica Edwards to Everyone : To be a better director 12:12:42 From Kendra Antila to Everyone : Honestly, not having an MLS has hampered my ability to interact with others in the field - I’m hypersensitive to the academic snobbery that exists in the field and I’ve let that hold me back. I want to overcome the fear. 12:12:43 From Donna Bright to Everyone : I'm relatively new to the library world, coming from 20 years of teaching, but I love what I'm doing now and am excited for this opportunity to grow my leadership skills in this arena, stretch and challenge myself, and find out how I can better serve my library and community! 12:12:44 From Margaret Woodruff to Everyone : Echoing a lot of others, I need to build my leadership skills. As we all know, library directors of small, rural libraries end of doing everything. It would be good have some skill and learning to underpin the experience. 12:12:56 From Amy Knight to Everyone : I want to help lead my team and library for my community. 12:13:01 From Patrick Peterson to Everyone : Self confidence and support and learning as I am now head of the children's department at my library 12:13:04 From Andrew Stewart to Everyone : I started my library career with volunteer work and have worked my way up from there to part-time, and now full-time as of this month. This opportunity would be amazing, because at this point I want to make Librarianship my life-long career. 12:13:24 From Terri Beverly to Everyone : I am a circulation supervisor but take on many roles of an Asst. Branch Manager. 12:13:26 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : I have presented once and loved it 12:13:58 From Amy Knight to Everyone : I would love to be able to present and get comfortable to be able to share my passion for what I have done so far in my library. 12:14:25 From Terri Beverly to Everyone : How many applicants are you taking? 12:14:39 From Bonnie Elliott to Everyone : Can you send a copy of this power point to us. I feel that it would be very helpful 12:14:51 From Rebecca Deniston to Everyone : I am finishing up my Bachelor's in Management and I am applying for my Master's. I am currently working in a small rural library that serves three little towns. We are at the bottom of our county's priority list and we really struggle. I love our little community and we're are so underserved and I want to make sure they get the best they can get. 12:14:51 From Staci Stanton to Everyone : Can someone apply if they DO have an MLIS degree? I still feel I would benefit from this greatly. 12:15:01 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Staci, yes! 12:15:16 From Melana Mendelsohn to Everyone : Hoping for the opportunity to brainstorm with librarians from other small libraries on ways to improve services and outreach to our community; especially during the trying period we are all going through now. 12:15:25 From Janice Doan to Everyone : I hope to build my leadership skills and confidence as a library director. I have an education background and this is my first experience in the public library setting and often I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing! :) I want to be that city leader that I am perceived to be and the confidence to do it! My certifications prepare me for school librarianship, but not public, so I often feel like an imposter in my current position. Help! 12:17:00 From Staci Stanton to Everyone : @Kate thank you! 12:17:38 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Janice, I encourage you and anyone else who needs more support or guidance in their small or rural library, consider joining ARSL. You would not believe the level of support you receive from your peers in the ARSL community. 12:18:02 From Doreen Jacius to Everyone : Where are the August sessions being held? 12:18:12 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Where is the meeting in August held? 12:18:16 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Salt Lake City, fingers crossed! 12:18:30 From Janice Doan to Everyone : I am a member! Very excited to see what it's all about! 12:18:45 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : Already know I can't make the time commitment but will participate in offerings for non-outfielders 12:19:16 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : It sounds a bit like SSLLI in Florida 12:19:17 From Nancy Kishpaugh to Everyone : I want to better represent our library in the community. Often community leaders don’t think of the library as a resource. and even more, I want to better represent my community to community leaders. Librarians can help the dolls of the US to find common ground in these trying times. I also want to be a better leader as a coworker, I am not a director and do not have an MLIS.US my 12:19:50 From Lucretia Calonder to Everyone : I am so excited. Cant wait to get started, lol 12:19:58 From Megan Fontaine (ARSL Office) to Everyone : Deanna, I went through SSLLI and it is a similar concept! 12:20:03 From Jessica Anderson to Everyone : At management meetings I've always got the sesame street song, "One of these things is not like the others" going through my head 12:20:12 From Teresa Whitson to Everyone : Where will we be able to listen to this presentation again? 12:20:24 From Lucretia Calonder to Everyone : How many will be accepted? 12:20:27 From Victoria Lowe to Everyone : Sounds exciting! 12:20:39 From Judy Brown to Everyone : Where in person will the outfielders meet? 12:20:39 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : Megan, I was a mentor for it, but I've not been an attendee 12:20:40 From Kelly Reisig to Everyone : I am even more excited now! And reading through the comments I am really hoping to be a part of such a great group of professionals. 12:20:44 From Teresa Whitson to Everyone : thank you 12:20:45 From Tricia Jones to Everyone : Nancy, those are the same things I would like to accomplish and I don't have a MLS either, but am hoping to get it done. ] 12:21:40 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : is all travel going to be covered if you are chosen? Including to Salt Lake City? 12:21:59 From Julianne Moore to Everyone : As far as travel in August, if the participant's institution is still under a travel restriction/ban will there be a Zoom option to attend? 12:21:59 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Yes, all expenses are covered. 12:22:00 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Erykah, yes all travel is covered for the 30 12:22:19 From Lisa Leuck to Everyone : Is the process and everything the same for mentors? When will that go out? 12:22:22 From Staci Stanton to Everyone : any advice on letters of recommendation? Are these personal or professional? Both? 12:22:33 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : If it is not yet safe to travel, it will move online but for now, it is being planned for entirely in person. 12:23:15 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : I was going to ask the same question is Staci, is there anything specific you want to see in the letters of recommendation? 12:23:22 From Julianne Moore to Everyone : Is the scholarship done as a reimbursement? 12:23:31 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : What happens if extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing the commitment? (ie- accident, etc) 12:24:51 From Lori Antholzner to Everyone : I'm very interested in this opportunity, but have a health condition that makes flying unlikely. Should I pass on this opportunity because of the travel requirements? 12:25:09 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : Thank you for this webinar - it is very helpful to know about the institute and application process. 12:25:24 From Doreen Jacius to Everyone : Thank you very much for taking the time to do this 12:25:24 From Teresa Whitson to Everyone : What is an accidental keader 12:25:29 From Ruby Holman to Everyone : I am interested in learning about leadership in community and library, but not available to participate as an Outfielder. Did I understand that this will be available if you do not apply? 12:25:32 From Tricia Jones to Everyone : Will exceptions be made for those who can not travel? 12:26:07 From Lisa Leuck to Everyone : Will a mentor be able to attend the conferences also? 12:26:22 From Margaret Woodruff to Everyone : The application references the Institute Learning Goals. Are these what are described in the timeline? 12:26:24 From Evangeline Shinali to Everyone : thank you very much for such a great opportunity,looking forwad to my application 12:26:38 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : This is so exciting! 12:26:47 From Valerie Stephenson to Everyone : What kind of specific information are you looking for in the personal demographics about ourselves? 12:27:03 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : Thank you for answering! This is an incredible opportunity - I am so excited! 12:27:46 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : I was on the fence about this opportunity before this webinar but it sounds like a really exciting and rewarding experience! I am looking forward to applying. 12:28:04 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Great, Terra! 12:28:27 From Mikki Moesch to Everyone : This is such an amazing opportunity. Thank you for offering this. I am excited about applying. 12:28:30 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : At 53, I just earned my second masters last summer 12:28:34 From Bonnie Elliott to Everyone : This sounds like a wonderful opportunity can't wait to complete my application 12:29:03 From Kelly Reisig to Everyone : I think it would be amazing to be a participant the first year and then help to lead in a subsequent year. So much fun. 12:29:26 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : I love that you have included an interest in serving diverse communities. Diversity is so often overlooked in rural areas. 12:29:49 From Meredith Fletcher to Everyone : I work in a small library in a growing community. What are the specifications to be considered a small vs. the smallest possible medium library? This looks like an excellent opportunity and I'm excited to apply. Thank you. 12:29:59 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : This is so up my alley. I am proud of my service. Unfortunately for this, our patron demographic isn't very diverse, so I just provide materials that reflect diversity. 12:30:59 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : I'm in the same boat Deanna! Promoting diversity to a community that isn't necessarily diverse. 12:31:18 From Kelly Reisig to Everyone : so true Terra and Deanna! 12:31:38 From Tonja Garten to Everyone : I am excited... I already downloaded the app and started working on my answers!! 12:31:54 From Staci Stanton to Everyone : Can you go into more detail about references? 12:31:58 From Mikki Moesch to Everyone : I’m already filling it in! 12:32:04 From Valerie Stephenson to Everyone : Same here 12:32:08 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : I hope that they will find these books that represent other lives will help their understanding and empathy 12:32:09 From Julie Wadle to Everyone : On our resume, is there something specific you are looking for as a format? 12:32:17 From Matt Varang to Everyone : Yeah I started the Narrative as well 12:32:19 From Marki to Everyone : it’s a lot to work through! taking my time with it 12:32:32 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Are you saying that from our references it would be a good idea to have them give a story so you can learn more individually about us? 12:32:40 From Dana Richardson to Everyone : Will you share the slides with us so we can have the list? 12:32:51 From Hayden Muse to Everyone : Do you have an expected number of applications in mind? 12:32:51 From Melinda Overson to Everyone : Letters of recommendation--professional, or personal? 12:33:00 From Cecili Longhorn to Everyone : You sold me at the “Accidental Librarian” 12:33:03 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : What are examples of "too much leadership"? 12:33:09 From Tricia Jones to Everyone : is this being recorded so that we can go over it again when it's done? 12:33:32 From Teresa Whitson to Everyone : I missed the info on the accidental librarian 12:33:38 From Kristen Suagee-Beauduy to Everyone : @Hayden. They are taking 30 participants. 12:33:42 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : small, not rural (we're an island) 12:33:43 From Meredith Fletcher to Everyone : omg thanks so much! 12:33:45 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Professional recommendations would be more helpful since it's about leadership in the library 12:33:52 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Does our library have to be state certified to receive this grant for staff? 12:34:22 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : It's independent 12:35:18 From Deanna Evans to Everyone : Thank you so much for the information 12:35:29 From Marki to Everyone : what if you change libraries in this time? 12:35:31 From Julie Wadle to Everyone : This is a very exciting opportunity! 12:35:35 From Cecili Longhorn to Everyone : Great information.. Fingers are crossed 12:35:35 From Meredith Fletcher to Everyone : This is such an exciting opportunity, thank you for creating this pilot! This seems like an incredibly important and powerful program. 12:35:52 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Marki, I'd suggest making any future employer aware of the commitment you've taken on. Likely to be an asset! 12:35:56 From Megan Fontaine (ARSL Office) to Everyone : Some additional questions that I don't think we hit: Letters of recommendation--professional, or personal? What are examples of "too much leadership"? 12:36:22 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : What are examples of "too much leadership"? 12:36:29 From Evangeline Shinali to Everyone : Is it worldwide 12:36:32 From Pamela Thompson to Everyone : I have been excited since this came out and have been working on it since. I am always looking for opportunities to learn and grow. 12:36:35 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Thank you, Megan! 12:37:16 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Megan is ARSL's Administrative Assistant, so if you ever email or call our office, it's likely you've spoken with Megan! 12:37:36 From Cecili Longhorn to Everyone : I agree with you Pamela, I am very excited and have my fingers crossed 12:38:00 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : So can we get paid by our city to go to the trainings or does it have to be outside of our work? 12:38:27 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Thank you! 12:38:50 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : Do you need to have a certain amount of library experience to apply to this program? 12:38:53 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Thank you! 12:38:57 From Melinda Overson to Everyone : I am at a small school as the librarian, but the community is deeply involved with all that happens at the school. Can I apply as a school librarian? 12:39:13 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : Thank you for your time and putting this Institute together - It looks fantastic and I wish everyone the best of luck with it. I look forward to participating in some way. 12:39:16 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : Cheers, 12:39:17 From Victoria Lowe to Everyone : If you see that someone would be a better mentor, do you ask them to become a mentor? 12:39:19 From Su Leslie - St Croix Falls Public Library WI to Everyone : Su 12:39:43 From Julianne Moore to Everyone : Is the scholarship reimbursable – my institution pays up front for hotel, travel, etc. and files for reimbursement - or does ARSL make the arrangements and pay for the hotel, travel, etc? 12:39:57 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : I can't hear Sharon. It is breaking up. 12:40:01 From Kristen Suagee-Beauduy to Everyone : How many hours per week do you expect participants to spend on this project? 12:40:04 From Terri Beverly to Everyone : it’s cutting in and out. 12:40:08 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : I am having trouble hearing her as well 12:40:12 From Victoria Lowe to Everyone : can't hear sharon 12:40:19 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : Can you give some examples of what the project might entail? 12:40:58 From Sheree Casias to Everyone : From Erykah Condon to Everyone: 02:38 PM Do you need to have a certain amount of library experience to apply to this program? 12:41:21 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : do you need a certain amount of library experience in order to apply? I certain amount of years working as a librarian for example. 12:41:52 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Do the teams develop and implement their own programs? 12:42:00 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : Great thank you! 12:42:03 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Or are they assigned to us? 12:42:07 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : You don't need a certain amount of library experience. You do need to work in a library to be able to apply what you are learning in your library. 12:42:50 From Hayden Muse to Everyone : I have been in my position for a little over a year but have fallen in love here at the library :) 12:42:57 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Mentors are selected, not just one, perhaps many, to support you in various areas you want to learn, We call it your Jedi Council. 12:43:18 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : The force sounds strong with the mentor group 12:43:31 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : So, you can choose your mentors. 12:43:54 From Matt Varang to Everyone : 14 years grocery experience before coming to the library 12:43:54 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : @Terra - love it. 12:44:11 From Julie Wadle to Everyone : Not a liquor store clerk, but stay at home mom that helped out at my kids school then encouraged to apply at the library and just recently promoted to Assistant Manager. 12:44:20 From Kristen Suagee-Beauduy to Everyone : Do any of the mentors work in tribal libraries? 12:44:23 From Marlowe Bogino to Everyone : Great experience thanks for sharing very encouraging! 12:44:29 From Andrew Stewart to Everyone : Do you have a specific format required for letters of recommendation? 12:44:44 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : thank you that explains a lot! Ive worked at this library for almost a year and that story sounded pretty much just like mine hahaha I came here from a gas station attendant 12:44:50 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Do the teams develop and implement their own programs? 12:44:52 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : I'm along for the great broadband on my hillside 12:44:55 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : I have gotten all the information I need and I am looking forward the application process. Thank you for offering this webinar! 12:44:55 From Valerie Stephenson to Everyone : @Julie - same here, waited until my youngest went off to college to finish my own education 12:45:00 From Evangeline Shinali to Everyone : are you taking application from all over the world 12:45:08 From Julianne Moore to Everyone : Is the scholarship reimbursable – my institution pays up front for hotel, travel, etc. and files for reimbursement - or does ARSL make the arrangements and pay for the hotel, travel, etc? 12:45:09 From Terri Beverly to Everyone : What if you are deathly afraid to fly? 12:45:16 From Monica Edwards to Everyone : can you explain the mentor thing again? the audio kept cutting out. 12:45:19 From Denise Willms to Everyone : If your experienced but are willing to be a mentor do we still put in the application ? 12:45:22 From Tammy Montjoy to Everyone : Super excited to get my application filled out and turned in.. Great opportunity!!!! 12:45:24 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : info@arsl.org 12:45:25 From Kieran Hixon to Everyone : @ Terri Take a train 12:45:31 From TEENA BROWN to Everyone : Thanks so much for this! Very informative. 12:45:35 From Valerie Stephenson to Everyone : Thank you so much for doing this for us! 12:45:36 From Judy Brown to Everyone : What are the Institutes Learning Goals? 12:45:39 From Sheree Casias to Everyone : My Library is in a very small town we are close knit, not only am I the librarian but also under going training with the fire dept as a fire dept. Approx. how many hows a week will I need to devote Institute 12:45:49 From Rebecca Pineau to Everyone : Im afraid to fly too, a train is a great idea 12:46:23 From Mimi Minnick to Everyone : I really appreciate this program. I will certainly encourage my new branch manager to apply. 12:46:26 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : In FAQ I believe it averages to 5hrs a week. 12:46:40 From Meredith Fletcher to Everyone : I'm very afraid of flying as well, but fight through it to pursue opportunities. I feel for you!!! I told my boss, "You know I care about libraries if I'm going to fly for it, lol" 12:46:47 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Mentors will be recruited from small and rural libraries with subject-area expertise and experience. 12:46:48 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Some times more intensive, sometimes lighter load. 12:47:05 From Sheree Casias to Everyone : 5 hours is very doable! 12:47:18 From Tricia Jones to Everyone : This has been so informative. My director is encouraging me to apply. 12:47:26 From Laci Sheldon (she/her) to Everyone : Can we share our project idea for review before submitting our application? Or, will our mentors help us build our project over the course of the training? 12:47:46 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : You don't need to select a project prior to applying. 12:47:54 From Laci Sheldon (she/her) to Everyone : Thank you. 12:48:12 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Can you elaborate more on the group projects that teams will work on together? 12:48:12 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : We will go through content and ideas before deciding on projects. 12:48:19 From Jessica Anderson to Everyone : Not a question, I just want to say I love seeing fellow library peeps! Any chance to see people outside our little quarantine bubbles helps! 12:48:31 From Judy Brown to Everyone : What are the Institutes Learning Goals? 12:48:39 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Projects could be individual or group. Will will decide later 12:48:41 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Agreed, Jessica! 12:48:57 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : do you have to be a leader in your library in order to apply or can you apply to try and get yourself into a leadership position? 12:48:57 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Thanks, Sharon! 12:49:04 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : Gotta love a good community project! 12:49:38 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : No, you do not to have a position of leadership to apply. Leadership is not about position for our institute. 12:50:12 From Patrick Peterson to Everyone : After completion what would come next? Leadership in local library boards or state libraries? Leadership for ARSL ? Do you have thoughts to what the success of the class would look like? 12:50:24 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Do you have homework each week? 12:50:28 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : It's a path to a leadership position, or if you have a leadership position, it will hone your skills 12:50:29 From Judy Brown to Everyone : thanks! 12:50:32 From Laci Sheldon (she/her) to Everyone : Thank you for this time to learn more about this incredible opportunity, that will enhance the lives and goals of individuals and institution! I'm off to host a virtual library program about Chinese medicine! Thank you, thank you and my best to everyone! Byebye! 12:50:38 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Not homework each week, each month. 12:50:53 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Yes to all 12:51:49 From Patrick Peterson to Everyone : Thank you Kieran! This is the Way! 12:52:02 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : We'd love to see these leaders share their skills and experience within ARSL, for sure. But that goes for all y'all, regardless of participation in the Institute! 12:52:05 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : This is the Way! 12:52:22 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Kate - Great point! 12:52:55 From Doris Warner to Everyone : In our VERY small rural area, success might be the ability to share what we have learned with those who do not have the capacity to participate 12:53:13 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Doris, 100% 12:53:15 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Doris - YES! Great point 12:53:37 From Enelinda Vera to Everyone : I'm so sorry our internet went down will there be a recording of this zoom available , loving the webinar 12:53:51 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Thank you for this very informational webinar! So very helpful. 12:53:57 From Enelinda Vera to Everyone : Thank you 12:54:00 From Patrick Peterson to Everyone : Did I miss at the beginning what brought on wanting to do this program and the reason for creating it? 12:54:01 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : I apologize for my bad audio - sorry everyone! 12:54:17 From Bonnie Elliott to Everyone : Thank you this was very informative 12:54:19 From Jenna Anderson to Everyone : I’ll measure part of my success as inspiring others to continue professional development. 12:54:19 From Rebecca Pineau to Everyone : Thank you so much. this is so exciting. 12:54:20 From Patrick Peterson to Everyone : GOSH Sharon! haha 12:54:27 From Jennifer Ivey to Everyone : Thank you for this! 12:54:35 From Angelica Bontrager to Everyone : thank you 12:54:38 From Angela Edwards to Everyone : I think the only question I did not see answered is this a reimbursement grant or ARSL makes the travel arrangements 12:55:07 From Victoria Lowe to Everyone : I was wondering the same as @angelaedwards 12:55:16 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Thanks, Angela--it will be a mix and we can also work on the specific needs of the participatns. 12:55:19 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : ARSL covers some things ahead of time, like lodging. You will be reimbursed for expenses like food. 12:55:23 From DARLENE THOMAS-BURROUGHS to Everyone : Thank you! 12:55:31 From Angela Edwards to Everyone : THANK YOU!!! 12:55:40 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : For instance, we'll cover all lodging in advance, but you might need to seek reimbursement for your travel day meals. 12:55:59 From Gretchen Cearley Hill to Everyone : So to be clear, this is not a situation where my library would lay out the initial funds for travel and then be reimbursed? 12:56:07 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Narrative can be where you are and where you want to go. 12:56:46 From Pamela Thompson to Everyone : So if I understand this right, we will be responsible for travel and meals. 12:57:13 From Kieran Hixon to Everyone : We pay for travel and meals 12:57:20 From Carolyn Goolsby to Everyone : Yeah, - my town involves 2 days, at least 2 planes and either a boat or seaplane, lol 12:57:23 From Monica Edwards to Everyone : you guys are awesome 12:57:30 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Thank you Kate! 12:57:38 From jenny white to Everyone : This padawan thanks you, Masters. :) 12:57:40 From Gretchen Cearley Hill to Everyone : Thank you! 12:57:49 From Meredith Fletcher to Everyone : thank you!!! 12:57:50 From Deirdre Doran to Everyone : Thank you so much for all the info! I'm so excited to apply :) 12:57:51 From Lucretia Calonder to Everyone : I'm so excited. April will take forever to get here now!! lol 12:57:57 From Pamela Thompson to Everyone : Yes, thanks so much for this opportunity! 12:57:58 From Patrick Peterson to Everyone : haha jenny I see what you did there 12:57:59 From Terra Baldus to Everyone : May the Force be with all of you, thank you for this opportunity 12:58:03 From Carolyn Goolsby to Everyone : Thank you all so much for taking this on and giving us the opportunity! 12:58:07 From Wendy Conover to Everyone : Thank you all for the opportunity! 12:58:12 From Mikki Moesch to Everyone : Thank you! 12:58:12 From Hayden Muse to Everyone : It's truly an almost hard to believe opportunity that this creates! :) 12:58:14 From Melana Mendelsohn to Everyone : Kate, Sharon and Kiernan - Thank you! 12:58:15 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : I can't wait to get busy and apply. 12:58:16 From Laura Fetterolf to Everyone : so excited to apply! thank you for the opportunity! 12:58:17 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Thank you all so much for this amazing opportunity! 12:58:19 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : Do our libraries need to have membership with ARSL? 12:58:21 From Marki to Everyone : thank you! 12:58:24 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Thank you everyone! 12:58:29 From Doris Warner to Everyone : Thank you for your time 12:58:30 From Kristen Suagee-Beauduy to Everyone : Do you define "leadership" somewhere on the site? 12:58:30 From Carolyn Goolsby to Everyone : NICE! 12:58:31 From Amy Knight to Everyone : Thank so much! 12:58:31 From Erykah Condon to Everyone : Thank you all! What a cute puppy!!! 12:58:34 From Tricia Jones to Everyone : Thank you all so much for the opportunity to better ourselves. 12:58:39 From Jessica Anderson to Everyone : Yay! We needed a Zoom animal 12:58:41 From Carolyn Goolsby to Everyone : Office dogs FTW!!! 12:58:42 From Laurie Cass-Griggs to Everyone : Thank you so much for all the info! It's a wonderful opportunity. Much appreciated. 12:58:43 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Do our libraries need to have membership with ARSL? 12:58:43 From Piret Griffith to Everyone : Daisy is adorable!!! 12:58:49 From Donna Bright to Everyone : Thank you all so much for this opportunity! I'm super excited to get to work on my application! 12:58:53 From Tammy Montjoy to Everyone : Thank you for all the information. Can't wait to hear who gets to attend... 12:58:54 From Sheree Casias to Everyone : Daisy is adorable 12:58:57 From Angela Edwards to Everyone : Thank goodness for mute! My mutts keep barking! 12:59:01 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Thank you!!! 12:59:05 From Patrick Peterson to Everyone : would travel expenses be covered only for the participating member? for example if a spouse or something wanted to come 12:59:10 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : Wow! Incredible, thank you! 12:59:17 From Joyanne Huston-Swanson to Everyone : I echo all the other participants, this is a terrific opportunity and I am looking forward to the applicaton process. 12:59:18 From Patrick Peterson to Everyone : ok thx 12:59:23 From Marlowe Bogino to Everyone : Thanks so much ! 12:59:27 From Patrick Peterson to Everyone : make sense just thought I would check 12:59:48 From Mary Davies to Everyone : I got here late, will it be where I can watch it later? 12:59:49 From Matt Varang to Everyone : Thank you for this opportunity!! 13:00:14 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : No limit that I am aware of. We can check with IMLS. 13:00:16 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : What are the benefits of the ARSL membership? 13:00:20 From Andrew Stewart to Everyone : Thank you for the wonderful presentation, will definitely be looking into applying! Whoever gets picked will be very lucky to have this amazing opportunity! 13:00:29 From Tonja Garten to Everyone : Thx so much for this opportunity! 13:00:45 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Mary yes, we will send the recording to registrants. 13:00:48 From Sheree Casias to Everyone : I feel this is a great opportunity, excited to look over the application process and apply! 13:00:50 From Megan Fontaine (ARSL Office) to Everyone : @Heidi, you can visit www.arsl.org/join-arsl to check out all of the great benefits of joining the Association. 13:01:09 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : Thanks Megan! 13:01:49 From Margaret Woodruff to Everyone : Thank you for this! 13:02:33 From Mary Davies to Everyone : Thank you 13:02:39 From Kendra Hummel to Everyone : Thank You. This has answered many of my concerns. I am more confident to apply now! 13:02:42 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : Great questions and participation. Thank you all for joining us! 13:02:48 From TEENA BROWN to Everyone : Thanks again. Glad I stayed until the end. 13:02:55 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : BE BOLD 13:03:02 From Kasey Almes to Everyone : Thank you for all the wonderful Information! I look forward to applying and (fingers crossed), getting the opportunity to learn how to be an awesome leader! 13:03:02 From Nancy Kishpaugh to Everyone : thank you! I will apply 13:03:05 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : Thanks for coming, everyone! 13:03:05 From Jessica Anderson to Everyone : Thank you, hope everyone stays safe and sane! 13:03:08 From Julie Wadle to Everyone : Thank you! 13:03:10 From Kristen Suagee-Beauduy to Everyone : Thank you. 13:03:13 From Madison Lloyd to Everyone : Thank you! 13:03:19 From Heidi Taylor to Everyone : No, this was great. Thanks! 13:03:20 From Laurie Cass-Griggs to Everyone : Thank you! 13:03:26 From Norma Hallmark to Everyone : Thank you. Very informative. 13:03:27 From Teresa Whitson to Everyone : Thank you 13:03:28 From Jean Millheim to Everyone : Thank you very much! 13:03:28 From Piret Griffith to Everyone : Thank you!!! 13:03:30 From Cecili Longhorn to Everyone : If you have three letters of recommendation could we include all three or is that to much 13:03:31 From Kit Brewer to Everyone : Thank you!! 13:03:32 From Nicole Lowery to Everyone : Thanks, this was great. 13:03:35 From Victoria Blackmer (she/her) to Everyone : Thank you all so much! 13:03:35 From Carolyn Goolsby to Everyone : thanks bunches! 13:03:36 From Sheree Casias to Everyone : Thank all of you for hosting 13:03:37 From Enelinda Vera to Everyone : Thank you so much for your time :) 13:03:40 From Lillian Tucker to Everyone : Thank you!!! 13:03:41 From Joyanne Huston-Swanson to Everyone : many thanks to you you for offering this information session. 13:03:41 From Ruby Holman to Everyone : Thanks for the information. 13:03:42 From Jacqueline Mann to Everyone : Thank you all! 13:03:47 From Joanita Cook to Everyone : thank you really enjoyed it 13:03:49 From Sharon Morris to Everyone : 3 letters would be fine - combine them. 13:03:53 From Lucretia Calonder to Everyone : Thank you so much for this opportunity!!! 13:03:54 From Lorna Olsen to Everyone : Thank you!! 13:03:56 From Tanya McVay to Everyone : Thank you 13:03:57 From Nichole Lauko to Everyone : Thank you very much! 13:03:58 From Andrew Stewart to Everyone : Is there a required format for the letters of recommendation? 13:04:01 From Mimi Minnick to Everyone : Thank you. This is a brilliant idea. Well done! Can't wait to hear what comes of it all! 13:04:12 From Cecili Longhorn to Everyone : Thank You!! 13:04:14 From Alison Stringer to Everyone : Thank you for this opportunity! 13:04:31 From Deborah Bernal to Everyone : Thank you! 13:04:43 From Andrew Stewart to Everyone : Thank you! 13:05:02 From Kate Laughlin she/her to Everyone : info@arsl.org 13:05:07 From Carolyn Goolsby to Everyone : Take care, everyone - stay safe! 13:05:11 From Tammy Montjoy to Everyone : Thank you! 13:05:11 From Dianne Lester to Everyone : thank you! 13:05:19 From Matt Varang to Everyone : thank you