The Reference and Adult Services Section of the North Carolina Library Association sponsored a panel discussion on the NCLA Leadership Institute. RASS members who graduated from previous institutes discussed their experiences and takeaways from the program. Presenters: Emily Leachman, Anne Masters, and Katy Webb Moderator: Jeanne Hoover The recording can be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/PreoB96j6oU

1. Presenters:
Emily Leachman
Anne Masters
Katy Webb
Moderator:
Jeanne Hoover
Experiences from the NCLA
Leadership Institute

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3. Leadership Institute 2016
 The NCLA Leadership Institute will be September 15-18,
2016 at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black
Mountain, NC
 One day session scheduled for April 7, 2017
 Applications due by noon on Monday, May 2, 2016
 Leadership Institute attendees are expected to
participate in the NCLA Biennial Conference in Winston-
Salem, NC in October 2017

4. Leadership Institute 2016
 Eligibility
 Member of NCLA
 Currently employed by a NC Library
 Endorsement from your library
 Fees
 $400, includes housing, registration and meals
 Institutional support is encouraged
 RASS will offer at least one scholarship to a RASS member who
is attending the Leadership Institute.
 Please mark that you are a RASS member on your application.
 Projects: Attendees will develop and work on a project during

5. Leadership Institute 2016
 Attendees:
 Up to 30 participants
 Others: mentors, facilitators, guest speakers, etc.
 Application
 Available on the Leadership Institute webpage.
 Items included: resume, 2 letters of recommendation , and
essays.
 More information and the application are available on the
NCLA Leadership Institute website:
http://www.nclaonline.org/leadership-institute
 Excellent FAQ page on the L.I.:
http://www.nclaonline.org/leadership-institute/leadership-

6. Emily Leachman
Senior Librarian & Central Library Manager
Central Piedmont Community College
Takeaways from the L.I.:
• Increased personal
connections/ networking
across the state
• Gained more
confidence

7. Anne Masters
Branch Manager, Sugar Creek Branch
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Takeaways from the L.I.:
 The need to reevaluate
how I approach my
everyday tasks and
work teams
 Accomplish more with
less contention and
greater success

8. Katy Webb
Head, Research and Instructional Services
East Carolina University
Takeaways from the L.I.:
 It made my intentions
known at work that I
wanted to be in a
leadership position
 Personal connections/
networking across the
state
 Collaboration
opportunities, specifically

9. Question for YOU!
What topics would you like to be covered at this
year’s Leadership Institute?
Please add your feedback to the chat box or email
Jeanne Hoover at hooverj@ecu.edu.

10. Questions for our Speakers