Applicant's full name *

Applicant's library system *

Applicant's title *

Please include whether this is a full-time or part-time position

Applicant's address *

Applicant's phone number *

Applicant's race and/or ethnicity

African-American or Black or African Diaspora American Indian or Native American Asian Hispanic or Latino Middle Eastern or North African White Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Other race not listed Two or more races I prefer not to answer Other

Applicant's Gender

Female Male Genderfluid Gender non-conforming Genderqueer Gender-expansive Nonbinary Questioning Other I prefer not to answer

Applicant's Sexual Orientation

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Pansexual Heterosexual Asexual Aromantic Same-gender loving Queer Questioning Other I prefer not to answer

Instructions & Answer Formatting

Please read the following sections carefully, make sure that each document answers the question fully, and ensure that your responses highlight the unique skills and perspectives you would contribute to the MILLI 2027 cohort.

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.

Written Personal Statement *

Please provide a written statement that is no more than one page in 12 point font that answers the following questions:

1. What are your professional and leadership goals within the next five years?

2. How would these goals improve libraries in your community?

3. Why do you want to participate in the Maryland Library Leadership Institute?

20MB max

Resume *

Please provide a resume that includes your past 5-10 years of relevant experience that provides the following information:

1. Educational history

2. Relevant employment history

3. 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)

20MB max

Support Forms *

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

20MB max

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.

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

You will ensure that the registration fee of $2,800 (Member Price) / $3,000 (Non Member Price) is paid in full.

Yes, I understand and agree