The Illinois State Library continues its preparations to host ILEAD USA (Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover): The 21st Century Technology and Leadership Skills Institute for the States. This continuing education initiative will be held at the University of Illinois Springfield on March 25–28, June 17–20 and October 21–24, 2013. Our partner states in ILEAD USA are Colorado, Iowa, Ohio and Utah.
The state library is now accepting applications until December 14th for mentors, instructors, and participants for ILEAD USA. ILEAD USA is a competitive, application-only program. Please consider applying for one of the three components at http://www.webjunction.org/partners/illinois/il-programs/ileadusa.html.
Applications are currently being accepted for Illinois, Ohio and Utah, and will be available shortly for Colorado and Iowa.
A National Day of Application will be held November 1 featuring a live Webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 noon CST. During the Webinar ILEAD USA project directors will answer any questions about how to complete the ILEAD USA application.
Registration is encouraged but not required to take part in the “National Day of Application” Webinar. You can register on L2. The live Webinar will take place via Adobe Connect. Log in as a guest with your name and state. No password is needed.
If you wish to test the system prior to November 1, please contact Debra Aggertt at daggertt@ilsos.net or 217-558-1945.
If you do not have an audio connection via your computer for November 1, you may participate via conference call. Please call this conference call number: 888-494-4032, Access Code: 3886075450.
Contact Gwen Harrison at gharrison@ilsos.net (217-785-7334) or Debra Aggertt at daggertt@ilsos.net (217-558-1945) if you have questions.
ILEAD USA is made possible by a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant awarded to the Illinois State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).