Participate in a Unique Professional
Development Program!
“Innovative, Responsive, and Vital Libraries”
May 25 – June 21, 2016
The 2016 Mortenson Center Associates Program will offer individuals working in a library setting outside the UnitedStates an opportunity to explore current issues and trends in the library field and engage with librarians implementing
cutting-edge programs and services.

Innovative, Responsive, and Vital Libraries will
engage participants in learning about novel andinventive practices and services in areas such as:
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Leadership and Communication
Digital and Print Collections
Information TechnologyMarketing and Advocacy
International Professional Networking
Innovation and Community OutreachMortenson Center Staff and 2015 Associates

Program Highlights:

Seminars and Workshops which provide an overview of current trends in the field. Library experts will be
invited to share their perspectives, offer expertise, and foster conversations on the themes ofcommunication and leadership.
Tours of a variety of libraries, including academic, public, and school libraries. We may also visit theAmerican Library Association headquarters in Chicago, Illinois and other sites of interest.
Networking with dynamic group of international colleagues during and post-program.
Participants will develop individual action plans, appropriate to their professional and institutional needs,
and will receive post-program implementation review.
Each participant will receive a Certificate of Program Participation upon completion.
Scheduling to allow participants to attend the Annual Meeting of the American Library Association(ALA), if they wish. The 2016 Annual Meeting will be in Orlando, Florida, June 24-27. Arrangements andregistration for the conference must be made separately and are not included in program costs.

For more information about the 2016 program
or to download an application, please visit theMortenson Center website:

Applications for the 2016 Associates
Program are due on December 1, 2015.

www.library.illinois.edu/mortenson/associates
Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, 142 Undergraduate Library, 1402 West Gregory Drive, Urbana IL 61801 USA
Phone: 217.333.3085 Fax: 217.244.8778 Email: mortenson@illinois.edu

Mortenson Associates participate in a team-building activity
during a Leadership and Communication Workshop.

Application Requirements:Application must be submitted in
English along with supporting
documentation in order to beconsidered.
Applicants must secure adequate
funding to support a stay at theMortenson Center in order to beaccepted into the program.
This program is delivered in English
only. Participants should be fluent inconversational English and possess areading knowledge of English.

Associates participate in a hands-on activity while learning
about digitization.

Cost:
The program cost of $5,000 covers housing, meals,local transportation, program costs and medical
insurance.
Upon acceptance, the applicants must provide a$500 non-refundable deposit to hold their place inthe program. The deposit will be deducted fromrequired program fees. A cost estimate for theprogram is available on the Mortenson Centerwebsite.

Mortenson Associates visit American Library Association Headquarters
in Chicago, Illinois.

Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, 142 Undergraduate Library, 1402 West Gregory Drive, Urbana IL 61801 USA
Phone: 217.333.3085 Fax: 217.244.8778 Email: mortenson@illinois.edu