Leadership Institute of the Oregon Library Association (LIOLA) 2025

Apply Now! Applications will be accepted until March 17, 2025.

LIOLA Application FAQs & Scoring Rubric

Why: Would you like to develop equitable leadership practices? Have you wished that you had a support system of other leaders in Oregon libraries who could help when new challenges arise? Want to learn strategies to be a thoughtful advocate? You’ll gain these skills and more through your participation in LIOLA.

When: The Leadership Institute of the Oregon Library Association (LIOLA) is happening this year; in person at Mt. Hood Resort, Welches, Oregon, July 17 and 18, with a virtual 90-minute pre-institute meeting on July 7, and three (3) 90-minute virtual sessions on August 4, 11, and 18, 2025. Attendees are asked to fully attend all in-person and virtual meetings.

Who: All Oregon Library Association (OLA) members who meet the eligibility criteria and who are interested in leadership (formal or informal) are encouraged to apply. LIOLA is relevant for people who lead from anywhere, whether or not they are in a management role.

Eligibility criteria:

Current membership in OLA
Current employment in a library
Employment in a library setting for at least three years
One (1) professional letter of reference
Attend and participate fully in the entire institute, complete any pre-institute readings and/or homework, and contribute to post-institute assessment and meetings

Cost: $750 for OLA members which includes LIOLA content, as well as lodging and meals at Mt Hood Resort, Welches, Oregon. Scholarships to attend LIOLA are also available; you can request a scholarship when you apply.

Questions: Visit our LIOLA Application FAQs & Scoring Rubric or contact Liisa Sjoblom or the OLA Leadership Committee at: [email protected]