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2025 MPLA Leadership Institute
May 4-7, 2025
Sunday, May 4, 2025
by: Leadership Institute
Section: Continuing Education
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Location

The Institute will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. Located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, the 860-acre facility is 65 miles northwest of Denver and is surrounded on three sides by the magnificent Rocky Mountain National Park. See http://ymcarockies.org/.

YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO

Libraries are at the heart of our communities, and strong leadership is essential to their success. The MPLA Leadership Institute is dedicated to empowering library professionals to drive innovation, enhance services, and build stronger partnerships. Through a combination of expert instruction, hands-on projects, and peer collaboration,

you will develop the skills and confidence to lead your library into the future.

The 2025 Leadership Institute will be led by co-facilitators, Sharon Morris and Jamie LaRue. Sharon has co-designed and co-facilitated leadership institutes in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas as well as for the Association of Rural and Small Libraries. A frequent presenter for library associations, regional workshops, and library staff days, Jamie has also served as a facilitator, last-minute panelist, moderator, and master of ceremonies for everything from debates to awards dinners. They facilitate so that everyone in the room will share wonderful contributions, strengthening the cohort and building confidence.

Fellow Qualifications:

  • Current member of MPLA or an MPLA-affiliated state library association
  • Minimum of 5 years in a library-related job with progressive experience
  • Record of experience that demonstrates leadership potential

Application process:

Applications for the 2025 Leadership Institute are now closed.

Cost:

Double room: MPLA Member = $1000; Non-member = $1200

Single room: MPLA Member = $1235; Non-member = $1435

Requests for single rooms will be accommodated to the best of MPLA’s ability, pending availability at the resort. If there are more requests for single room than rooms available, single rooms will be assigned by lottery.

Questions:

All questions related to the institute may be sent to leadership@mpla.us.

Consult Institute Policies for more information on responsibilities and cancellations.

From past institute participants:

  • The MPLA Leadership Institute turned out to be the single most gratifying and relevant experience of my library career.
  • The MPLA Leadership Institute reenergized me professionally and personally, and best of all, it reminded me why I love being a librarian.
  • What an extraordinary opportunity for learning, laughing and leadership!
  • The Institute validated my reasons for remaining where I am and offered me the impetus to analyze my present world and see if or how I need to make changes for the better.
  • The Institute was one of the most amazing experiences that I have ever participated in during my lifetime.