Joey Rodger was appointed President of the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) in November 1992 and worked tirelessly to promote the public policy value of public libraries.  She led, inspired, nurtured and implemented a public library agenda that produced a remarkable peer-to-peer consulting network, a landmark leadership development institute, the biennial Partners for Success conference in collaboration with the National League of Cities and a broad portfolio of actionable research ranging from youth development to collaboration with museums and public broadcasting.

 

In recognition of this extraordinary woman, who left ULC in 2004, the Executive Board of the Urban Libraries Council established the Joey Rodger Fund for Library Leadership.  The purpose is to honor Joey’s leadership and promote leadership in the library community by creating a special fund that will foster leadership development for library leaders.
  

 

 

     1.  A clear and concise explanation as to how this leadership opportunity will make the applicant a better library leader;

     2.  A description of the impact this leadership opportunity will have on the applicant’s library and community as a whole.

 

 

 

 

 

A grant of $5,000 will be awarded annually to provide financial assistance to a library leader for participation in a leadership development opportunity.  No grant will be given if, in the opinion of the Award Committee, there are no appropriate nominations.

 

 

An Award Selection Committee appointed by the Chair of the ULC Executive Board will evaluate submissions.  The Award Committee will recommend a winner to the Executive Board, which will have the final decision.

 

 

Join us as we honor ULC's 2010 Joey Rodger for Library Leadership Fund Recipient at ULC's Annual Meeting in D.C. Saturday, June 26, 8:30 - 10 am.