Professional Development Program Guidelines
NNYLN funds library staff to attend external professional development activities and requires recipients to share their learnings with the regional library community.
Funder: Northern New York Library Network
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (applications due by the first working day of the month; monthly review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,400 per applicant every other fiscal year; reimbursement basis; covers registration, travel, lodging, and meals
Summary: Supports staff of NNYLN member libraries to attend external professional development activities and share learnings with the regional library community.
Key Information: Applicants must be staff of NNYLN member organizations; awardees are required to produce a knowledge-sharing output.
Description
The Northern New York Library Network (NNYLN) Professional Development Program provides financial assistance to staff of its member libraries to attend conferences, workshops, seminars, or other educational activities not available locally. The program aims to enhance professional skills and foster knowledge sharing within the North Country library community. Recipients are expected to disseminate their learning through presentations, shared resources, or collaborative projects that benefit others in the network.
