2026 New Supervisors' Academy

The 2026 NEO-RLS New Supervisors' Academy is looking for new attendees.

Becoming a supervisor adds new and different challenges to your workday, regardless of the type or size of library you work in. The Academy's courses will provide you with the skills and confidence you need to handle the many and varied challenges of being a supervisor. Programs will focus on three key areas: leadership, communication, and staff development. The Academy is appropriate for new supervisors in multi-type libraries and for those who want a refresher.

A review of the past two years of surveys has shown that attendees find the most value in attending in-person workshops. Therefore, we have transitioned this year’s academy to an all in-person format.

• The Academy runs from February through September and consists of 7 in-person workshops.  
• We recommend that you attend the Academy in its entirety in order to maximize your learning.

Past participants had this to say:

"It was fantastic. As a very new supervisor, being in a room with so many different people was so helpful and informative. Each session was very informative and helpful, and I am very glad I got to attend."

"I thought it was a great academy. Having been a supervisor, for many years in different fields, I was uncertain that I would learn new skills. I was pleasantly surprised that I did take away new, valuable tips, tricks and strategies."

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