Requirements & Curriculum

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience working in libraries (in any library, at any level; service need not be in any single library and can be over any amount of time). Degree in library science is not required.
• Application deadline extended to May 22 at 5 PM. Applications are open, see information below.
• Membership in the Texas Library Association by the application deadline.
• Desire to improve yourself, libraries, and communities; ability to turn training into action.
• $1,200 registration fee, which includes all instruction, classroom materials, and room & board. Transportation is not included.

Application

We are now accepting applications for 2023 TALL Texans! This year we are using a new application system.

• Watch this YouTube video to see how to apply using our new XCD application portal.
• Then when you’re ready, apply here.
• For more application tips and information about logistics, check out the “How to Apply to TALL Texans” podcast episode on the #LibrariesTransformTX podcast.

Curriculum Topics

• Leadership principles and practices
• Leadership types: resonant, adaptive, trusted, ethical
• Emotional intelligence
• Interpersonal communication in leadership roles
• Organizational risk taking
• Power, influence, and persuasion
• Conflict negotiation
• Collaboration, teamwork, and consensus
• Organizational change: transforming libraries
• Appreciative Inquiry
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Developing others: empowerment, motivation, coaching, mentoring
• Planning career and leadership development

Timeline of the application process (UPDATED)

• January 24 – Application form opens
• May 22  – Deadline has been extended to May 22.
• June 15  – Selection Committee finalizes roster
• June 23  – All applicants informed of status by this date
• August-October – 3 preliminary webinars will be scheduled for participants in this time
• October 6  – Final payments due for participants
• November 12-16  – TALL Texans takes place in person at Montserrat Retreat Center, Lake Dallas