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By: Aurora Leadership Institute 2009 | Libraries Interact

Aurora Leadership Institute 2009 | Libraries Interact — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:37:41 +0000

[...] on again, applications to attend Aurora in 2009 opened on Monday, 15 Sept 2008. Most comments I’ve heard suggest this a great learning opportunity, and particularly beneficial for those [...]

By: Nora Martin

Nora Martin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:59:29 +0000

I was the lucky recipient of the inaugural AGLIN Aurora Scholarship for 2008, and after reading the posts above, am very excited about attending this “challenging and gruelling” event, I’m sure I’ll get a lot out of it….both personally and on a professional level.

Nora

By: librariesinteract.info

librariesinteract.info — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:12:59 +0000

[...] your leadership potential. It is not a ‘management’ course. Last year, we wrote about the Aurora Institute and elicited a number of comments from past Aurorans. Since then two more of [...]

By: Librarians Matter » Blog Archive » Leadership thoughts

Librarians Matter » Blog Archive » Leadership thoughts — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:35:19 +0000

[...] Thursday I step into another world for about 6 days, a world described by one former inhabitant as “tiring, envigorating [sic], fun, stressful, poignant, enlightening, challenging and [...]

By: Librarians Matter » Blog Archive » I’m going to Aurora.

Librarians Matter » Blog Archive » I’m going to Aurora. — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:24:05 +0000

[...] I had a single motivation to apply. Peta’s post on LINT which was, a rather straightforward call for applicants. When someone asked a question about what it involved, 10 people immediately jumped in and basically said “go for it…the best preparation is not to expect anything…it’s gruelling but you’ll use what you learn for the rest of your career“. [...]

By: kim

kim — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 03:54:15 +0000

Did Aurora in 2006 it was a great experience. I agree with what others have said. I met some fantastic people and you do really connect as you are working together for a week. It is worth taking sometime out to really think about where you are going and Aurora gives you that space. It is beautiful in Thredbo and I saw a wombat! And meet a ring wrath whatmore can I say.

By: Fiona

Fiona — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 21:58:45 +0000

I was at Aurora in 2005. Honestly, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t reflect and act on something that I learned during those few days in Thredbo. As others have said above, it is best to go without any expectations and be prepared to take on whatever comes your way.
I met some fabulous people (some of whom have made comments above – hi!) and the opportunity to talk with and learn from the mentors is, well, amazing. Most importantly the experience made me feel even more passionate about and committed to our profession.

By: Greville

Greville — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:34:44 +0000

I attended Aurora a few years ago, and did so without really knowing what to expect. People were reluctatnt to share what it involved with me before I left NZ. Aurora affects people differently. You can choose to be more or less involved. I tended to be an observer, but found myself observing my own reactions to situations – actual and hypotetical. These were really great experiences.

I continue to gain from the experience. If you have the opportunity to attend, do it.

By: Nicky

Nicky — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:49:15 +0000

Successful leadership experience and accomplishments do not have to come from your library work. Begin a new grad I drew on leadership experience from outside the library sector. Just have a go at doing the application.. it helps you develop a good CV, even if you don’t apply.

Also for those out there who are looking at self funding (in full or partially)it’s worth the financial investment!

By: Peta

Peta — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 06:28:03 +0000

I was 39 when I went. And I don’t think I was the oldest.