[OPLINLIST] ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce

[Rhonda Filipan]

Applications Available from ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce

Applications for stipends to support graduate study in library and 
information science in 2006-2008 are now available from the ARL 
Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce. Funded by the Institute of 
Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the program offers a stipend of up 
to $10,000 (over two years). The Initiative also offers a mentoring 
relationship with an experienced librarian and a leadership training 
curriculum for MLS students from underrepresented groups interested in 
careers in research libraries. The stipends may be coupled with other 
financial aid to provide an extra incentive for completing library 
school. The program also provides the opportunity to work in an ARL 
library upon graduation. In addition to being funded by IMLS, the 
Initiative is funded by voluntary contributions from 52 ARL libraries 
and reflects a commitment to create a diverse research library community 
that will better meet the new challenges of global competition and 
changing demographics.
Program Goals

    * Attract MLS students from underrepresented groups to careers in 
research libraries.
    * Strengthen participants' leadership skills via a Leadership 
Symposium held in conjunction with the ALA Midwinter Meeting.
    * Develop a network of mentors who will guide and nurture the career 
development of the participants.

The Class of 2005-2007

On January 21-22, 2005, the current class of 19 Initiative participants, 
12 ARL Academy Fellows, and 20 MLS graduate student guests attended the 
ARL Leadership Symposium in San Antonio, Texas. The two-day symposium 
covered issues around transitioning into an ARL library, current issues 
in federal relations a new librarian should know, and creating a career 
transition plan. The highlight of the symposium was the "meet and greet" 
reception where Initiative participants and guests connected with ARL 
library directors. Having access to ARL Directors is paramount to the 
success of the Initiative. If you are interested in learning more about 
the Initiative class of 2005-2007, please visit 
http://www.arl.org/diversity/Initparticipants2006.html 
<http://www.arl.org/diversity/Initparticipants2006.html>.

Applications

Applications are due June 21, 2006. The application form is available 
online at http://www.arl.org/diversity/initapp2006.pdf 
<http://www.arl.org/diversity/initapp2006.pdf>.

For more information, please contact:

      Jerome Offord, Jr.
      Director of Diversity Initiatives
      21 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800
      Washington, DC 20036
      (202) 296-2296
      jerome at arl.org <mailto:jerome at arl.org>


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Rhonda S. Filipan, M.A., M.L.S.
Academic Program Coordinator
Kent State University
School of Library and Information Science
330-672-0013

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