The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is inviting applications and nominations for participation in the 2013–2015 class of the Research Library Leadership Fellows (RLLF) Program. The RLLF Program is an executive leadership program that offers an opportunity for development of future senior-level leaders in large research libraries and archives. This will be the fifth iteration of the RLLF since its inception in 2004. To date, the program has involved almost 30 research libraries sponsoring almost 90 key staff in their development as an emerging cadre of ARL senior leaders.
The 2013–2015 RLLF Program is jointly sponsored and designed by directors of the University of Guelph Library and University of Waterloo Library; North Carolina State University Libraries; Purdue University Libraries; University of Toronto Libraries; and Vanderbilt University Library.
These sponsor libraries will guide the design and be directly involved in offering the core experience of the program: strategic issues institutes, a series of site visit options to sponsor libraries, and other developmental opportunities. In addition, the fellows will be invited to participate in ARL Membership Meetings, CNI Membership Meetings, and a number of optional events over the 18-month duration of the program.
The sponsor libraries will provide a core group of fellows to participate in the program. To complete the cohort, staff from other ARL member libraries may apply for remaining slots. Applications will also be accepted from staff from non-ARL member institutions for two of the appointments to the program provided that applicants meet established criteria. The additional fellows will be selected by a committee of the RLLF sponsoring directors.
Complete application instructions and the online application form are available on the RLLF website http://www.arl.org/rllf. The application deadline is June 14, 2013. Fellows will be selected by early August 2013.
