The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Committee on Diversity and Leadership has selected 13 masters of library and information science (MLIS) students to participate in the 2011-2013 Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce (IRDW) as ARL Diversity Scholars.
The ARL IRDW offers numerous financial benefits as well as leadership development offered through the annual ARL Leadership Symposium, a formal mentor programme, career placement assistance, and a research library visit hosted by the Purdue University Libraries. The programme is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and by voluntary contributions from 52 ARL member libraries.
Through this programme ARL members seek to create a diverse academic and research library community that will better meet the challenges of changing demographics in higher education and the emphasis on global perspectives in the academy.
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