As an ARL Career Enhancement Program Fellow, you will have a unique opportunity to create a meaningful, practical experience in an ARL library. Each fellow will be matched with a host institution—based on interest and availability—that can best provide a rich and rewarding internship experience.
In the Career Enhancement Program, each fellow will experience:
a six to twelve-week paid internship in an ARL library;
an opportunity to work with other LIS graduate students in a cohort environment (up to two fellows assigned to the same institution);
the potential for academic credit for the practical experience (fellow is responsible for arranging this program component with their home institution);
a mentoring relationship with a professional librarian while on campus for the internship (see Mentoring Relationship); and
an opportunity to attend the annual ARL Leadership Symposium (held during the ALA Midwinter Meeting).
The ARL Career Enhancement Program will provide each fellow with a rewarding compensation package. The total compensation package exceeds $10,000 per fellow and includes:
The annual ARL Leadership Symposium is held in January in conjunction with the ALA Midwinter Meeting. During the Leadership Symposium, each fellow will:
have an opportunity to learn about macro-level issues facing research libraries;
connect with other Diversity Program participants including MLIS students in the ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce;
participate in ARL career networking opportunities: