Leadership Symposium, Boston, January 2010
Photo by L. Barry Hetherington

Sixth Annual Leadership Symposium

January 16-17, 2010 

Boston, Massachusetts

In conjunction with the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting in Boston, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) hosted its Sixth Annual Leadership Symposium for MLIS students on Saturday and Sunday, January 16 and 17, 2010. Leadership Symposium curriculum focuses on topics related to the major strategic areas of ARL, as well as transitioning into, and building career networks in, research libraries. The program included presentations from ARL program officers as well as human resource professionals in ARL member libraries.

The Leadership Symposium provides:

• A theoretical overview of macro-level issues facing research libraries

• Advice on career opportunities in, and transitioning into, a research library

• A community of learners among the participants

• Opportunities for both formal and informal mentoring

• Networking with ARL library leaders

The Leadership Symposium is funded by ARL member institutions and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This annual event is a component of the ARL Diversity Programs, which include the Career Enhancement Program (CEP), Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce (IRDW), and the Leadership and Career Development Program (LCDP). Registration for this event is open to any MLIS student free of charge.