The goal of the ARL Kaleidoscope Program is to attract master of library and information science (MLIS) students from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to careers in research libraries and archives. The program, funded by ARL member libraries, was established in 2000 as the Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce and was renamed Kaleidoscope in 2019. The Kaleidoscope Program is diversifying the profession by providing generous funding for MLIS education and a suite of related benefits, including mentoring, leadership and professional development, and career placement assistance.
The Kaleidoscope Program is supported by the Kaleidoscope Program Task Force and Kaleidoscope Program Selection Working Group.
The application deadline for the 2022–2024 Kaleidoscope Program cohort has now passed.
Kaleidoscope Program Diversity Scholars
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Application Requirements for the Kaleidoscope Program
Review the timeline, materials, and rubric for the Kaleidoscope Program application process....
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Components of the Kaleidoscope Program
Participants in the Kaleidoscope Program will enjoy the following benefits: ...
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Eligibility for the Kaleidoscope Program
Successful applicants will meet the following criteria:...
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Kaleidoscope Program Alumni
Below is a list of the alumni of the Kaleidoscope Program:...
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Kaleidoscope Program Research Library Site Visits
The Kaleidoscope Program site visits expose the diversity scholars to the advanced operations of major research libraries. ...
