The Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) is a 13-month hybrid experience designed to prepare the next generation of senior and executive leaders in research libraries and archives. The fellows develop the knowledge, awareness, skills, and attitudes necessary for innovative and successful leadership of complex organizations by participating in a multifaceted curriculum, peer and individual mentoring, self-assessment, executive coaching, and site visits.
As an ARL fellowship, the LFP is implemented with the following considerations (unless noted otherwise):
- All virtual, synchronous content is scheduled between noon and 5:00 p.m. (ET); all in-person, synchronous content is scheduled based on the local time zone.
- All content is presented in English.
- All content is designed from and for Canadian and US perspectives.
- Attendance at in-person program components is expected.
The LFP is supported by the LFP Task Force and LFP Selection Working Group.
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LFP Current Fellows
Below is the roster of the Leadership Fellows Program 2025 cohort. 2025 Leadership Fellows Neelam Bharti Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services Florida State University (FSU) Libraries Neelam Bharti...
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LFP Components and Timeline
The LFP engages fellows in six major experiences over a 13-month period (October 2025–October 2026):...
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LFP Application, Eligibility, and Tuition
The application for the 2025 Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) is now closed. The application for the 2027 LFP cohort is expected to open in May 2027. During the application period,...
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LFP Alums
Past Leadership Fellows are listed below. Listed information was current at the time of program participation....
