The ARL Intensive Learning Program (ILP) is an eight-month hybrid experience that explores operational aspects of senior-leader portfolios in research libraries and archives as well as responsibilities related to managing those portfolios. The ILP strengthens strategic thinking and decision-making skills to ensure effective leadership of research libraries in a time of rapid, continuous change. Participants will experience opportunities to enhance leadership qualities—including integrity, compassion, and collegiality—as they develop their leadership skills.
As an ARL fellowship, the ILP 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 ILP is supported by the ILP Task Force and ILP Selection Working Group.
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ILP Components and Timeline
The Intensive Learning Program engages fellows in the following components over an eight-month period: ...
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ILP Application, Eligibility, and Tuition
The application for the 2025 Intensive Learning Program (ILP) is now closed. The application for the 2027 ILP cohort is expected to open in October 2026. During the application period,...
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ILP Alums
Past Intensive Learning Program Fellows are listed below. Listed information was current at the time of program participation....
