ARL learning programs are designed for emerging and established senior and executive leaders of research libraries in North America. The programs are led by teams of experts in leadership and organizational development; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and research library leadership, with additional expertise engaged to meet specific learning outcomes.
Our approach is founded on cohorts of participants who represent a broad spectrum of perspectives from memory and information organizations during a rapidly changing time. Since 1997, ARL’s learning programs have successfully equipped and supported library faculty and staff who have the desire and potential for leadership in a variety of institutions throughout the profession. Past participants in our programs are successful leaders in a wide array of settings, including as deans and directors of research libraries and as leaders at senior levels in a range of organizations. Program alums highly value the continued relationships with their cohorts.
Your sponsorship supports these learning programs:
- Leadership and Career Development Program (LCDP): A 13-month program that aims to create a community of BIPOC leaders in research libraries and archives that builds upon the existing knowledge and skills of the fellows.
- Leadership Fellows Program (LFP): A 13-month program that develops and prepares the next generation of senior library leaders.
- Intensive Learning Program (ILP): An eight-month hybrid program that explores operational aspects of senior-leader portfolios in research libraries and archives as well as responsibilities related to managing those portfolios.
Your sponsorship could support:
- A program cycle
- A session or series of sessions
- A signature event
ARL will recognize your investment in our profession with:
- Acknowledgement in print and digital program materials
- Recognition of support in all presentations and publications about the program, including presentations to the ARL community and to the profession
- An annual update on ARL’s learning and leadership programs
- For sponsors of cohorts or signature events, an invitation to meet with the participants
