Fifth Annual ARL Leadership Institute, Jan. 24-25, '09, Denver--Register by Dec. 8, '08
For immediate release:
September 17, 2008
For more information, contact:
Jerome Offord Jr.
Association of Research Libraries
202-296-2296
jerome@arl.org
Fifth Annual ARL Leadership Institute, January 24-25, 2009, Denver
Register by December 8, 2008
Washington DC—In conjunction with the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting in Denver, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) will host its Fifth Annual Leadership Institute for MLS students on Saturday and Sunday, January 24 and 25, 2009. The Leadership Institute will focus on issues related to transitioning into, and building career networks in, research libraries. The program will include guest presentations from library leaders and former ARL Diversity Scholars. Registration for this event is open to any MLS student free of charge.
The Leadership Institute is funded by ARL member institutions and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This annual event is a component of the ARL Diversity Initiatives, which include the Career Enhancement Program, Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce, and the Leadership and Career Development Program.
The 2009 Leadership Institute will feature such topics as:
- Research, Teaching, and Learning in the 21st Century
- Current Trends in Information Policy
- The Future of Open Access
- Should I Consider a Residency Program? (panel discussion)
Registration is open through Monday, December 8, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. eastern time. For more information and to register, visit http://www.arl.org/diversity/leadinst/.
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