Brown university library, in partnership with the hbcu library alliance, will establish structures of reciprocal support for developing the next generation of library leaders and fostering…

Brown University Library, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, will establish structures of reciprocal support for developing the next generation of library leaders and fostering transformation in academic libraries through a $100,000 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (CFDA 45.313). The two-year project will plan and pilot a set of in-person and virtual developmental activities for emerging library leaders, including a planning symposium, an intensive workshop, and staff exchange residencies. This partnership provides a model for mutually beneficial collaborations across different types of academic libraries, supported by assessment and evaluation to inform long-term strategies for nurturing emerging leaders.

Brown university library, in partnership with the hbcu library alliance, will establish structures of reciprocal support for developing the next generation of library leaders and fostering transformation in academic libraries. The project team will plan and pilot a set of in-person and virtual developmental activities for emerging library leaders, including a planning symposium, an intensive workshop, and staff exchange residencies. This partnership will provide a model for similar mutually beneficial collaborations across different kinds of academic libraries, supported by careful assessment and evaluation to inform longer-term strategies for nurturing emerging leaders.