About the Library Fellows Program

The Cornell University Library is committed to diversity and is actively seeking to increase minority representation in all areas of the library. The immediate goal of the Library Fellowship Program is to increase the number of African-American, Latina/o, and Native American staff in academic libraries at Cornell University. Additionally, the Library intends to encourage the growth and development of underrepresented minorities in academic research libraries.

The program is designed for recent MLS graduates who want the opportunity to learn about academic libraries. The program allows the Library Fellow the unique opportunity to work in one or more functional areas, to explore new information technologies, to collaborate on a project, and to participate in a challenging work environment. A flexible program for each Fellow will be developed to balance individual goals and interests with the Cornell Library's needs for new initiatives. In addition, the Fellow's professional interests will be supported with conference travel funding, a mentoring program, specialized training, continuing education, library committees, and possible administrative assignments. The Library Fellow will be eligible for regular continuing appointments that may arise in the Cornell University Library.

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Past and present Library Fellows