I. Purpose
The Mosaic Program Advisory Group provides ongoing support for the Association of Research Libraries/Society of American Archivists Mosaic Program, which provides financial support, practical work experience, mentoring, career placement assistance, and leadership development to individuals who are from traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups. The Mosaic Program work is funded by a three-year, $487,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
II. Task Force Selection, Size, and Length of Term
Following an open call for participation, the SAA Vice President/President-Elect will appoint five SAA members of varying levels of experience within the profession. One of those individuals will serve as the chair of the Advisory Group. Another of those individuals will serve as the chair of the Mosaic Program Selection Committee. All appointments are effective from July 1, 2013, to May 31, 2016
III. Reporting Procedures
The Advisory Group will submit periodic reports to the Project Director on a schedule that ensures that all IMLS grant reporting requirements are fulfilled.
IV. Duties and Responsibilities
Advisory Group members will contribute their time and perform all functions as extra-professional activities.
The Advisory Group will:
Establish the selection criteria for Mosaic Scholars, within the parameters outlined in the grant application.
Provide input on drafts of calls for applicants, marketing materials, and mentor training materials (e.g., webinars).
Work with the site coordinator from each partner institution to recruit on-site internship supervisors.
Work with the site coordinator from each partner institution to recruit on-site mentors.
In consultation with the SAA Executive Director, the SAA Program Coordinator, and the Project Director, develop the curriculum for the annual Mosaic Program Leadership Symposium to be held in conjunction with the SAA Annual Meeting.
Work with the Project Director and assigned staff to establish a “career placement service” that will, with the cooperation of mentors, develop programs and services to facilitate effective transitions into the professional workforce for all program participants.
Work with the Project Director and Program Coordinator to develop and monitor outcomes-based assessment of the program.
V. Meetings
The Advisory Group will accomplish its work primarily via email, conference call, and/or other electronic means and may meet in conjunction with the SAA Annual Meeting (although funding is not provided for a face-to-face meeting).