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The Society of American Archivists and the Association of Research Libraries have been awarded a $299,518 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to extend the current Mosaic Program for three years and to recruit and support nine master's degree students from historically underrepresented groups. Established in 2013, the Mosaic Program promotes much-needed diversification of the archives and special collections professional workforce by attracting individuals who are committed to both the profession and to advancing diversity concerns within it. The program is funded by ARL member libraries and SAA in addition to IMLS.
The Mosaic Program II gives participants financial support for master's-level education in archival studies or special collections librarianship, with an emphasis in this new phase of the program on developing digital curation and management skills. The Mosaic fellows funded by this grant will work with the director of SAA's digital archives specialist program to create professional development plans to strengthen their skills in digital archives and records management. The program also includes a paid internship in a partner archive, a mentoring relationship, cohort building, leadership development, and career placement assistance. Read more here.
Although the program is, at its core, a diversity recruitment program, its comprehensive design aims to prepare the next generation of archivists and special collections librarians to succeed in the digital age; produce archives and library professionals who are prepared to advocate for the diverse collections and communities served by the profession; and encourage Mosaic fellows to consider, prepare for, and pursue leadership positions within archives and special collections.
SAA Vice President/President-Elect Nancy McGovern seeks volunteers for three positions on the Mosaic Program Advisory Group and four positions on the Mosaic Program Selection Committee. One member of the Advisory Group will serve as chair of the Selection Committee.
If you're interested in serving, include in an email message directed to saahq@archivists.org your full name, title, institution, and experience within SAA and the profession, along with a brief statement of interest and qualifications (specifically related to your background/expertise or particular interest in diversity/inclusion issues). Please use one of these two subject lines, depending on the group for which you're applying: Mosaic Program Advisory Group (Your Last Name) OR Mosaic Program Selection Committee (Your Last Name). Deadline: Friday, June 24.
Mosaic Program Advisory GroupI. 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, $299,518 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, 2016, to May 31, 2019, with possible one-year extension to May 31, 2020. 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:
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). |
Mosaic Program Selection CommitteeI. Purpose II. Selection, Size, and Length of Term III. Reporting Procedures The Selection Committee will submit periodic reports to the Mosaic Program Advisory Group and Project Director on a schedule that ensures that applicants receive prompt notification and all grant reporting requirements are fulfilled. IV. Duties and Responsibilities Selection Committee members will contribute their time and perform all functions as extra-professional activities. The Selection Committee will:
V. Meetings The Selection Committee will accomplish its work via email, conference call, and/or other electronic means. |