The University Library Residency Program Shaina V. Destine, Residency Librarian Beth McNeil, Dean of Library Services

Agenda Purpose/History ACRL Diversity Alliance Residency Program Structure of Residency Program at the University Library Benefits & Challenges of the Residency Future of the Residency Questions & Answers

Purpose/History ACRL Diversity Alliance Residency Program To unite academic libraries committed to increasing the hiring pipeline of qualified and talented individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups Library leaders commit to creating one or more residency position, … to open doors, share networks, prepare residents for success in scholarship, professional service, and leadership Residency Program ISU Library joined the ACRL Diversity Alliance in early 2017 First resident, Shaina Destine, joined ISU Library in June 2017

Structure of Residency at the Library Year one Rotations in 3-4 departments to gain familiarity with a variety of library functions First rotation in home department Research project/study begins Year two The resident works full time in their home department Job shadowing, information interviews, meeting attendance, and presentations will be scheduled to give the resident insight into the administration of an academic library and the diversity-related services offered by the university. Toward the end of year two, the resident begins designing their capstone project Year three Resident works full time in their home department Resident completes capstone project Resident presents at conferences and publishes

Structure of Residency at the Library Components: Work experience External Impact and exposure to library field/profession Institutional Service Mentoring Exposure to Library Administration Exposure to University Diversity Efforts

Benefits of the Residency For the Resident: Experience! Practical on-the-job experience in a variety of areas Experience as a librarian at a R1 University Library Cohort of other residents at ACRL Diversity Alliance member libraries For the Library: New person. New perspective. Diversifying workforce Cohort of other ACRL Diversity Alliance member libraries Messaging! Attracting a more diversity candidate pool through job posting language, ACRL Diversity Alliance membership

Challenges of the Residency For the Library Organizational Culture/Readiness First residency began in 2017 → Growing pains Administrative challenges/University bureaucracy For the Resident Being alone in the process Acclimating to a conservative climate Taking on too much

Future of the Residency Priority for current library administration Adding a new resident each year → Budget-permitting ACRL Diversity Alliance membership is growing University Library’s residency program will be formally assessed each June and combined with other input received throughout the year

Questions? Beth McNeil – mcneil@iastate.edu Shaina V. Destine – sdestine@iastate.edu