Kaleidoscope Program Recommendation 
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is accepting applications for the 2024 cohort of the Kaleidoscope Program (KP).

The ARL Kaleidoscope Program is a two-year commitment that aims to prepare IBPOC graduate students for purposeful and consequential careers in research libraries and archives through enriched leadership development and community building opportunities. Kaleidoscope Scholars receive financial support for tuition and professional development, mentoring, and access to educational experiences, and signature events. Through the Kaleidoscope Program, ARL acknowledges that systemic inequities exist in the field and understands the imperative to pursue and advance inclusive and just research information environments.

Recommendations must be completed and submitted via this form by the recommender by Monday, May 13, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. Hawai'i Standard Time (UTC−10:00).

Recommenders should respond to TWO of the following three prompts, using 1,000 characters or less (including spaces) for each; within this character limit, responses can be provided in any format (e.g., narrative, list, combination). Applicants should have indicated which two prompts they would like you to address. If they did not, please confirm before proceeding.
  • Passions & Aspirations: Describe how the applicant’s passions and aspirations align with the program’s goal to prepare Scholars for a purposeful and consequential career in research libraries and archives.
  • Program Benefit: Describe how the applicant will uniquely benefit from leadership development and community building opportunities.
  • Community: Describe a time when the applicant demonstrated leadership in and/or made contributions to a community.
Responses to the prompt questions in this form should not include any personal identifiable information (PII) for you nor the applicant—e.g., names, institutions, or social identities—age, class, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, etc.

Evaluation Criteria
Each application will be reviewed and scored by each selection working group member using four evaluation criteria:
  • Professional Interests & Goals
  • Growth & Learning Mindset
  • Value from Program Participation
  • Awareness of Self & Communities
More details regarding the evaluation criteria are available at https://www.arl.org/kp-application-eligibility

Questions, concerns, and requests for accommodations should be sent via email to dei@arl.org.
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Recommender Name *
Applicant Name *
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Prompts
Responses to the prompt questions in this form should not include any personal identifiable information (PII) for you nor the applicant—e.g., names, institutions, or social identities—age, class, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, etc..
Prompt Selection (1) *
  • Passions & Aspirations: Describe how the applicant’s passions and aspirations align with the program’s goal to prepare Scholars for a purposeful and consequential career in research libraries and archives.
  • Program Benefit: Describe how the applicant will uniquely benefit from leadership development and community building opportunities.
  • Community: Describe a time when the applicant demonstrated leadership in and/or made contributions to a community.
Response (1) *
Prompt Selection (2) *
  • Passions & Aspirations: Describe how the applicant’s passions and aspirations align with the program’s goal to prepare Scholars for a purposeful and consequential career in research libraries and archives.
  • Program Benefit: Describe how the applicant will uniquely benefit from leadership development and community building opportunities.
  • Community: Describe a time when the applicant demonstrated leadership in and/or made contributions to a community.
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By selecting "confirm" below, I attest that I have not included in my responses to the prompts above any personal identifiable information (PII), which includes my name, title/position, or institution, nor the applicant's name, graduate program, title/position, or institution. I understand that I can contact dei@arl.org with any questions or concerns prior to submitting this form. Additionally, I understand that the inclusion of any PII may impact the inclusion of this recommendation in the application.
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