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Two iSchool students named ARL diversity scholars

Two iSchool master's students have been selected by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Committee on Diversity and Leadership to participate in the Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce (IRDW) as ARL diversity scholars.

Underwritten by ARL member libraries, the IRDW offers numerous financial benefits to program participants as well as leadership development provided through the ARL Annual Leadership Symposium, a formal mentoring program, career placement assistance, and an ARL research library visit. This program reflects the commitment of ARL members to create a diverse research library professional community that will better meet the challenges of changing demographics in higher education and the emphasis on global perspectives in the academy.

The 2016-2018 ARL diversity scholars are:

  • Nicola Andrews, University of Washington
  • Daniel Arbino, University of Arizona
  • Simone Clunie, Florida State University
  • Narcissa E. Haskins, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • Marisa Hernandez, University of Southern California
  • Michael L. Maciel, University of North Texas
  • Lorisia MacLeod, University of Alberta
  • Siobhan McKissic, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Nisha Mody, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Jasmine M. Pawlicki, University of Arizona
  • Maria Adoria Rios, University of South Carolina
  • Renee Romero, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Gina M. Rosabal, San Jose State University
  • Michele Wan, Queens College, City University of New York
  • Mai Xiong, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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