“Recruiting and Educating the 21st Century Fine and Performing Arts Librarian”

The Wayne State University Library System/Library and Information Science Program in collaboration with the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Michigan Opera are seeking funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (www.imls.gov) to recruit and educate 21st century fine and performing arts librarians.

The partners will develop a unique approach to recruit and educate new fine and peforming arts librarians. Twelve individuals (including eight from underrepresented groups) will be given stipends and placed in a mentoring relationship with senior librarians in the fields of fine and performing arts librarianship.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning, supports Wayne State University