The Core Leadership Development & Mentoring Committee is now recruiting mentors and mentees for the 2026-2027 cohort of the Core Leadership Mentoring Program.
This program connects Core members who are established leaders or mid- to advanced-career librarians with Core members who are eager to grow as leaders or seek career mentoring.
- For mentors: This is a valuable opportunity to share your experience and insights by working one-on-one with an enthusiastic colleague ready to learn and benefit from your guidance.
- For mentees: The program offers the chance to learn from an accomplished leader or experienced librarian, explore your leadership potential, and develop the skills, perspectives, and professional relationships needed to thrive in future leadership roles and succeed in the profession.
Eligibility:
Participants must be a member of Core and ALA at the start of the program.
Applications:
- Applications open: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Application deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026
- Application link
If you have questions, please contact the Core Leadership Development & Mentoring Committee co-chairs, Juliann Couture and Chiméne Tucker.
About Core
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is the national association that advances the profession of librarians and information providers in central roles of leadership and management, collections and technical services, and technology. Our mission is to cultivate and amplify the collective expertise of library workers in core functions through community building, advocacy, and learning. Core is a division of the American Library Association. Follow us on our Blog, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Contact:
Julie Reese
Core Executive Director
American Library Association
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, FUtures
jreese@ala.org
