Evidence shows that there is a lack of ethnic diversity within the library workforce and this is particularly pronounced in management and leadership positions.  This poses a great challenge across all sectors of the library profession. 

In response to this, a research project has been commissioned to support the creation of a cross-sector Emerging Leaders programme for members of ethnically diverse communities within libraries.

The scoping study has been funded by Arts Council England with contributions from the commissioning partners: Research Libraries UK (RLUK; Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP); Libraries Connected; SCONUL; Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL); and Wales Higher Education Library Forum (WHELF). Questions regarding this research should be directed to ann.rossiter@sconul.ac.uk