Leadership
The books on this page highlight diverse perspectives on leadership from managing large-scale initiatives and fostering person-centered workplaces to navigating change and cultivating empathetic teams. Whether you are an emerging leader, a department head, or an experienced administrator, these titles offer practical guidance and critical insight into what it means to lead within higher education and librarianship today. Together, they support ongoing professional growth, inspire innovation, and strengthen our collective capacity to serve our institutions and the profession.
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Academic Library Management: case studies
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The team of editors, administrators at large research libraries, participated in the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies 214 Senior Fellows program. There, Professor Beverly Lynch, director of the program and past chair of ALA's Accreditation Committee, asked that fellows consider creating a set of case studies to support teaching in library management. Practicing academic librarians will write the case studies. The connection to UCLA's senior fellow program effectively pre-selects editorial team and a pool of prospective contributors. The programs website promises to bring together "15 top leaders" with complementary experiences in academic libraries for an intensive three-week intensive program of lectures, guest speakers, case studies, field trips, and informal group study sessions.The editors found further motivation when Michael Meth, teaching a library leadership and management course at University of Toronto iSchool, was unable to find a good, current set of case studies. He described for me how he uses case studies and what he looks for."My teaching style is based on experiential learning, and I like to experiment with different instructional modalities. My original plan was to teach the course through cases, similar to how Harvard and other B-schools teach curriculum through the case method. In the end I had to resort to a different model of teaching because there simply weren't any good/current library (academic or other) cases available (at least that I or one of the reference librarians in the iSchool who I worked with could find). Furthermore, when I think back to my iSchool experience the few courses that used a case to illustrate a management dilemma relied on case studies from NASA, Chrysler, etc. and dated back to the 9s and earlier. A good case in my mind would highlight relevant issues in libraries through a narrative that leaves the reader with a vexing problem to solve at the end. The case should not have a singular or binary outcome but should rather engage the person/group working on it to come up with a creative solution(s). Ideally, a good case will layer in different complexities, so that teachers and students at various stages of professional development can read a case and bring their own perspectives and background knowledge to the analysis and solution. Lastly, I really like cases that have an A & B part, e.g. part A of the case is like the first chapter, part B gives you the continuation and invites to you to solve the next problem based on the information and work done in case A."The authors are looking at Velasquez, Library Management 11 as model for topic coverage. They will include a chapter on how to use case studies. See the author proposal for a list of prospective case-study topics.
Call Number: Z675.U5 A35175ISBN: 9780838915592Publication Date: 2017 -
The Blueprint: 6 practical steps to lift your leadership to new heights
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A Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lift your leadership to new heights Doug Conant, Founder of ConantLeadership, former CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and former President of Nabisco Foods, shares transformational insights in his new book, The Blueprint. Conant is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a New York Times bestselling author, a top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and a Top 100 Most Influential Author in the World. Get Unstuck In 1984, Doug Conant was fired without warning and with barely an explanation. He felt hopeless and stuck but, surprisingly, this defeating turn of events turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him. Doug began to consider what might be holding him back from realizing his potential, fulfilling his dreams, and making a bigger impact on the world around him. Embarking on a journey of self-reflection and discovery, he forged a path to revolutionize his leadership and transform his career trajectory. Ultimately, Doug was able to condense his remarkable leadership story into six practical steps. It wasn't until Doug worked through these six steps that he was able to lift his leadership to heights that ultimately brought him career success, joy, and fulfillment. Reach High - Envision Dig Deep - Reflect Lay the Groundwork - Study Design - Plan Build - Practice Reinforce - Improve In The Blueprint, part leadership manifesto, part practical manual, Doug teaches leaders how to work through the same six steps that he used to transform his journey. The six steps are manageable and incremental, designed to fit practically within the pace of busy modern life. Knowing how daunting the prospect of change can be, Doug arms readers with exercises and practices to realistically bring their foundation to life in every situation. Now, today's leaders who feel stuck and overwhelmed finally have a blueprint for lifting their leadership to make meaningful change in their organizations and in the world.
Call Number: HD57.7 .C6534ISBN: 9781119560098Publication Date: 2020 -
Collaboration and the Academic Library: internal and external, local and regional, national and international
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Collaboration and the Academic Library: Internal and External, Local and Regional, National and International explores the considerable change that has affected universities and academic libraries in recent years. Given this complex and important context, it is clear that the academic library increasingly needs to operate in partnership with its users and other professionals and organizations to be successful in meeting the needs of its clientele. Academic librarians need to work closely with client groups so that services are relevant, and close partnerships with other professionals need to be forged to provide seamless services for users.The book looks at all aspects of collaboration affecting academic libraries, both internally and externally, to help the reader understand future directions for collaborative activities in a complex and difficult working environment.- Considers collaboration issues affecting academic libraries- Covers both internal and external collaboration- Provides readers with direction for collaborative activities- Shows how academic librarians can work with client groups to keep services relevant
Call Number: Z675.U5 C65ISBN: 9780081022887Publication Date: 2018 -
Launching Large Scale Library Initiatives: innovation and collaboration
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The necessity for library leaders to demonstrate that libraries are innovative, collaborative, and can provide eye-catching, transformational services and programs to their communities cannot be understated. But libraries do not suffer from a lack of big ideas. What library workers really need is a roadmap for making those impactful ideas become reality. Based in part on her extensive experience coordinating large-scale initiatives, this guide from ASCLA Leadership and Professional Achievement Award-winning consultant Horton will walk you through formulating and shaping your ideas into sellable, actionable projects. You'll learn techniques drawn from project management experts and researchers from many fields; why Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAG) are worth your time and effort; guidance on upscaling your idea into a project or service that can be launched at a statewide, community wide, or library consortium level; several case studies of large-scale library projects, with analysis of why they were successful; how to successfully combine foundational principles of innovation with practical methods for collaboration; methods for extending your reach beyond your usual sphere to partner with other libraries and organizations; how to sharpen your skills of persuasion; no-nonsense advice on leading teams of disparate individuals; and evaluative tips for affirming the project is on the right track and then correcting course as needed.
Call Number: Z678 .H68ISBN: 0838949878Publication Date: 2021 -
A Leadership Guide for Women in Higher Education
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Women face unique challenges as they move into senior leadership roles at colleges and universities. This guide provides them with the frank, supportive advice they need to advance their careers and lead with excellence. For years, Marjorie Hass, now the president of Rhodes College, was approached by women in higher education looking for advice and support as they took on leadership roles and navigated challenging career paths. Eventually, she began offering online seminars so she could meet in small groups to answer questions and encourage women to develop mutually supportive relationships. In A Leadership Guide for Women in Higher Education, Hass draws on her sixteen years of senior leadership experience, her work with national higher education organizations, and her mentorship work with dozens of women to address fundamental issues women face when they lead in higher education. Aiming to level the playing field by giving women the insightful, supportive advice they need to advance in their careers and to lead with excellence, Hass combines practical information with career coaching. In this frank guide to launching, building, and advancing your academic career, Hass addresses a wide range of topics, including * deciding whether academic leadership is for you * developing a personal leadership style * becoming comfortable with power, ambition, and personal voice * navigating patriarchal assumptions * finding joy in leadership work * gaining experience with budget management, revenue generation, personnel management, and fund-raising--no matter your current job title * effectively managing conflict * aligning personal and career values and goals * winning your next job * and much more Women at any stage of their academic leadership career will find this guide insightful, useful, and empowering, as will anyone interested in supporting women leaders and diversifying leadership in higher education.
Call Number: LC1557 .H37ISBN: 9781421441023Publication Date: 2021 -
Leading from the Middle, and Other Contrarian Essays on Library Leadership
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This compilation reveals how followers help an organization get better and how effective followers--leading from the middle--are essential to the best kind of leadership. In "Leading from the Middle," and Other Contrarian Essays on Library Leadership, John Lubans, Jr., argues for democratic library organizations with shared leadership and decision making by leaders and followers. His book distills 15 years worth of leadership essays to advance a theory of a collaborative and empowering leadership, touching on such subjects as teamwork, empowerment, "followership," challenges, values, coaching, self-management, collaboration, communication, and techniques and tools. Lubans's 36 essays draw new and insightful perspectives on leadership from disparate realms: travel, sports, music, retail businesses, and airlines. All of the essays have been edited and revised for this book and many have been extensively updated with new material and epilogues. The essays flow from the author's experience as a manager/leader, his teaching of the topic, and his research into and experimentation with organizational leadership. Insights and suggestions are tempered by a candid reflection on successes achieved and mistakes made.
Call Number: Z678 .L83ISBN: 9781598845778Publication Date: 2010 -
Mistakes in Academic Library Management: grievous errors and how to avoid them
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Mistakes in Academic Library Management: Grievous Errors and How to Avoid Them addresses the most common library management issues, examining mistakes that anyone in a library management position could make, coupled with suggestions for how the issue could be better handled or avoided. The result is the recognition and formation of tools to aid developing managers in identifying potential pitfalls. Jack E. Fritts Jr. addresses a range of management issues, including campus politics, communication, information technology, staff, and planning. There is also a chapter that addresses library management from the perspective of a chief academic officer. All those in library management positions, or who aspire to library management positions, will profit from the discussions of common but potentially severe mistakes in library management presented in this book.
Call Number: Z675.U5 M557ISBN: 9780810867451Publication Date: 2009 -
Person-Centered Management in Academic Libraries
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A recent study published in the Journal of Library Administration draws a sobering conclusion: the accelerated exodus of library workers from the profession in the last several years is partially due to strained relationships between staff and their managers. Often, administrators and managers operate within structures that may encourage or enable poor managerial practices. This volume shines a light on a different path forward for the field, one that focuses on the people who work in libraries and how their managers can support them with empathy and skill. Stemming from insights presented at the Conference on Academic Library Management (CALM), the contributors illustrate what person-centered management looks like in practice and point the way toward implementing this approach at readers' institutions. This book incorporates a variety of institutional perspectives, including community colleges, technical and special colleges, liberal arts institutions, and large research universities; defines the concept of person-centered management in the context of libraries and explains why it offers such a valuable framework for improving workplace conditions; demonstrates why lack of workplace satisfaction and the low morale experience of library staff is often tied to the culture created by management; discusses building person-centered systems, interacting with student employees, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing reflection and self-care; shares positive, proactive management practices that create space for criticism, sharing of lived experiences, and a willingness to investigate and, if needed, make changes to the status quo; and explores such key topics as communication, working virtually, mentorship, intellectual humility, shared leadership, and many others.
Call Number: Z675.U5 P4719ISBN: 9798892555401Publication Date: 2024 -
Reframing Academic Leadership
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"Colleges and universities constitute a special type of organization; and their complex mission, dynamics, personnel structures, and values require a distinct set of understandings and skills to lead and manage them well." --From the Preface In Reframing Academic Leadership, Lee G. Bolman and Joan V. Gallos offer higher education leaders a provocative and pragmatic guide for Crafting dynamic institutions where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Creating campus environments that facilitate creativity and commitment Forging alliances and partnerships in service of the mission Building shared vision and campus cultures that unite and inspire Serving the larger goals of the academy and society Throughout the book, the authors integrate powerful conceptual frameworks with rich and compelling real-world cases to support academic leaders searching for the best in themselves and in their institutions. The book tackles thorny issues such as building institutional clarity and capacity, managing conflict, coping with difficult people, partnering with the boss, and developing leadership resilience. Following in the tradition of Bolman and Deal's classic Reframing Organizations, Bolman and Gallos emphasize a pragmatic approach. They tease out the unique challenges and opportunities in academic leadership and provide ideas, tools, and encouragement to help higher education leaders see more clearly, feel more confident, and become more skilled and versatile in handling the vicissitudes of daily life. Reframing Academic Leadership is the resource for those seeking to understand, develop, and manage colleges and universities.
Call Number: LB2806 .B583ISBN: 9780470929254Publication Date: 2010
