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Library Leadership and Managmerent

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  • Leading in Ambiguity

    Leading in ambiguity is an intrinsic but under-discussed role of a middle manager. Often, middle managers are dealing with personnel and operational situations in which there is no clear or obvious choice, no clear guidance, or no full understanding...

  • Managing without tenure

    This qualitative collective case study explores the experiences of six women middle managers in academic libraries who were promoted to leadership roles before achieving tenure. It examines how they balance faculty and managerial responsibilities,...

  • Emergent Strategy to Build Transformative Library Teams

    This article explores the emergent strategy elements developed by adrienne maree brown in her book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds (2017) and their connection to library middle management. Built on a social justice framework, the...

  • Managing Multiple Campus Libraries

    In the past five years, the Penn State University Libraries (PSUL) have adopted a dual management style in several locations, assigning one Head Librarian to multiple campuses. The success of these arrangements is context-specific and contains benefits...

  • Collaborative Success

    This article delves into the concept and practical implementation of 'managing up' strategies by emphasizing the importance of aligning goals. It investigates the potent idea of integrating personal work objectives with the larger organizational vision...
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Our community brings together librarians, library workers, and design professionals to analyze, discuss, and share information related to academic, public, and school library buildings, equipment, and furnishings.  We share ideas and knowledge to help members stay engaged on changing trends in organizational structures, services, staff operations, and facilities. We also identify and promote adoption of best practices for inclusive practices and design.

Topics addressed include, but are not limited to:

  • Library site selection;
  • Building planning and architecture;
  • Library furniture and equipment;
  • Interior design;
  • Maintenance and security of buildings and property;
  • Disaster recovery.