Core Library Leaders and Managers Interest Group

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Purpose: Organizes, moderates, and distributes summaries of virtual and face-to-face discussions on topics of interest to leaders and managers at all levels and types of libraries.

This interest group is part of Core's Leadership and Management Section.

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  • 1.  "New" Directors vs. Deans & Directors

    Posted Mar 15, 2021 01:52 PM
    Hello Folks:

    I'm having a conversation with Anne Moore who has gathering interest in establishing an ALA Connect interest group generally for library deans and directors.  I've shared with her our experience with this "new directors" interest group.

    We are discussing whether these interest groups should remain separate or if we could consider combining into a single group.  Personally, I believe that much of what we've discussed as "new" directors has been of value to any library leader - and that our group has benefited from the participation of many veteran deans and directors to share advice, experience, and support.

    Please let me know if you feel strongly about the need to continue the current interest group for "new" directors. Otherwise Anne and I will continue to explore the possibilities for a single group for any/all directors, deans, and others in leadership roles.

    Best,
    Erik

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    Erik Nordberg
    Dean of Paul Meek Library
    University of Tennessee at Martin
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  • 2.  RE: "New" Directors vs. Deans & Directors

    Posted Mar 15, 2021 06:28 PM
    I tend to agree that a new directors / Deans & Directors would have a lot of overlap and probably work best together.

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    Daniel Wilson
    Director of Library & Learning Services
    American InterContinental University
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