As co-chairs of the Dialogue with Directors IG, we've been in discussions with the Library Leaders and Managers IG about merging the two groups together due to much overlap in topics and audience. The next step was to have an open discussion with members of the IG in March to ask for any questions or concerns with a merger and finalize a new charge. For instance, one piece that we know is important is including those who are interested in being a Leader or Manager, in addition to those who already are in those roles. The co-chairs of the Library Leaders and Managers IG agree with that and it is clear from their draft charge that those interested are encouraged to attend their discussions.
We are sorry to report that work on the backend of Connect resulted in the Dialogue with Directors IG posts being archived (the IG can no longer be joined) and those members being added to the Library Leaders and Managers IG without that planned discussion. (sigh...pause...)
We do hope that you all stick around and engage with us as part of the more active Leaders and Managers IG. Shelly will finish her term as one of the co-chairs of the merged group and Denise may not be co-chairing, but will be on the periphery and ready to partake in discussions as her library renovation continues.
Stay tuned for further announcements on the upcoming discussion during Interest Group Week.
Best,
Dialogue with Directors co-chairs
Denise Shorey, Director of Library Services, Albright College
Shelly McCoy, Associate University Librarian for Public Services and Space Planning, University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Shelly McCoy
Associate University Librarian for Public Services and Space Planning
University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
She/Her/Hers
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