List of Contributions

Good morning, I decided to pursue an EdD in Higher Ed Administration to help me get a broader perspective about how the library fits into that landscape. I continued to work in academic libraries since earning my degree in 2017, moving into senior library administration roles. I would say that what I ...

Flexibility based on individuals' needs has been the key benefit I've observed. The flexibility to decide on one's start/end time each day (which can be true for onsite work as well), to incorporate life into the work day (exercising, doctor's appointments, chores, etc), and as Lisa said the ability ...

Hi Anita, Great question- back in 2013 when I worked at the University of Rochester, I worked with our Dean to form a student advisory board. The class officers for the senior year class were the core members (a role they agreed to). I worked with them to publicize each of the 3 meetings during the ...

Good morning, We're certainly living and leading during uncertain times. I hope you all are well. We've launched a search for 2 Associate Dean Positions: Digital Strategies and Content, and Research and Learning. You can find out more about each position, as well as what it's like to live in Northwest ...

I think taking the time to meet with people and form relationships are critical. Something I struggled with when I started in my role was trying to make too much change too quickly. This book is a great resource for structuring those early days:  https://www.amazon.com/First-90-Days-Strategies-Expanded/dp/1422188612 ...

Good morning & happy new year! I'm Associate Dean for Special Collections at the University of Arkansas. I've been in that role for four months, and am enjoying being part of the senior leadership team at my library. I think this discussion group is a great idea. I spend a lot of time thinking about ...