{"title":"Academic Libraries as Learning Organizations: Enhancing CPD Activities within Selected University Libraries in Uganda","authors":"Sarah Nakaziba, Patrick Ngulube","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2281339","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2281339","url":null,"abstract":"This study adopted Watkins and Marsick learning organization model to determine the learning organization’s attributes that selected university libraries in Uganda had implemented to promote CPD ac...","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"73 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138530644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of Library Job Demands and Requirements through the Lens of Job Market","authors":"Jin Zhang, Jianyao Chen","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2281341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2281341","url":null,"abstract":"This article investigated job demands and requirements in the American Library Association (ALA) job website. The states with the highest number of library and information science (LIS) job opening...","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"278 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138530654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Teachers’ Collaborations in a Secondary School Learning Commons: Designing for Success","authors":"Lindsay J. McCunn","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2262366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2262366","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractFew studies focus on secondary school teachers’ reactions to learning commons with respect to their collaborations with each other, and with teaching librarians—especially before and after a retrofit. The present case study gathered data from Canadian teachers about their former library, as well as a new learning commons. Teachers’ attitudes about the learning commons were significantly more positive compared to the previous library. Technology, communication, and flexibility were aspects noted to predict satisfaction. Teachers were concerned with the loss of desktop computers. This study showcases the importance of (and a method for) asking teachers how a learning commons affects their work.Keywords: Learning commonsteacher satisfactionteacher collaborationlibrarysecondary school AcknowledgementsSpecial thanks to Graham McLaren for his support and enthusiasm for environmental psychology at the participating school. Thank you to Alex Bjornson, undergraduate Research Assistant at Vancouver Island University, for his assistance during site visits.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThis research was partially funded by Vancouver Island University’s Research, Scholarly Activity, and Curriculum Development Grant.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"28 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135266434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trends in Research Impact Librarianship: Developing a New Program and Services","authors":"Andrea Malone","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2262364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2262364","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Research impact librarianship is an area within the profession that continues to grow out of need for dedicated expertise of bibliometrics and other various assessment measures. There are numerous methods of creating or re-imagining research impact services. As is common practice within librarianship, sharing experiences and best practices for service provision, especially burgeoning services, is invaluable and informs other professionals about successes they can potentially adapt into their plans for doing similar work. The Libraries at the University of Houston is in the midst of creating a research visibility and impact program born out of an initiative to elevate the university’s level of prestige and impact by developing personnel, programs, and practices to support research visibility and impact across the institution. This article discusses the University of Houston Libraries’ process and progress toward formalizing research impact services.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"19 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135266567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Reflexive Library Leader: Developing Academic Library Leaders to Meet Modern Library Needs","authors":"Julia Davis","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2262365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2262365","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractThe academic library is an institution in continual flux, with ever-growing demands and challenges for its leadership. Many leadership development texts focus on implementing selected styles or techniques in order to deal with these challenges. However, this article explores how developing reflexivity is an essential component of leadership development for academic library leaders. In order to develop this reflexivity, leaders must become disembedded via relational practices such as engaging within interstitial spaces. Discussion of the topic yields three suggested relational practices for leaders to become disembedded in their quest for reflexivity: (1) participating in regular strategic assessment; (2) cultivating faculty relationships; and (3) engaging in student outreach and embedded librarianship.Keywords: Reflexivitygender equityleadership styleembedded agent AcknowledgementsMy deepest gratitude to Dr. Maria Lai-Ling Lam for her encouragement, guidance, and enthusiasm.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"47 9-10","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135266575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lateral Leadership in Action","authors":"Anne Cooper Moore, Rebecca Croxton, Sherri Saines","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2262363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2262363","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractLateral leaders influence, persuade, and elicit constructive contributions from others at all levels of an organization. In this article, the authors build off their 2021 Brick & Click Conference Proceedings article and weave in their own perspectives and experiences of lateral leadership in action through a discussion of (1) the importance and role of lateral leadership in today’s organizations; (2) how using a strategic mindset can steer problem solving; (3) ways to identify, cultivate, and support lateral leaders; (4) strategies to build trust and empower others as a peer; and (5) techniques for working thoughtfully with teams as a lateral leader.Keywords: Lateral leadershiplibrary leadershiporganizational effectivenesseducational leadershipstrategic thinking Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135266719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Technology—Boon or Bane for Library Managers","authors":"Robert P. Holley","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2262369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2262369","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract By comparing management in 1987 with today, this column examines the differences for library managers as technology including computers and the Internet has become an integral part of their lives. Technology has made completing many managerial functions easier and erased the barriers of time and space. Communication has become almost instantaneous. Opportunities for learning are now global. On the other hand, the time required to manage and effectively use technology has reduced time devoted to other tasks. The work-free weekend has disappeared; products must have a slick professional look; and form has sometimes become more important than content. Contemporary library managers must focus both for themselves and for their staff on ways to use technology effectively in meeting library goals. Returning to an idyllic fictionalized past is impossible, especially now that artificial intelligence will likely bring another cycle of radical changes. Library managers will need flexibility, experimentation, and harsh critical evaluation of results to achieve success.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"118 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135789712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dismantling Deficit Thinking in Library Instruction for International Students","authors":"Emily Reed","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2262370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2262370","url":null,"abstract":"AbstractDeficit thinking, or a “blame the victim” mentality for academic failure, continues to plague higher education since it often requires specific training to recognize. International students are particularly vulnerable victims of instructors exhibiting a deficit viewpoint. Instruction librarians can break out of the deficit mindset by acknowledging the actual issues that impact international students, critically examining their own teaching background and identity, demonstrating cultural humility, employing culturally responsive teaching methods, and intentionally designing classroom experiences that will equip international students with the tools they need to succeed.Keywords: Deficit thinkingacademic librariesinternational studentsculturally responsive teachinglibrary instructioninformation literacy instruction Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"102 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135788450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From Ethics to Execution: The Role of Academic Librarians in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy-Making at Colleges and Universities","authors":"Russell Michalak","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2262367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2262367","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper highlights the importance of involving academic librarians in the development of ethical AI policies. The Academic Librarian Framework for Ethical AI Policy Development (ALF Framework) is introduced, recognizing librarians’ unique skills and expertise. The paper discusses the benefits of their involvement, including expertise in information ethics and privacy, practical experience with AI tools, and collaborations. It also addresses challenges, such as limited awareness, institutional resistance, resource constraints, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evolving AI technologies, offering practical solutions. By actively involving librarians, institutions can develop comprehensive and ethical AI policies that prioritize social responsibility and respect for human rights.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"132 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135789715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mentorship for All Librarians: Collaborating to Create a Statewide Mentorship Program","authors":"Bailey Wallace, Donna Walker, Rose Nelson","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2262368","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2262368","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article will describe the steps taken to create a statewide mentorship program for interested and motivated library staff. The authors will share a pilot project in Colorado that was founded with a commitment to increasing diversity in library leadership, and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion by empowering library workers, library administrators, and information professionals to connect with each other and share professional knowledge and experience for career growth. Included will be group formation and logistics, how work was created and operationalized, evaluation results from participants, program sustainability, and lessons learned.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135789714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}