{"title":"How School Libraries Can Promote Health Literacy in Challenging Times","authors":"Margaret K. Merga","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2023.2177923","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2023.2177923","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Health literacy skills are needed to source, evaluate, and comprehend health information and services in order to make appropriate and informed health decisions. Given that an individual’s health outcomes are positively influenced by their level of health literacy, schools are increasingly committed to fostering health literacy in their students. Young people may face many health literacy challenges exacerbated by the global pandemic and the burgeoning array of questionable health information disseminated through social media. As information and digital literacy experts, school library professionals can draw upon their existing skillset and further extend their skills in order to play a key role in developing students’ health literacy, supporting their capacity to reject health misinformation and be discerning consumers of health information from a wide range of sources.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"291 - 306"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43366561","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":"Considering Community Partnerships and New Projects: Advice from the Field","authors":"Morgan Rose Pershing","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2022.2159245","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2159245","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract There are many considerations to take before embarking on a new project or creating a new community partnership. Many such considerations are undocumented and not widely taught in Master of Library and Information Science programs. This article fills in the gap with suggested steps to take before implementing a new service or partnership. Recommendations stem from the author’s own experiences and aim to help public library workers—from staff to administration—avoid possible pitfalls and become effective advocates for focus and intentionality.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"278 - 283"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48009757","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":"Is the Library a Gendered Place?","authors":"Spencer D. C. Keralis","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2022.2159246","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2159246","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Libraries as public spaces can perpetuate the gender binary - i.e. male and not-male - that is naturalized into Western culture, which is experienced by transgender and gender nonconforming people as a kind of tyranny. In this column, I explore some of the ways libraries perpetuate the gender binary, and suggest strategies library leadership can follow to ameliorate the harm caused by the tyranny of gendered spaces through gender-inclusive policies, education, and by modeling inclusive practices.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"284 - 289"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48447612","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":"Gratitude at Work","authors":"Ginger Williams","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2022.2159244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2159244","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Guest columnist Ginger H. Williams is a new dean at Fort Hays State University, a regional comprehensive university in western Kansas. Ginger reflects on aspects of her work she is grateful for, such as a challenging renovation project and other new-to-her duties that help expand her skills. She also considers the many people whose support she relies upon. Readers are encouraged to consider what they are grateful for in their own professional lives and to find ways to express gratitude in a professional setting.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"271 - 277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42526400","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":"Black and Non-Black Library Workers’ Perceptions of Hiring, Retention, and Promotion Racial Equity Practices","authors":"Kristyn Caragher, Tatiana Bryant","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2022.2159239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2159239","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Using data collected through an online survey, this study examined employees’ perceptions of their library’s racial equity efforts and workplace experiences with racial equity and racism. Black and non-Black participants’ perceptions are analyzed on hiring, retention, and promotion of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) employees. Our quantitative data reveals Black participants are more decisive about their experiences or perceptions than non-Black participants. Our qualitative data also reveals that libraries with no or few BIPOC employees, or organizational issues, or hostile work environments lead to a variety of negative experiences for BIPOC employees.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"137 - 178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45041149","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":"Losing Your Budget Without Losing Your Mind: Communicating in a Crisis","authors":"Carol Ann Borchert, Lesley Brooks","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2022.2159242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2159242","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Managing a significant budget cut is always challenging for libraries. After years of flat budgets with reduced spending power, compounded with a large budget reduction brought on by a pandemic, this quickly becomes a crisis. While the logistics of determining the most essential parts of the collection to retain are important, communicating with faculty and ensuring transparency during this difficult process is even more so. The University of South Florida Libraries navigated these murky waters in the 2020/2021 fiscal year. This article provides a clearer understanding of our funding and collections criteria and details how we established a communication plan.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"213 - 230"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46208099","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":"Library Corporate Social Responsibility: A Systematic Literature Review","authors":"Emad Mohammad Abu Eid, Ab Razak Che Hussin","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2022.2159243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2159243","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract A review of library social responsibility is presented in this study to offer an understanding of the future direction of library social responsibility, and to bridge the knowledge gap regarding research patterns and trends in social responsibility of libraries. The purpose of this review was to provide a systematic review of social responsibility in libraries adopted between 2010 and 2021. Searches were conducted on databases in English and Arabic. An analysis of the papers revealed four themes of library social responsibility: workplace and employees, stakeholders, environment, and community. Themes had different levels of attention. The results of this study may contribute to future research. Further highlighting the gaps in the literature could be valuable for future research. In-depth qualitative empirical studies of library social responsibility are recommended.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"231 - 270"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46458615","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":"Professionalism and Body Modifications: Considerations of Library Leadership","authors":"Manda Carol Sexton, Elizabeth Friedly, J. Carter","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2022.2159241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2159241","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The rise of body modifications among younger generations is bringing about discussions of the norms and appropriateness of tattoos, dyed hair, and facial piercings in the library workplace, particularly among those with leadership positions. This raises concerns about the perception of the role of the librarian and the norms associated with this role. In the spring of 2022, a research team expanded previous literature on the acceptance and professionalism of body modifications in libraries, focusing on the attitudes of those who consider themselves in leadership roles. Utilizing role theory as a theoretical framework, researchers measured the appropriateness of body modifications against the norms associated with librarians from various functions in the library, including back-of-house, front-of-house, and those with managerial functions. The study then discusses the changing attitudes and norms associated with the librarian role and the possible ramifications of librarians with body modifications seeking leadership responsibilities.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"200 - 212"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46509077","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":"Linking Library Use to Student Engagement","authors":"Sarah D. DeVille, J. Sughrue","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2022.2159240","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2159240","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Library deans are expected to demonstrate their library contributes to student success, especially in a time of scarce resources. This article describes one such effort to link student success to students’ use of the library. Student success is, in a large part, the result of student engagement, of which academic and social engagement are two prominent components. For the purposes of empirical research, academic and social engagement are suitable proxies for determining how various university programs and services, including libraries, contribute to student engagement and, thereby to student success. However, in the library and information science literature, very little qualitative research is available about the contribution of library space to student engagement. To fill this gap, a qualitative, transcendental phenomenological study, using semi-structured, in-depth interviews, was conducted at a medium-size public university in Southwest Florida to collect and analyze data on student perceptions of the relationship between their academic and social engagement and the way they used academic library spaces. Study participants agreed that using library spaces contributed to their ability to study independently and to interact with their peers on group projects and assignments, depending on the types of spaces available. This study has implications for academic library administrators who must demonstrate the value of library services and resources, including library space, to university administrators who are focused on student retention and success. By using the interview protocol from this study, library administrators will be able to collect valuable data that may be used to persuade university administrators when requesting funding to renovate existing library spaces, to build new library spaces, or to advocate to retain existing spaces.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"179 - 199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45271151","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":"Effective Written Communication for Successful Management","authors":"Robert P. Holley","doi":"10.1080/01930826.2022.2146444","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2146444","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Effective written communication is a critical part of management success. Before beginning to write, the manager should consider the importance of the document, its intended audience, the goals to be achieved, and the tone. The most important factor for successful writing is clarity so the recipients correctly understand the message and know what they should do. Careful editing for all types of errors is a must including involving others in the editing process. The manager should consider using the many free tools that are available to improve writing. Two specific tips are: always give the reason for reading the document in the first sentence and use a flat, factual style to communicate negative news. Finally, remember that any poorly written communication, even informal efforts such as emails and social media posts, can have negative management consequences.","PeriodicalId":46427,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Library Administration","volume":"63 1","pages":"111 - 118"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46800035","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}