Libraries are forever in a state of change and evolution. We are affected by social movements, cultural norms, the political climate, and economic forces. Developing skills in inclusive leadership is one step toward fostering workspaces that are diverse, equitable, and able to effectively manage through change while holding true to our values as library workers.
Inclusive Leadership in Academic Libraries offers 26 chapters in three parts that explore what inclusive leadership is, the theories underlying it, and ways to incorporate it into your daily work.
Setting the Stage: Introduces inclusive leadership and theoretical frameworks Concepts and Practices: Includes chapters on the themes and theories of inclusive leadership and case studies demonstrating them Living Into Inclusive Leadership: Puts inclusive leadership into practice and offers examples of how it's been done in various academic libraries
Inclusive leadership incorporates empathy, acknowledges that every person brings different perspectives and skills to the workplace, and articulates that leaders exist at all levels. Inclusive Leadership in Academic Libraries will help you incorporate effective, equitable practices throughout your library. This book is also available as an open access edition.
Preface
Annie Bélanger, Jennifer A. DeVito, and John J. Meier
Part 1: Setting the Stage
CHAPTER 1
Why Is Inclusive Leadership Important?
Jolie O. Graybill and John J. Meier
CHAPTER 2
The Inclusive Leadership Framework and Advancing Racial Equity
Thomas L. Dickens
CHAPTER 3
Building a Racial Equity Framework
Christina Fuller-Gregory and Mark A. Puente
Part 2: Concepts and Practices
CHAPTER 4
Leading with Empathy and Care
Applications of Intersectionality and Feminist Theory in Library Leadership
Annie Pho
CHAPTER 5
Case Study: Building Toward Community Collaborative Processes in a Teaching
and Learning Department Veronica Arellano Douglas and Mea Warren
CHAPTER 6
What Is Emotional Intelligence?
Peter Anderson
CHAPTER 7
Case Study: From Library Staff to Faculty Librarian
Modeling Kindness and Consideration
Boutsaba Janetvilay
CHAPTER 8
Cornerstones of Inclusive Leadership
Humility and Inquiry
Robyn Andrews and Jennifer A. DeVito
CHAPTER 9
Case Study: Collaborate, Consult, and Communicate How a Neophyte Technical
Services Librarian Successfully Steered a Migration Project
Michelle Hendley
CHAPTER 10
Communicating with Values
Meghan Musolff and Jeff Witt
CHAPTER 11
Case Study: Fostering Belonging in the Workplace through Conversations of
Care
Jermal Alleyne Jones
CHAPTER 12
Systems Thinking
A Holistic Approach to Inclusive Library Leadership
Ken Irwin and Elizabeth Kerr
CHAPTER 13
Case Study: Kindness and Support in Librarian Searches at George Washington
University
Jen Froetschel and Peter Cohn
CHAPTER 14
Collaboration, Engagement, and Decision-Making A Path to Compassionate
Relationships and Empowerment Vanessa Seals and Annie Bélanger
CHAPTER 15
Case Study: never Too old
Inclusive Leadership Traits of a Late-Career Librarian
Regina M. Beard
CHAPTER 16
Compassionate Care in the Library Workplace
Shannon D. Jones
CHAPTER 17
Case Study: Difficult Conversations
Transparency Reveals Fairness and Empathy
Lisa Kallman Hopkins, Dawn M. Harris, and Bridgit McCafferty
CHAPTER 18
Case Study: Holding Space
A Holistic Approach to Leadership in the Academic Library
Gricel Dominguez
Part 3: Living into Inclusive Leadership
CHAPTER 19
Talking Among ourselves
Using a Book Club as an Inclusive Leadership Tool
Elizabeth L. Wallis
CHAPTER 20
Case Study: Empathy and Effectiveness
Onboarding Temporary Student Workers with Care and Leadership
Russell Michalak
CHAPTER 21
Black Women Library Leaders
Challenges and Considerations for Inclusive Advocacy
Aisha M. Johnson, Shaundra Walker, Tamika Barnes, and Tina D. Rollins
CHAPTER 22
Case Study: Building the next Generation of Inclusive Leaders Collaborative
High Impact Practices for Student Workers with Campus Experts Elise Ferer,
Sharon Bunch-Nuñez, and Richie Sebuharara
CHAPTER 23
Bias, Balance, and Brilliance
Leading from the Inside Out
Lorin Jackson
CHAPTER 24
Case Study: Reciprocal Mentoring Helping Peers to Become Better Leaders
Tatiana Usova
CHAPTER 25
Case Study: Lessons from Liberal Arts Libraries
Courtney L. Young and Martin L. Garnar
About the Editors, Contributors, and Authors
Annie Bélanger (she/her) is a senior presidential fellow, fellowship program coordinator, and senior librarian at Grand Valley State University. Previously, she was the dean of University Libraries at Grand Valley State University for eight years and the associate university librarian, Information Resources & Academic Excellence at the University of Waterloo, for 5 years. Being an accessibility and inclusion advocate as well as her experiences in academic, corporate, public libraries, and government settings define her career. Her research now focuses on leadership and skills development. Annie is Québéçoise and disabled. She received an MLIS from Western University, Canada. She is an ARL Leadership Fellow alum.
Jennifer A. DeVito (she/her) is an associate librarian and director of Access & User Services at Stony Brook University Libraries. She holds a master of science in information technology and design from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, a master of science in library science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a bachelor of arts from The New School for Social Research. With a focus on library management and the evolving landscape of information access and design, her research explores strategies to enhance user engagement and optimize access to library services.
John J. Meier (he/him) is the head of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Libraries at the Pennsylvania State University on the University Park campus. He holds a master of science in library and information science from the University of Pittsburgh, along with a master and bachelor of science in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He is the current editor-in-chief of the journal Science & Technology Libraries. His research has explored leadership, strategic planning, and library information systems.
