Comments on: Are We Doing Enough To Create The Next Generation Of Leaders http://acrlog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/ Blogging by and for academic and research librarians Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:32:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: walt crawford http://acrlog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-63591 walt crawford Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:15:00 +0000 http://acrlblog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/#comment-63591 A little late to the party, but let me recommend one fairly new, open, growing resource for library leaders--which clearly isn't identical to library administrators. <a href="http://pln.palinet.org" rel="nofollow">The PALINET Leadership Network</a>, PLN, is now open to anybody who thinks they belong there--current leaders, future leaders, you define "leader" as you choose--as a source of commentary, information, resources, and place to add your own comments and discuss relevant issues. A little late to the party, but let me recommend one fairly new, open, growing resource for library leaders–which clearly isn’t identical to library administrators.

The PALINET Leadership Network, PLN, is now open to anybody who thinks they belong there–current leaders, future leaders, you define “leader” as you choose–as a source of commentary, information, resources, and place to add your own comments and discuss relevant issues.

]]> By: Reflections on Leadership http://acrlog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-55483 Reflections on Leadership Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:09:22 +0000 http://acrlblog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/#comment-55483 [...] has become a recurrent theme here on ACRLog, one Steven Bell addressed directly on November 7 and November 26, and acknowledged indirectly in his superb autobiographical post on December 5. [...] [...] has become a recurrent theme here on ACRLog, one Steven Bell addressed directly on November 7 and November 26, and acknowledged indirectly in his superb autobiographical post on December 5. [...]

]]> By: Every Librarian A Leader, But… http://acrlog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-47381 Every Librarian A Leader, But… Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:05:01 +0000 http://acrlblog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/#comment-47381 [...] were two comments to my post about this profession needing to do more to develop its future leaders. Intentionally, my post was [...] [...] were two comments to my post about this profession needing to do more to develop its future leaders. Intentionally, my post was [...]

]]> By: Georgie D. http://acrlog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-41374 Georgie D. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:13:14 +0000 http://acrlblog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/#comment-41374 My colleague Miguel Figueroa at NYU's Medical Library and I are co-editing a book about how libraries can foster an environment where early-career librarians can become leaders. Each chapter will be a first-person account from an early career librarian about something that their library did that helped them become a leader. We have chapters about building a professional network; allowing librarians to incorporate their personal passion; supporting big projects, scholarship, and participation in professional service; minority focused programs to develop leadership; as well as mentoring and even formalized, structured coaching relationships. There are a lot of things that libraries can do to encourage early-career librarians to explore leadership roles and -- yes -- to be leaders from whichever position they work, whether it's in the admin suite or beyond. One idea that was particularly helpful to me was having a required "management" course in library school where Dr. Brooke Sheldon explained that all of us in that class would be called upon to be leaders and, more than likely, managers at some point in our career. Developing the skills to be a good manager can help you be an effective leader, even when you're not the boss/manager/administrator. My colleague Miguel Figueroa at NYU’s Medical Library and I are co-editing a book about how libraries can foster an environment where early-career librarians can become leaders. Each chapter will be a first-person account from an early career librarian about something that their library did that helped them become a leader. We have chapters about building a professional network; allowing librarians to incorporate their personal passion; supporting big projects, scholarship, and participation in professional service; minority focused programs to develop leadership; as well as mentoring and even formalized, structured coaching relationships. There are a lot of things that libraries can do to encourage early-career librarians to explore leadership roles and — yes — to be leaders from whichever position they work, whether it’s in the admin suite or beyond.

One idea that was particularly helpful to me was having a required “management” course in library school where Dr. Brooke Sheldon explained that all of us in that class would be called upon to be leaders and, more than likely, managers at some point in our career. Developing the skills to be a good manager can help you be an effective leader, even when you’re not the boss/manager/administrator.

]]> By: Marilyn R. Pukkila http://acrlog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-39620 Marilyn R. Pukkila Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:39:48 +0000 http://acrlblog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/#comment-39620 Good point, Mark! One of the things I liked about the Harvard/ACRL Leadership Institute (which I did this past August) was the emphasis on opportunities to lead from any position, not just the traditional leadership ones. I administer the instruction program when I schedule the e-classroom, make publicity handouts, or train faculty in its use. I lead the program when I speak about it in faculty meeting or seek to be involved in curriculum change on campus. Are there others who see themselves as leaders from outside the traditional "administrative suite"? Good point, Mark! One of the things I liked about the Harvard/ACRL Leadership Institute (which I did this past August) was the emphasis on opportunities to lead from any position, not just the traditional leadership ones. I administer the instruction program when I schedule the e-classroom, make publicity handouts, or train faculty in its use. I lead the program when I speak about it in faculty meeting or seek to be involved in curriculum change on campus.

Are there others who see themselves as leaders from outside the traditional “administrative suite”?

]]> By: Mark K. http://acrlog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-39456 Mark K. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:37:04 +0000 http://acrlblog.org/2007/11/07/are-we-doing-enough-to-create-the-next-generation-of-leaders/#comment-39456 As a library administrator who tries to be intentional about nurturing the leadership skills of my staff, I have to admit that the thought of conflating "leadership" with "administration" gives me the willies. As a library administrator who tries to be intentional about nurturing the leadership skills of my staff, I have to admit that the thought of conflating “leadership” with “administration” gives me the willies.

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