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John J. Meier – College & Research Libraries, 2025
This paper presents the results of thirty-seven interviews, conducted with deans and university librarians at large, research institutions in the US, regarding how they practice inclusive leadership and develop future leaders from diverse backgrounds. A demographic survey shows this cohort has become increasingly representative of the profession…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Librarians, Administrators, Inclusion
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Horowitz, Sarah M.; Barrett, Colleen W. – College & Research Libraries, 2023
This article seeks to understand the current state of the field of special collections library administration in the United States. Using a dataset gathered through publicly available information about special collections directors from the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), Independent Research Libraries Association (IRLA), and the Oberlin…
Descriptors: Archives, Academic Libraries, Library Administration, Educational Background
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Fitzgerald, Sarah R.; Hutton, Sarah; Reznik-Zellen, Rebecca; Barlow, Charlie; Oldham, Will – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2023
Academic libraries are fundamental in promoting equitable access to education but are often overlooked and underfunded. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified these inequities. This study investigates how 39 library deans and directors perceived decision-making by university administration during COVID-19's onset. Open-ended survey questions were sent to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Decision Making, COVID-19, Pandemics