Caring for others is integral to what makes us human. We have all experienced the care of others that has helped us to survive and thrive, and in turn, others rely on us for care. A pedagogy of care, based on a feminist ethics of care, recognizes the centrality of care in our lives and thus its relevance for education. This pedagogy encourages teachers to demonstrate care for their students and help them grow in care. Significant authors included in this study are Nel Noddings, Joan Tronto, and Geneva Gay, among others. In the past few years, academic librarians have shown growing interest in applying a pedagogy of care to various aspects of their work (e.g. Bradley 2021; Bruce 2020; Dohe 2019). This dissertation explored how librarians reflectively approach a pedagogy of care in higher education. The focus was on the orientation, approach, attitudes, mindset, and concerns that librarians have toward caring, and how their perspectives on care impact their work. A basic qualitative research study was conducted by interviewing 26 librarians at institutions of higher education. The interviews showed how librarians characterize committed caring, such as demonstrating empathy, fostering community, and actively meeting needs. The participants noted the need for care for the caregivers, including caring for other library staff, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining boundaries. Various educational philosophies were discussed and applied to the work of the library. For example, there were differing ideas about whether an educational goal should be teaching students to care. Finally, the librarians reflected on the role of systems in care, covering topics such as library policies, COVID-19, the culture of higher education, and the future of librarianship. DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) was particularly emphasized. Based on the results of these interviews, a proposal for a pedagogy of care for academic librarians is posited. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]