Leading in Libraries : Perspectives from Lived Experiences

Name: Leading in Libraries
Brand: Association of College & Research Libraries
SKU: 9798892552677
Price: 9700 KES
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ISBN: 9798892552677

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 889255267Y

ISBN-13 9798892552677

Publisher Association of College & Research Libraries

Imprint Association of College & Research Libraries

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Jan 5th, 2026

Print length 232 Pages

Weight 328 grams

Dimensions 15.10 x 22.90 x 1.50 cms

Product Classification: Library and information services Academic & specialist libraries Higher & further education, tertiary education Higher education, tertiary education Management: leadership & motivation Management: leadership and motivation Management decision making

KSh 9,700.00

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Amid rapid societal shifts, libraries must reinvent their roles. Facing unscripted challenges amid evolving expectations, they turn to leadership anchored in equity, diversity, and inclusion. This resource provides practical strategies, real-world perspectives, and ethical guidance for sustained, inclusive progress.

In a world of constant change and evolving societal expectations, libraries stand at a critical crossroads. As institutions traditionally dedicated to knowledge preservation and dissemination, libraries now face unprecedented challenges that demand innovative leadership approaches centered on equity, diversity, and inclusion. This book represents a vital contribution to this conversation—one that amplifies marginalized voices and challenges us to view leadership through a social justice lens. Whether you’re a library administrator, a department head, a front-line library worker, or an LIS student, you will find both challenges to your thinking and concrete strategies for moving forward, including

real-world perspectives from Canadian, American, Asian, and Australian contributors with varying identities;
leadership roles, competencies, and lessons drawn from navigating the complexities of higher education and librarianship;
guidance on inclusive strategic planning processes, shepherding working groups, effective administrative structures and hiring best practices, scholarly publishing, and other key topics;
insights on dealing with ongoing momentous upheavals, such as changing political landscapes, pandemic disruptions and tragedies, and racial violence;
explorations of the ways in which higher education institutions and their libraries are embracing DEI, Indigenization, and decolonization;
reasons why reflection, intentionality, non-reactivity, and other ways of slowing down are so important for embracing thoughtful planning and implementing sustainable practices and ethical approaches; and
advice on building meaningful relationships and resisting political, societal, and personal pressures.

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