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.
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.
