Overview

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.

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Author:   Annie Bélanger ,  John Meier ,  Jennifer DeVito
Publisher:   Association of College & Research Libraries
Imprint:   Association of College & Research Libraries
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9798892553346

Pages:   304
Publication Date:   31 May 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Annie Bélanger, Jennifer A. DeVito, and John J. Meier Part 1: Setting the Stage CHAPTER 1 Why Is Inclusive Leadership Important? Jolie O. Graybill and John J. Meier CHAPTER 2 The Inclusive Leadership Framework and Advancing Racial Equity Thomas L. Dickens CHAPTER 3 Building a Racial Equity Framework Christina Fuller-Gregory and Mark A. Puente Part 2: Concepts and Practices CHAPTER 4 Leading with Empathy and Care Applications of Intersectionality and Feminist Theory in Library Leadership Annie Pho CHAPTER 5 Case Study: Building Toward Community Collaborative Processes in a Teaching and Learning Department Veronica Arellano Douglas and Mea Warren CHAPTER 6 What Is Emotional Intelligence? Peter Anderson CHAPTER 7 Case Study: From Library Staff to Faculty Librarian Modeling Kindness and Consideration Boutsaba Janetvilay CHAPTER 8 Cornerstones of Inclusive Leadership Humility and Inquiry Robyn Andrews and Jennifer A. DeVito CHAPTER 9 Case Study: Collaborate, Consult, and Communicate How a Neophyte Technical Services Librarian Successfully Steered a Migration Project Michelle Hendley CHAPTER 10 Communicating with Values Meghan Musolff and Jeff Witt CHAPTER 11 Case Study: Fostering Belonging in the Workplace through Conversations of Care Jermal Alleyne Jones CHAPTER 12 Systems Thinking A Holistic Approach to Inclusive Library Leadership Ken Irwin and Elizabeth Kerr CHAPTER 13 Case Study: Kindness and Support in Librarian Searches at George Washington University Jen Froetschel and Peter Cohn CHAPTER 14 Collaboration, Engagement, and Decision-Making A Path to Compassionate Relationships and Empowerment Vanessa Seals and Annie Bélanger CHAPTER 15 Case Study: never Too old Inclusive Leadership Traits of a Late-Career Librarian Regina M. Beard CHAPTER 16 Compassionate Care in the Library Workplace Shannon D. Jones CHAPTER 17 Case Study: Difficult Conversations Transparency Reveals Fairness and Empathy Lisa Kallman Hopkins, Dawn M. Harris, and Bridgit McCafferty CHAPTER 18 Case Study: Holding Space A Holistic Approach to Leadership in the Academic Library Gricel Dominguez Part 3: Living into Inclusive Leadership CHAPTER 19 Talking Among ourselves Using a Book Club as an Inclusive Leadership Tool Elizabeth L. Wallis CHAPTER 20 Case Study: Empathy and Effectiveness Onboarding Temporary Student Workers with Care and Leadership Russell Michalak CHAPTER 21 Black Women Library Leaders Challenges and Considerations for Inclusive Advocacy Aisha M. Johnson, Shaundra Walker, Tamika Barnes, and Tina D. Rollins CHAPTER 22 Case Study: Building the next Generation of Inclusive Leaders Collaborative High Impact Practices for Student Workers with Campus Experts Elise Ferer, Sharon Bunch-Nuñez, and Richie Sebuharara CHAPTER 23 Bias, Balance, and Brilliance Leading from the Inside Out Lorin Jackson CHAPTER 24 Case Study: Reciprocal Mentoring Helping Peers to Become Better Leaders Tatiana Usova CHAPTER 25 Case Study: Lessons from Liberal Arts Libraries Courtney L. Young and Martin L. Garnar About the Editors, Contributors, and Authors

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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.

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