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When faced with difficult decisions, how do academic library decision makers, at any level of positional authority, make choices that satisfy the values of their profession, their institution, and themselves? How do you decide which values to privilege when priorities compete or even conflict? How can you ensure decisions are thoughtful and rooted in core values, rather than reflective only of the most immediate conditions and priorities? Making Values-Based Decisions in the Academic Library explores the decision-making process of librarians in both formal and informal leadership roles. Rather than trying to identify a singular “correct” answer, authors offer an exploration of their own processes and the tools they used to arrive at conclusions that fit their contexts and institutions. Their examples show how values can be central considerations in assessment, inform collection development, shape our spaces and services, influence policy, and be foundational for seeking a better way forward. We have more power than we think to create change, and our values can be a touchstone for the decisions we make at every level. The strategies in Making Values-Based Decisions in the Academic Library can help you holistically consider available options and make choices that consider your personal, institutional, and professional values amid challenging and changing circumstances.

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Amanda Koziura (she/her) is head, scholarly communication and data services & associate professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her department works with researchers throughout the research lifecycle with an emphasis on open scholarship and data practices. Her leadership practice strives to be person-centered and sustainable, continually balancing institutional needs with available resources. In her previous role as a digital scholarship librarian she collaborated with faculty to integrate digital scholarship tools and methods into their research and teaching. She holds a BA in Theater & English from Skidmore College and an MLS from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. Amy Tureen (she/her) is dean, academic success programs at South Puget Sound Community College. In this role she oversees the library, the Center for Teaching and Online Learning, Learning Support Services, and the College and Career Success Program. Her scholarship focuses on the intersections of leadership, wellness, and DEI-informed policy development. She holds a BA in English from Scripps College, an MA degree in Gender and Cultural Studies from Simmons College, an MLIS degree from Drexel University, and an EdD from the University of La Verne.

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