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Thriving Through Human Centered Approaches To Change, Annie Bélanger, Megan Musolff
Thriving Through Human Centered Approaches To Change, Annie Bélanger, Megan Musolff
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Can you think of a time when you have thrived through change? What made that possible? How did the change effort center on organizational values and engage those impacted? Most traditional change management practices focus on process and implementation over listening, compassion, and healing. By using human-centered change leadership approaches, we will explore ways to align change efforts with organizational values. We will identify factors that can lead to a change that harness the strengths of the team, while also make space for voices to be heard. Together, participants will consider how the Bridges’ Transition Model enables effective and compassionate …
Shifting Liaison Involvement In Collections: A Holistic Approach To Managing The Collection Lifecycle. A Toolkit From Charleston Pre-Conference 2021., Annie Bélanger, Cara Cadena, Jon Jeffryes, Marcia Lee
Shifting Liaison Involvement In Collections: A Holistic Approach To Managing The Collection Lifecycle. A Toolkit From Charleston Pre-Conference 2021., Annie Bélanger, Cara Cadena, Jon Jeffryes, Marcia Lee
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Articulate institutions values and goals around collections.
Representation In Collections: An Mlis Student Research Project To Increase Diversity In An Academic Library's Collections, Cara M. Cadena, Erica Schiller
Representation In Collections: An Mlis Student Research Project To Increase Diversity In An Academic Library's Collections, Cara M. Cadena, Erica Schiller
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As part of a university-wide initiative, an MLIS practicum student under the collections manager was charged with determining the current level of diversity, recommending methods for improvement, and articulating strategies for maintaining diversity in collections going forward. Topics of discussion include assessment strategies for e-journals, successes and pitfalls, and insights gained from faculty in relevant departments.
Through An Inequitable Collective Trauma Lens: Elevating Narratives On Mental Health And Covid-19, Juliana Espinosa, Sheila García Mazari, Samantha Minnis
Through An Inequitable Collective Trauma Lens: Elevating Narratives On Mental Health And Covid-19, Juliana Espinosa, Sheila García Mazari, Samantha Minnis
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This panel session sought to elevate the voices of library professionals who had been impacted both personally and professionally by COVID-19. Speaking from their perspectives at different career points, the panelists shared their experiences, as well as how the pandemic has compounded for some, several pre-existing collective traumas. Panelists addressed the crisis narrative inherent in librarianship, and discussed how the profession can reframe its approach to inequitable trauma, unsustainable workloads, and other structural inequities. The handout provided lists the questions that panelists addressed, a resources list for further reading, and an accountability agreement for participants to engage with the space.
Making The Most Of An Adjunct Placement, Leah Morin, Austin Phillips, Jon Jeffryes
Making The Most Of An Adjunct Placement, Leah Morin, Austin Phillips, Jon Jeffryes
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This poster discusses approaches to ensure that adjunct placements leverage the temporary placement to the benefit of both adjunct librarians and institutions. Librarians can leverage short-term employment to develop skills and gain experience in new library environments. Libraries maintain services while seeking longterm solutions and progress on key projects leveraging skill areas supporting adjunct librarians’ professional development. Clear career goals, intentional supervision, and guidance on translating experience to future job applications can ground an adjunct appointment in mutually-beneficial principles.