Two and a Half Cheers for Meetings
Meetings are often essential. But leaders need to bear in mind that they come at a different cost for different people who attend them.
Rick Anderson
Rick Anderson is University Librarian of Brigham Young University, a "chef" at The Scholarly Kitchen, and the author of several books, including _Scholarly Communication: What Everyone Needs to Know_.
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Twin Mistakes for Leaders: Thinking You’re Unique and Thinking You’re Typical
You're probably neither as unique as you think you are, nor do your views represent those of others as much as you may think. What are the implications of these twin realities for leaders in libraries?
Everything Is Politics, and Everything Is Substance
The next time you're tempted to speak derisively or dismissively about "campus politics," ask yourself this: is anything you do as an academic library leader _not_ a matter of politics?
What Every Academic Library Leader Should Be Reading
Here are a few essential resources to help you stay informed on issues in the wider world that are likely to affect your library and your host institution.
It Doesn't Have to Be Lonely at the Top
There are ways to make leadership less lonely. Here are a few tips.