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_.
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?
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?
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.
There are ways to make leadership less lonely. Here are a few tips.
You won't get an increased budget because you're essential. You'll get an increased budget because the administration knows that increasing your budget will help the university achieve its strategic goals.
Don't let your budget get cut because your boss doesn't understand what the library does or how it contributes to campus priorities.
