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_.

I Must Use This Power Only for Good

When you're a library leader, you often have the right to make more unilateral decisions than it would be wise for you to make. What principles underly the effective exercise of executive power?

Two and a Half Cheers for Niceness

You know what? Niceness matters.

Everyone Has a Voice; Not Everyone Has a Say

It's important that everyone be heard; it's also important that direct influence over programs, policies, and decisions be based on organizational role and expertise.

Library Policy Management 103: Avoiding Policy Hijack

Beware of procedures that accidentally create policy.

Library Policy Management 102: What a Healthy Policy Regime Looks Like

Every library needs a healthy system for making, curating, and amending policies.

Library Policy Management 101: Policies Are Like Carbs

Library policies are essential, but not all are equally good, and it's easy to overindulge.