Library Leadership & Management (LL&M) (E-Journal)
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Leading Holistically: A Practical Approach to Library Leadership to Nurture Growth, Understand Motivation, and Maximize Potential
No full textMost library leaders are made in the field, whether assuming vacant positions, falling into the role by chance, or taking it on from a sense of duty to maintain the stability of their unit or department. Those who are lucky find a mentor, but often, little training is offered. The goal of this article is to inspire new and seasoned leaders to examine their position and evaluate how their leadership style can inspire and motivate members of their team to achieve their best work while thriving within their organization. It is also inspired by concepts presented in popular works on leadership, motivation, and productivity, chief among these Gretchen Rubin’s The Four Tendencies, Liz Wiseman and Greg McKeown’s Multipliers, and Cal Newport’s Deep Work
English: Lessons from the Literature
No full textThis article provides an introduction for library leaders at all levels to support equitable conditions for joy in the workplace, as well as for anyone who wants to develop their personal practice of joy. An introductory essay explores defining joy, finding individual joy, empowering change with joy, work and organizational joy, and joy-adjacent emotions. The essay is followed by a companion annotated bibliography of perspectives from popular, academic, and non-profit authors and creators. This article’s elevation of joy resources and concepts will inspire group discussions, provide a foundation for future research, and offer practical advice for leaders seeking to cultivate joyful work environments
Gratitude and Learning
No full textTraces the journey from a career in teaching to librarianship. Relates leadership wisdom from hearing complaints as learning opportunities. Emphasizes moments of gratitude and learning. 
Emergent Strategy to Build Transformative Library Teams
No full textThis article explores the emergent strategy elements developed by adrienne maree brown in her book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds (2017) and their connection to library middle management. Built on a social justice framework, the six elements of emergent strategy can be used in many settings. The elements are ideal for middle managers working with library teams to help them adapt to change and become more sustainable and productive. The article provides grounded ideas to incorporate emergent strategy into middle management team-building work. The six elements are described in detail alongside their connections to library work specifically, exploring both successes and potential obstacles
The Candidates' Perspective on the Academic Library Interview Experience during COVID-19
No full textAcademic libraries have made varying changes to the librarian interview, owing to the swing to more virtual interviews that were necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We surveyed recent candidates for academic librarian positions about their academic library interview experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and received responses from 137 individuals who had applied for positions between March 2020 and April 2022. Our respondent feedback captured candidate perceptions that applying candidate-centered design concepts to interviews, centering the process around the needs of the applicant, and increasing transparency is worth considering to provide a better, more accommodating experience for the candidate and greater accessibility in academic library hiring practices
Editor's Introduction: Middle Management Issue
No full textThis introduces general concepts about library middle managers and provides details and context about the five articles included in the special issue. 
Ensuring Inclusivity: Questions to Guide the Creation and Evaluation of Library Accessibility Policies
No full textThis article presents an accessibility questionnaire designed to assist library leadership teams in identifying barriers to accessibility. It outlines necessary features to consider for your library and supports strategic planning for developing or revising your accessibility policy and website and can be a jumping off point for creating a customized questionnaire for your institution. The goal is to improve access to information about resources, services, and facilities for users with disabilities. This process will enhance documentation and encourage meaningful planning and outreach, fostering a more welcoming and inclusive environment
Leadership Styles and Adoption of 5IR in Libraries of Higher Education
No full textThis study explores the relationship between leadership styles and the adoption of the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) in academic libraries of higher education institutions. Through a systematic review of literature, the study examines the various leadership styles employed in academic libraries and their impact on the successful adoption of 5IR technologies and initiatives. The findings suggest that transformational leadership, characterized by visionary leadership and a focus on innovation and empowerment, is particularly conducive to the successful adoption of 5IR. Transactional leadership may also play a role in facilitating the adoption of 5IR, albeit to a lesser extent. However, laissez-faire leadership, characterized by a hands-off approach and delegation of decision-making responsibilities, may present challenges in the adoption of 5IR due to a lack of direction and accountability. Adaptive leadership, emphasizing flexibility, resilience, and responsiveness to change, emerges as a key factor in navigating the complexities of 5IR adoption, balancing the need for innovation with the importance of maintaining stability and continuity in library operations. The paper contributes to knowledge in terms of policy and practice in the field of librarianship
