Course Description
This course will give students an introduction to fundamental skills as well as introduce critical leadership and organization studies concepts and practices necessary to effectively navigate and lead in any role (e.g., team lead, chair of a committee, middle manager, administrator etc.) within an academic library setting. This includes knowledge about equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as well as anti-racism and decolonization; skills in critical reflection, and ethical problem-solving. Additionally, it will provide insight into core responsibilities that leaders assume, including facilitating discussions in meeting settings, strategic planning, as well as recruitment and retention. This course will offer practical opportunities for students to learn how to navigate and lead in academic libraries. Additionally, students will be introduced to different academic library organizational structures and have an opportunity to explore their own leadership philosophies.
This course can be used to fulfil the “Managerial” Professional Requirement