Leadership Reflections: Advisory Bodies |
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Authors: | Maggie Farrell |
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Institution: | Dean of University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA |
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Abstract: | An important component of librarianship is the connection between a library and its community. Advisory committees or boards are a valuable tools for a leader to manage this connection and provides a leader with external expertise that can make a significant impact on a library community. However, advisory bodies need to be established for specific purposes and require a significant time commitment to ensure that members are contributing in a meaningful way. There are cautions in working with advisory bodies but the benefits of tapping into the potential benefits are worth the time and effort in working with community volunteers. |
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Keywords: | leadership management advisory committees advisory boards |
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