Leadership Philosophy
To me, giving back to the profession and the community is an essential part of librarianship. Professional participation fosters supportive and vibrant connections, sparks discourse and ideas, and perhaps above all sustains our enthusiasm for what we do! That’s why I write, join professional organizations, and seek out developmental and leadership opportunities. I also feel that service to the community at large, which is a powerful tool for advocacy, is a natural extension of my dedication to the patrons who walk in the library doors. In both cases, I’m thrilled and lucky to have the opportunity to give back.
That’s why I consider leadership and service to be inseparable. I don’t think of leadership as a way of taking control as much as it is a way of giving back. Therefore, when I have leadership opportunities, formal and long-term or informal and everyday, I see myself mostly as a facilitator and a member of a team. I’m no more important than any other member; I simply have a different job. I’m there to help each individual do what she does best, while maintaining a strong vision for the whole.
This page will focus on the tangible and formal aspects of my professional participation, but those can’t convey what it’s like to work with me on a daily basis, with the many small moments of teamwork, leadership, and decision-making that are going on all the time. That’s why I wanted to take a moment here to talk about my leadership style and philosophy. Basically, I’m flexible and supportive, a devoted team member with a lot of vision and enthusiasm. I hope I’ll have the chance to work with you, whether it’s at your library, at a conference or on a committee, through a publication, or through some exciting new venture we’ve yet to think up!
That’s why I consider leadership and service to be inseparable. I don’t think of leadership as a way of taking control as much as it is a way of giving back. Therefore, when I have leadership opportunities, formal and long-term or informal and everyday, I see myself mostly as a facilitator and a member of a team. I’m no more important than any other member; I simply have a different job. I’m there to help each individual do what she does best, while maintaining a strong vision for the whole.
This page will focus on the tangible and formal aspects of my professional participation, but those can’t convey what it’s like to work with me on a daily basis, with the many small moments of teamwork, leadership, and decision-making that are going on all the time. That’s why I wanted to take a moment here to talk about my leadership style and philosophy. Basically, I’m flexible and supportive, a devoted team member with a lot of vision and enthusiasm. I hope I’ll have the chance to work with you, whether it’s at your library, at a conference or on a committee, through a publication, or through some exciting new venture we’ve yet to think up!
