David H. Ketchum - Böcker

Telling the story of a library through assessment has always been an essential aspect of library administration and management, but doing this work effectively can be challenging. Academic libraries are increasingly being asked to demonstrate impact and value to their institution. Even for experienced library leaders, sustaining awareness of varying audiences and changing priorities, as well as keeping up with best practices for assessment and reporting, requires ongoing consideration and adaptation. This is particularly true if the goal is to enhance perception and build support among stakeholders while securing essential funding and resources.,Figuring It Out examines the concepts, challenges, and successes of assessment and storytelling in libraries. It shares perspectives and strategies from ten different institutions, representing libraries with dedicated assessment librarians, libraries with committees or task forces, and libraries working with limited resources.Chapters provide insights and takeaways to support and inform library leaders, institutions, and researchers, illuminating the vital importance libraries play within the academic community.

Trauma-informed practices have become an increasingly essential part of librarianship since the COVID-19 global pandemic. Trauma can result from a single negative event or repeated exposure to negative events over time and can manifest in many forms. Trauma-informed approaches to leadership seek to understand and consider an individual’s holistic life experiences, particularly negative consequences of trauma, when determining how to best support and interact with them in the workplace.