Vicki Williamson

Surviving change and growing the profession together

Purpose – This article aims to look at the transformational changes occurring in Australian postsecondary education and libraries.Design/methodology/approach – Discusses transformational changes occurring in Australian postsecondary education and libraries.Findings – The greatest threat to librarianship is peoples own attitude towards change.Originality/value – Provides a discussion on surviving change.

Relationships and engagement: The challenges and opportunities for effective leadership and change management in a Canadian research library

Also presented at the Academic Librarian: Dinosaur or Phoenix? Die or Fly in Library Change Management, Chinese University of Hong Kong, April 11, 2007

The Library Workforce

ABSTRACT Library workplaces are where library and information services professional practice is applied and where it evolved. The library workforce is critical to that application and evolution. In the 21st century, perhaps more so than ever before, there are many challenges facing both those that work in libraries and those who lead and manage library workplace—be they small, medium, or large. This article overviews selected workforce research, discusses some current and emerging trends, and suggests a framework through which to view workplace and workforce issues.

Leadership to Transform Our Library: A Case Study from the University Library, University of Saskatchewan

This case study of the Library Leadership Development Program (LLDP) at a Canadian research library (the University Library at the University of Saskatchewan) provides an overview of the strategic context for the establishment of an in-house leadership development program. It reports on program content, structure and some practical steps required for implementation and progressive institutionalization of the program. Program evaluation is also discussed.

Working across cultures

Dr. Vicki Williamson is Dean, University of Saskatchewan Library, Saskatoon, Canada. She can be contacted at: vicki.williamson@usask.ca