Are you a manager in an academic library? If so, ULS has a discussion group just for you! The Mid-Level Managers Discussion Group was established to provide a forum to discuss the unique challenges and responsibilities of managers in academic libraries. We meet at ALA Mid-Winter and Annual Conferences to brainstorm practical solutions for management …
Category Archive: Leadership
Sep 11
Welcome from the ULS Chair
Hello ULS Members! Now is a great time to be a part of ULS! ULS strives to keep members informed of the latest trends and innovative practices in the field. Committee on the Future of University Libraries scours higher education literature to identify key issues that will have an impact on academic libraries and publishes …
May 16
University Libraries and Transformational Change: It Is Time
Title: University Libraries and Transformational Change: It Is Time Author: Michelle Dunaway, ULS Committee on the Future of University Libraries ________________________________________ In his article titled “Damn the Recession, Full Speed Ahead”, Dr. Rush Miller, Director of the University Library System at the University of Pittsburgh, argues that change and progress in academic libraries cannot continue …
Mar 16
ULS Members Running for ALA Councilor-At-Large
Below is a list of ULS Members who are candidates for ALA Councilor at Large. The list was put together by the ULS Membership Committee. The election opens Monday 20 March. Good luck to everyone. Rosie L. Albritton, Director of Library Services, Prairie View A&M University Latrice Booker, Coordinator of Library Instruction, Indiana University Northwest …
Jun 01
Seeking new convenor for ULS discussion group
Did you miss out on an appointment this year? It’s not too late! ULS is seeking an individual willing to head our Campus Administration and Leadership Discussion Group for the next year. This commitment involves leading the group and coordinating at least one open discussion session on a related topic at each Annual conference. (If …
Jun 01
You could be ULS’s Emerging Leader next year!
I’m pleased to announce that ULS will be sponsoring an ALA Emerging Leader again this year! If you’re applying to the program and you’re a ULS member, be sure to select ULS under “sponsorships” and you could receive $1000 in travel support for next year’s conferences, plus a guaranteed committee appointment within ULS once you’re …
Jan 13
ALA Program: New Campus Partnership Roles for Librarians
NEW CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP ROLES FOR LIBRARIANS Going Beyond the Director • What is the difference between outreach and partnership? • What are some new campus initiatives ripe for librarian partnerships? • What potential campus relationships have we not pursued in the past? Come join the discussion of these and related topics facilitated by Barbara Jenkins …
Aug 20
Have you heard Sarah Long’s interview with ULS Vice Chair?
Check out Longshots #177 Bringing a Youthful Vision to ALA (August 5, 2009), Sarah Long’s interview with ULS Vice Chair Kim Leeder. Summary from the Library Beat website: Sarah talks with recent MLIS graduate Kim Leeder, Reference & Instruction Librarian at Boise State University and Vice Chair for the University Libraries Section of ACRL . …
Aug 04
ALA Emerging Leaders deadline extended
The deadline for submitting applications to the ALA Emerging Leaders program has been EXTENDED to August 7, 2009. The original due date was this Friday, July 31, 2009. Details on the program can be found on the ALA web site at http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/hrdr/abouthrdr/emergingleaders.cfm. ULS will be sponsoring an Emerging Leader this year, so get those apps …
Jul 23
Nominate someone for ALA leadership
The ALA 2010 Nominating Committee is soliciting nominees to run on the 2010 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-elect, ALA Treasurer, and Councilor-at-large. The Nominating Committee will select two candidates to run for President-elect, two candidates to run for Treasurer, and no fewer than 50 candidates for the 33 at-large Council seats to …