Leading from Unexpected Places through Collaboration: Undergraduate Libraries in the Research University

Authors

  • John Danneker University of Washington
  • Amanda Hornby University of Washington

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/llm.v31i3.7207

Keywords:

Collaboration, undergraduate library, active learning, writing center, partnerships

Abstract

The undergraduate library at major research universities, an historic product of the 1960s and 70s, now provides opportunities for leadership on numerous levels, particularly as universities deepen their commitment to the holistic experience of undergraduate students. Instead of focusing heavily on disciplinary research help or building research-level collections, the undergraduate library’s focus on teaching, learning spaces, and community fosters a crossroads of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation that inspires change across campus. Featuring examples drawn from Odegaard Undergraduate Library of the University of Washington, this article explores the value of leading from unexpected places to collaborate and build services and programs with lasting and catalyzing impacts.

Author Biographies

John Danneker, University of Washington

Directory, Odegaard Undergraduate Library (Associate Librarian)

Amanda Hornby, University of Washington

Head of Teaching and Learning (Associate Librarian)

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Published

2017-05-02

How to Cite

Danneker, J., & Hornby, A. (2017). Leading from Unexpected Places through Collaboration: Undergraduate Libraries in the Research University. Library Leadership & Management, 31(3). https://doi.org/10.5860/llm.v31i3.7207

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Peer Reviewed

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