Proving the Library’s Value in Today’s Higher Education Landscape

The Authority File

In the final episode of this series, our guests reflect on why today’s political, economic, and social context necessitates the need for libraries to effectively communicate their value on campus. First, Hilary Craiglow, Library Consulting Practice Lead at Attain Partners, Emily McElroy, Vice President of Academic Relations at Taylor & Francis, and Jeffrey Gold, President of the University of Nebraska System, highlight what libraries are currently up against and what they can do to demonstrate their contributions to an institution’s mission, instructional aims, and research enterprise. Next, Emily shares her experience leading library workers, underscoring why all staff need to be able to explain the library’s strengths and solutions. Last, Hilary and Jeff expand on this point, exploring the benefits of strong narratives attached to metrics and a campus culture aligned by shared values and goals.

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