Library leaders taking on their first role as a head of service face a particular set of challenges associated with operating as part of the institution’s leadership. Research commissioned by SCONUL looking at how library leaders are viewed by university leaders may be helpful in considering how[...]

SCONUL provides a number of opportunities for members of staff in member libraries who are not yet part of a senior leadership team but who aspire to be. [...]

In approaching its work, the SCONUL Leadership Task and Finish Group identified the value of supporting reflections on leadership and assisting academic library directors to gain personal reach and strategic influence within their organisations. The work has been underpinned by a[...]