Browsing by Author "Tomlinson, Carissa"

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    The Benefits and Drawbacks of Moving into Management at Mid-career
    (ACRL, 2023) Leebaw, Danya; Tomlinson, Carissa
    For some of us, climbing the career ladder feels like a natural progression, something we are supposed to do. We find ourselves consciously or unconsciously working to position ourselves for the next leadership opportunity or job without necessarily realizing what the next role entails. Moving up the ladder often involves choices that do not get a lot of explicit attention and for which there are few opportunities to discuss, and a lack of clear models or step-by-step paths. What does it mean to formally lead in a library, and how does this vary by library type and size? What do you give up and what do you gain? What are the benefits and what are the drawbacks? This chapter will offer responses to these questions by reflecting on the authors’ experiences moving up the career ladder within academic libraries, taking on new positions, and eventually moving to much larger libraries in new leadership roles. We will discuss our choices and their impacts on us as individuals, as well as our organizations. We will reflect on our specific experiences, while acknowledging what makes these distinct and/or privileged. Our goals in this chapter are to highlight a potential path for early career librarians who have ambitions for leadership later in their career, while also surfacing issues to consider when deciding if and how to move into leadership roles.
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    Beyond the Books: Libraries Pivot to Role as Hub in the Innovation Ecosystem
    (Deshpande Symposium, 2020-07) Tomlinson, Carissa; Leebaw, Danya; Burhanna, Kenneth; Messing, Julie; Langston, William
    The goal of this session is to facilitate a dialogue on how campus libraries are evolving as the nexus of entrepreneurship. As many universities prioritize building and growing an innovation ecosystem, libraries are uniquely positioned as an ideal partner. Not only are libraries historically a central and popular gathering space on their campuses, they also offer deep expertise in information and technology, substantial resources, and experience connecting people across silos. This joint panel of library and entrepreneurship leaders from three different universities will introduce examples of how the library fits into the innovation ecosystem at their institutions
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    Cultivating and Sustaining a Compassionate Culture of Mentorship
    (ACRL, 2021) Holmes, Claire; Arnold-Garza, Sara; Tomlinson, Carissa
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    Evidence based strategic planning toolkit
    (2022-07) Aspinall, Erinn E; Tomlinson, Carissa; Johnson, Catherine R
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    Leveling the Playing Field: Simple Strategies to Help Transfer Students Succeed in the Research Process
    (Towson University January Conference, 2019-01) Tomlinson, Carissa; Arnold-Garza, Sara S.
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    Library Employment Practices that Support Student Engagement
    (Johns Hopkins Press, 2022-07) Tomlinson, Carissa; Arnold-Garza, Sara
    Academic libraries have long employed students in roles vital to running a library, such as checking books in and out, shelving, and answering basic patron questions. More recently, academic libraries have also sought ways to demonstrate value and align with campus priorities, such as student engagement. This study uses interviews with library employers and the engagement indicators from the National Survey of Student Engagement as a framework for identifying a range of student employment responsibilities and program components that support campus engagement goals and enrich the work experience for students.
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    Partnering for Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A New Role for Library Spaces
    (Designing Libraries VIII, 2019) Leebaw, Danya E; Tomlinson, Carissa
    From information commons to coffee shops to makerspaces, academic library spaces have evolved in recent years in response to both changing student needs and new roles for libraries within higher education. In response to broader economic trends, many universities see innovation and entrepreneurship as key strategic priorities. As inherently inclusive and interdisciplinary hubs on their campuses, academic libraries offer ideal spaces and services to become campus centers for innovation and entrepreneurship. In turn, creating these centers gives libraries “a seat at the table” as administrators and faculty turn their attention to growing support for innovation. This talk will discuss the development and design of the Toaster, an innovation and entrepreneurship center built through a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Libraries and the The Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship. With a focus on the practical, attendees will leave with concrete ideas for why such space might make sense for their library, tips and lessons learned along the way, as well as specific space recommendations.