Leadership in Academic Libraries: Exploratory Research on the Use of Transformational and Transactional Leadership Styles

摘要

Introduction One of the most important parts of any organization is leadership. Leaders create a shared vision, inspire others, and provide a stable center during times of change. Leaders can also stymie growth, thwart change, and cause aggravation throughout the ranks. Academic libraries must not only survive but thrive in the everchanging world of information and higher education where the traditional definition of academic libraries and librarianship is dying or already dead. Who a library has for its leader is critical to the library's success. Not only are dynamic leaders needed to navigate the library through change and uncertainty, but what is demanded of those leaders is changing rapidly. Who is best suited to lead the change in librarianship? Not just the change needed in each individual library, but the change needed across the profession.