In the Service of University Libraries
SIG Leadership

Special Interest Group for Leadership

The IATUL Special Interest Group for Leadership (SIG-L) fosters the development of current and emerging library leaders through sharing of expertise and best practice with a focus on leadership success and career development.

Upon its launch after the annual conference 2024, the SIG will enable and coordinate capability building opportunities such as experience sharing, webinar series, potential mentor-mentee networks, self-directed learning, or specific training on leadership skills development held in conjunction with the annual IATUL conference.

The SIG-L contributes to IATUL's service portfolio to support member libraries through collaborative activities and adhoc initiatives that will be identified through the SIGs annual work plan. The group will meet online on a periodic basis and provides a yearly update at the Annual IATUL conference.

 

SIG-Leadership currently has ten members:

MemberPositionUniversityCountry
Dr Gabrielle Wong (Co-Chair)University Librarian   The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology    China
Beth Russell (Co-Chair)Associate Director for Research Services and StrategyNew York University Abu Dhabi LibraryUAE
Dianne CmorAssociate University Librarian, Teaching & Learning, LibraryConcordia University LibraryCanada
Liz HallAssociate Director, Engagement and Scholarly CommunicationsFlinders UniversityAustralia
Nkululeko MagwazaPrincipal Librarian: CirculationUniversity of KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa
Rajen MunooHead, Instruction & LearningSingapore Management University (SMU)Singapore
Joelle PittsSenior Associate DeanCarnegie Mellon UniversityUnited States
Jose F. RodriguezLibrarian Assistant Professor
Director of Access Services & Learning Commons
University of MiamiUnited States
Dr. Leanne TrembathManager, Research and Academic EngagementSwinburne University of TechnologyAustralia
Bethany WilkesDeputy University LibrarianHong Kong Baptist UniversityChina

 

 

Any questions may be addressed to:

Dr Gabrielle Wong  lbgabi@ust.hk or Beth Russell  beth.russell@nyu.edu

 

We want to hear from you! 

How can the SIG-L best serve the international academic leadership community? Let us know your thoughts.

Interested in discovering how mindfulness can enhance your presence, equanimity, and care as a leader?

Dr. Kelly Miller, a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Associate Dean at the University of Miami Libraries, shared her personal journey with mindfulness and highlighted the success of well-being programs at the University of Miami Libraries. In our SIG Leadership webinar, she also guided experiential meditation practices. Watch the recorded webinar: