Lecture presented at the Seminar on “From Theories to Practice: Mastering Key Areas of Library and Information Services,” sponsored by PUP- Master in Library and Information Science Society, held at Café Hasmin, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, M.H. del Pilar Campus, R. Magsaysay Blvd., cor. Valencia St., Sta.Mesa, Manila, Philippines

1. by Fe Angela M. Verzosa (Lecture presented at the MLIS Seminar on the theme “ From Theories to Practice: Mastering Key Areas of Library and Information Services,” held on October 4-5, 2008 at Café Hasmin, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila) Taking over the Reins : How are the Young Librarians learning to lead in Academic Libraries

5. A Challenge Can you give a One Sentence Definition of LEADERSHIP

9. Ingredients of an Effective Manager Leadership Vision Time management Effective Communication Public Relations Self-knowledge I am competent! Digital or traditional I am great!

13. Leaders don’t create followers “ The job of a leader today is to create more leaders.” Ralph Nader “ And when we think we lead, we are most led.” Lord Byron Great leadership senses what is emerging. It’s about leaders being part of things, not an external agent acting upon them. Great leaders ride change, they don’t manage it.

18. 3 dimensions used to measure library leadership Leader activity Reputational effectiveness Management of organizational change

29. 3 Changes in the organizational domain Changes in physical facilities Introduction of major automation Introduction of revenue-generating activities

30. 3 Changes in the organizational domain Changes in relationships with other community entities Internal organizational changes

31. Key Leadership Types Reputational effectiveness Organizational change Leader activity Energizer Professional involvement Dimension Sustainer Politician Retiree

36. Key Leadership Types Reputational effectiveness Organizational change Leader activity Energizer Sustainer Politician Retiree High High High High High High Low Low Low Low Low Low Dimension Professional involvement Low Low High High

37. Understanding library leadership Innovation is a cyclical phenomenon . Periods of high innovation are followed by periods of sustained implementation and consolidation. Alternating cyclical behaviors may find some relevance in an organization’s life. Thus low-change Sustainers and Politicians have a crucial role as the ideal Energizer.

42. Thank you for listening! You can get in touch with me at my email address – verzosaf@dlsu.edu.ph – and at our PAARL website– http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PAARL/