Abstract
Academic libraries are navigating turbulent waters-shifting priorities, resource constraints, and evolving curricula for instructional programs. In this environment, leadership approaches matter more than ever. This session explores compassionate leadership as a framework for guiding information literacy programs through change, emphasizing empathy, communication, recognition, and support as core principles. The presenters explored how this theory applies to librarians in both formal and informal leadership roles. Join us to chart a course toward leadership that balances advocacy, adaptability, and care-essential qualities for navigating the evolving seas of teaching and learning in higher education. Session presented as part of the 2026 LOEX Conference in Norfolk, VA, May 7-9, 2026.
Repository Citation
Baugess, Clinton and Jallas, Mallory, "At the Helm in the Storm: Compassionate Leadership for Library Instruction Programs" (2026). Works by Oberlin College Libraries Staff. 88.
https://digitalcommons.oberlin.edu/ocl_works/88
Publication Date
5-9-2026
Department
Libraries and Archives
Document Type
Other
Keywords
Compassionate leadership, Library management, Instruction coordinator
Language
English
Format
text
