2022 ALA Award Winners; American Libraries, September 1, 2022

American Libraries; 2022 ALA Award Winners

Honoring excellence and leadership in the profession

"Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) recognizes the achievements of more than 200 individuals and institutions with an array of awards. This year’s winners, chosen by juries of their colleagues and peers, embody the best of the profession’s leadership, vision, and service as well as a continued commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and outreach.

Winners were honored at a ceremony and reception held June 26 at ALA’s 2022 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Washington, D.C. This selection represents only some of those recognized in 2022; for a complete list, visit ala.org/awardsgrants."

Even planning takes planning: Five questions to answer | Notes on Nonprofits; Tallahassee Democrat, August 8, 2022

Alyce Lee Stansbury, Tallahassee Democrat ; Even planning takes planning: Five questions to answer | Notes on Nonprofits

"I agree with Bridgespan.org who says, “strategic planning helps navigate the important decision they need to make to best deliver impact.” It is a highly collaborative process and allows nonprofit leaders to adapt to new conditions and capitalize on opportunities.

It should be a living, breathing document rather than one that sits on a shelf collecting dust. Ideally, the strategic plan should answer five questions:"

Selecting Empathic Leaders: 4 Qualities to Seek; Inside Higher Ed, September 1, 2022

Michael Patullo, Inside Higher Ed;  Selecting Empathic Leaders: 4 Qualities to Seek

"Why is empathic leadership important? In an era when leaders face intense scrutiny—from the public, political leaders, alumni and parents, and even from within their own institutions—empathic leaders are able to self-reflect, be present, listen actively, identify and act on their emotions, and withhold judgment. These qualities can foster resilience and longevity, especially during a time of disruption. Moreover, by displaying empathy, leaders model qualities that are at the very core of university life: civility, authenticity and openness to vigorous debate."

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions; The White House, August 12, 2022

 The White House; President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions

"Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles:

• Joan Breier Brodsky, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• Susan Lynn Gibbons, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• Amy Elizabeth Gilman, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• Julius C. Jefferson Jr., Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• Cameron Kitchin, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• Dipesh Navsaria, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• James G. Neal, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• Annie Norman, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• Halona Norton-Westbrook, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• Allison C. Perkins, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board
• Monica Ramirez-Montagut, Member, National Museum and Library Services Board

National Museum and Library Services Board
The National Museum and Library Services Board advises the agency on general policies with respect to the duties, powers, and authority of the Institute of Museum and Library Service relating to museum, library, and information services, as well as the annual selection of National Medals recipients."