The University of Tennessee Libraries' Diversity Committee administered a climate assessment survey to determine the readiness of the libraries for a comprehensive diversity initiative. This article discusses the design and methodology of the survey and analyzes the results. The survey served as a valuable starting point in charting a successful inclusive future for the libraries and provided the libraries with benchmarks for measuringthe progressand successof its diversityprograms. The survey project continues to guide the committee in its planning and contributes to other library diversity climate assessment efforts, a few of which are being reported.
shared insights gained from forty years of combined experience in library middle management to help those new to heading a department or those interested in becoming a department head. Topics included human resources (hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations), budgeting, time management, leading meetings, mentoring, networking within the library and on campus, maintaining a good work/personal life balance, and the information one should learn about their library and the university in order to become a successful middle manager.
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