Distance Learning Librarians: Their Shared Vision

Anne M Casey

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Abstract

Shared vision is a component of leadership that fosters innovation through buy-in at all levels of the organization. It is often evident in circumstances people see a need for innovation but do not have the power to make changes on their own. Many librarians in academic institutions that were early adopters of distance learning envisioned a need for new services that were tailored to off-campus students. This study examines shared vision among librarians through a content analysis of planning documents from early distance learning library programs. It offers a shared vision model relevant to the study and application of leadership.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning
Volume3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2009

Keywords

  • Shared vision
  • Vision
  • Distance learning librarians
  • Off-Campus Librarians
  • Content analysis
  • Planning Documents
  • Buy-in

Disciplines

  • Library and Information Science
  • Nonprofit Administration and Management

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