WOC + Lib Leadership Series Ep.1

Описание: Our team decided in the summer of 2025 to start a interview series that focussed on women of color in leadership within librarianship. In our first episode, Narcissa Haskins interviewed Dr. Dawn Kight who currently serves as the Dean of Libraries at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. We hope you enjoy this gem just in time for Women's History Month!

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Questions asked by the team:
1. Can you share a bit about your career path and how you got into your current leadership role?

2. What is a defining moment in your career that shaped your leadership style?

3. What skills or qualities do you think are essential for leadership in libraries today?

4. How do you balance administrative responsibilities with staying connected to the work on the ground?

5. What is one piece of career advice you wish you had received earlier?

6. What are some of the biggest challenges facing HBCU library leaders today?

7. How do you approach advocating for library workers and communities, especially when facing budget cuts or institutional resistance?

8. Have you faced pushback in your leadership journey? How did you navigate it?

9. What is one change you would make in the field of librarianship if you had unlimited resources?

10. How do you foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture?

11. What is your approach to mentoring and supporting early-career librarians?

12. How do you manage difficult conversations with colleagues or supervisees?

13. What strategies do you use to keep your team motivated and engaged? Can you share an example of a successful collaboration or initiative you led?

14. What advice do you have for library workers looking to step into leadership roles?

15. What would you like our audience to know about your journey that may have not been discussed during the interview?