The structure and experience of interim roles in academic health sciences libraries.
Objective: Interim leadership roles are commonly used in academic libraries to ensure continuity and oversight within the organization. Interim roles can be rewarding but fraught with challenges, including the assumption of responsibilities in unstable environments, unclear expectations, and poor or...
| Publicado en: | Journal of the Medical Library Association Vol. 113; no. 2; pp. 148 - 158 |
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University of Pittsburgh, University Library System
Apr2025
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