Session Description:
This presentation discusses the findings of a survey regarding women, information technology, and leadership positions in academic libraries. Research was conducted to investigate if the findings in other disciplines, like computer science and higher education leadership, are also applicable to the unique environment of academic libraries. The researchers sought to investigate two issues: the lack of gender diversity in library IT and the scarcity of leaders promoted into IT roles. The presenters invite attendees to participate in the ongoing scholarly conversation with an open dialogue regarding personal experiences, potential solutions, and avenues for further research.
