ASERL Associate Dean / AUL Networking Group
Created in 2021, ASERL brings together people serving in Associate Dean and Associate University Librarian roles to foster conversations and relationships among this large group of library administrators. Discussion topics cover a wide range of issues — some are domain specific, but most are of interest to leaders with many different areas of responsibility in their portfolios. These sessions are not recorded and minimal notes are taken to reduce barriers to open and candid conversations.
The group is convened by a small leadership group — see below — and supported by ASERL staff. Questions about this group or ideas for future discussions can be submitted to John Burger.
ASERL Associate Dean / AUL Networking Leadership Group — 2024-2025
- Ariel Turner, Clemson University
- Bridget Euliano, George Mason University
- Carol Ann Borchert, University of South Florida
- Julie Griffin, Virginia Tech
- Liz Gushee, University of Miami
- Mark Sanders, East Carolina University
- Melissa Mallon, Vanderbilt University
- Michael Arthur, University of Alabama
- Sara Wright, University of Georgia
- Shamella Cromartie, Clemson University
- Tammy Sugarman, Virginia Commonwealth University
JOIN THE MAILING LIST! People serving in AD/AUL roles in ASERL libraries are invited to subscribe to the group email list. The list provides opportunities to participate in future online gatherings, share ideas, and seek out potential partners for projects/grants.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
- December 13, 2024 — 1am ET / 10am Central Time: Year-End Mixer / Open Mic: What areas/programs/activities do you expect to grow and change on the coming year? How do you plan to manage the change? Please contact John Burger for meeting details / registration link.
- March 7, 2025 — 11am ET / 10am Central Time: Strategies for Skilling-Up Your Team for AI. Volunteers to serve as kickoff commentators are welcome! Please contact John Burger to discuss.
PAST DISCUSSION TOPICS
- September 2024: Evaluating a Vendor’s Plans for AI Integration
- June 2024: Alternate Career Paths for Library Leaders
- May 2024: Onboarding New Library Deans
- December 2023: Open Mic / What’s New in Your Library?
- October 2023: Library Security
- March 2023: Managing Organizational Change / University of Houston’s new Staffing Model
- October 2022: Managing Hybrid Work Environments – Part 2
- August 2022: Speed Dating / Getting to Know Your Colleagues
- May 2022: Pros & Cons of Becoming a Library Dean
- March 2022: How Libraries Fit (or Don’t Fit) into University Budget Models
- January 2022: Show & Tell: Who’s Doing What with Research Data?
- October 2021: Juggling Research & Service Responsibilities as an Administrator
- September 2021: Managing Hybrid Work Environments – Part 1