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 — 2025-2026

  • Ariel Turner, Clemson University
  • Beki Gettys, U-South Carolina
  • Carol Ann Borchert, University of South Florida
  • Joseph Thomas, East Carolina Univ
  • Julie Griffin, Virginia Tech
  • Karen Glover, Georgia Tech
  • Meg Meiman, George Mason Univ
  • Melissa Mallon, Vanderbilt
  • Michael Arthur, University of Alabama
  • Ryan Harris, UNC Charlotte
  • Sara Wright, University of Georgia
  • Shamella Cromartie, Clemson

 

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

  • In planning — check back soon!

 

PAST DISCUSSION TOPICS

  • June 11, 2025 — Responses to recent events on campuses
  • March 7, 2025 — Strategies for Skilling-Up your teams for AI
  • December 13, 2024 — Year-end Mixer / Open Mic Session
  • 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

 

 

 

 

 

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