Undertaking a formal Leadership Programme: The Librarian’s Experience

Authors

  • Helen Fallon Maynooth University
  • Hugh Murphy Maynooth University

Keywords:

librarianship, libraries, leadership

Abstract

Two librarians from Maynooth University completed the UK Future Leaders Programme (FLP), offered by the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education.  In this case study they describe the structure and content of the programme, assess the learning methodologies, tools and techniques used and discuss how the programme has impacted on their practice and their identity as leaders.

Throughout the article the librarians are referred to as Librarian A (Helen Fallon) and Librarian B (Hugh Murphy).

Author Biographies

Helen Fallon, Maynooth University

Helen Fallon is Deputy University LIbrarian at Maynooth University

Hugh Murphy, Maynooth University

Hugh Murphy is Senior Librarian (Collection Management Services) Maynooth University.

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Published

2015-02-26

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Section

Reflections, Journeys and Case Studies