Department
University Library
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-27-2022
Embargo Period
8-2-2023
Abstract
Serving in an interim leadership role can be a great way to gain experience, but can also be stressful, negative, or traumatic for interim library leaders at the middle management level. In this exploratory mixed-methods study, researchers conducted a national survey and semistructured interviews of interim middle managers from public and academic libraries to explore the personal and professional impact of their interim role and recommend ways to improve the interim experience. The study revealed effects on individual well-being such as increased stress, but also increased confidence and positive career outcomes, particularly for librarians with a prior interest in leadership.
Journal Title
Journal of Library Administration
Journal ISSN
1540-3564
Volume
62
Issue
7
First Page
863
Last Page
886
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1080/01930826.2022.2117952
Comments
This article received funding through Kennesaw State University's Faculty Open Access Publishing Fund, supported by the KSU Library System and KSU Office of Research.