2013
23
Jan

“Someday when I am incompetent…”: Reflections on the Peter Principle, Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence

by Kim Leeder A few years ago I learned of the “Peter Principle”: the concept that in hierarchical organizations, whether public or private, individuals are promoted up to their level of incompetence, and there they remain (Peter and Hull 16). In their book of the same name, the authors observe with satirical accuracy that, regardless...
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2012
26
Dec
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Editorial: Getting to Know Us – A Single Project, the Reason We Write, and a Source of Inspiration

In Brief: In this editorial, In the Library with the Lead Pipe Editorial Board members individually answer three questions: If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be? Are you writing/researching for the love or for the tenure? (Submitted via Twitter by Lead Pipe reader Kenley Neufeld.)...
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2012
28
Nov

Join us on the Dark (Social) Side?

In Brief: In The Library with the Lead Pipe is reviewing the needs and requirements of our website and digital profile. We would like to develop our branding, and based on reader comments in our recent survey, refresh the Lead Pipe’s infrastructure as a digital publication. Applications for an intern are now being accepted. By Micah...
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2012
14
Nov

Libraries: The Next Hundred Years

By Brett Bonfield Usually when we discuss the future of libraries, we’re talking about a year or two in the future, maybe up to ten. We look at forward-thinking libraries like NC State, or Darien Public Library in Connecticut, or maybe the initiative Nate Hill is helping to lead in Chattanooga. But for this article, I’m...
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2012
31
Oct
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This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things: Reclaim Your Inbox

In Brief: In this article, co-authors Lindsay Sarin and Erin Dorney experiment with managing email (testing three existing systems), explore the idea of managing communication expectations, and consider the implications these strategies could have on our library communities. By Erin Dorney and Lindsay Sarin Email Everywhere Email celebrated its 41st birthday this year. Originally a technology reserved for...
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2012
17
Oct
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Editorial: Our Philosophies of Librarianship

In brief: Members of the Lead Pipe Editorial Board reflect on their own personal philosophies of librarianship in response to Emily Ford’s recent article. What is your librarian philosophy? Let us know in the comments. By Editorial Board and Brett Bonfield Introduction In her August 2012 article, “What do we do and why do we do it?,” Emily...
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2012
19
Sep

Running the Library Race

In Brief: This article draws a parallel between fatigued runners and overworked librarians, proposing that libraries need to pace work more effectively to avoid burnout. Through an exploration of cognitive science, organizational psychology, and practical examples, guest author Erica Jesonis offers considerations for improving productivity and reducing stress within our fast-paced library culture. By Erica Jesonis...
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2012
5
Sep

And the Survey Says…

In Brief: The results are in for the In the Library with the Lead Pipe reader poll. Detailed results and sample responses for each question are provided. Additionally, the article lists actions the editors will be taking based on the results. By Ellie Collier Back in April we ran a reader poll asking some questions about...
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