Mary M. Case
ALA Divisions:
Open, Collaborative, Optimistic.
The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts, by Richard and Daniel Susskind. Oxford University Press, 2017 paperback edition.
Active, Impactful, Leading-edge.
The initiative to help articulate the value of academic libraries; the development of the information literacy framework; the educational efforts and programming (institutes, conference programs) on scholarly communication.
The ability to work outside of silos and bring a broader perspective to issues; ensuring that the Library is engaged in initiatives focused on student success, digital scholarship, and data management.
It is extraordinarily rewarding to be a part of a vibrant campus community where your work can impact thousands of students and faculty as they pursue their research and learning. It is also rewarding to be part of a profession that is passionate about ensuring that the work of researchers is broadly accessible and preserved for the betterment of our society. How very fortunate I have been!
Title: University Librarian and Dean of Libraries
Job Function:Library awesome
Workplace:University of Illinois at Chicago University Library
Location:Chicago, IL