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Equity & Social Justice Advisory Group Resources: Organizational Change

Last Updated: Oct 3, 2024 2:18 PM

Introduction

"An organization’s success depends on its structure and how it is run (Vela 2018). While the downfalls of hierarchical organizational structures continue to be espoused through studies and literature, many businesses fail to restructure, and even some that are new still choose initially to implement this faltered format based in part on the commonality of bureaucratic organizations historically. Despite the plethora of knowledge within, libraries are not immune to this structural issue either since many are still organized hierarchically...Another critical aspect of more horizontal structures in libraries created by management as leadership stems from the identification of the staff. Staff that identify with the organization in which they work occurs through staff holding aligning beliefs and values and trusting in the organization’s mission. The strength of staff identification with the organization often correlates with staff satisfaction levels (Martin 2020). Following the restructuring of libraries and information centers is the necessity of building a diverse organizational culture through management engaging in leadership techniques that promote diversity and inclusion."

“MLA : Blogs : Leadership in Libraries: Promoting Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive Environments,” n.d., https://www.mlanet.org/blog/leadership-in-libraries-promoting-diverse,-equitable,-&-inclusive-environments-3539.

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