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Renate Chancellor, Ph.D. CUA School of Library & Information Science January 30, 2009

E.J. Josey : A Transformative Leader in the Modern Library Profession . Renate Chancellor, Ph.D. CUA School of Library & Information Science January 30, 2009. E.J.J Early Chronology . Born in Norfolk, Virginia, 1924 Served in the Army, 1943-1946

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Renate Chancellor, Ph.D. CUA School of Library & Information Science January 30, 2009

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  1. E.J. Josey: A Transformative Leader in the Modern Library Profession Renate Chancellor, Ph.D. CUA School of Library & Information Science January 30, 2009

  2. E.J.J Early Chronology • Born in Norfolk, Virginia, 1924 • Served in the Army, 1943-1946 • A.B in Music, Howard University, 1949 • Master’s in History, Columbia University, 1950 • Master’s Library Science, SUNY, 1952

  3. E.J.J Professional Roles • Free Library of Philadelphia (1953) • Delaware State College (1955-1959) • Savannah State Library (1959-1966) • Chief Bureau of New York (1966-1986) • University of Pittsburgh (1986-1995)

  4. E.J.J Major Contributions • Introduced historic resolution that prevented ALA officials from associating with state library associations that refused membership to everyone, 1964 • Founded the Black Caucus of the ALA, 1970 • President of the ALA in 1984 • Published 300+ articles and 13 monographs

  5. Research Questions Two overarching research questions: • What is the impact of Josey’s leadership on the LIS profession? • In what ways did he transform the profession?

  6. Theoretical Framework Transformative leaderis a person who can guide, direct, and influence others to bring about a fundamental change; both externally and through internal processes (Burns, 1978).

  7. Bernard Bass Model (1985) • Idealized Influence (leader becomes role model) • Inspirational Motivation (motivator, provides meaning and challenge) • Intellectual Stimulation (creativity) • Individual Consideration (mentoring)

  8. Methodology Historical Method - Techniques and guidelines that use primary sources and other evidentiary materials to research and write history

  9. Data-Gathering • oral history interviews • documentary research

  10. Oral History • 30 oral history interviews • Contemporaries, Colleagues & Adversaries

  11. Documentary Research • ALA Archives • University of Pittsburgh Archives • North Carolina Central University • Savannah State College • State University of New York, Albany

  12. Findings • Josey is a transformative leader • Exhibited signs of leadership as a child • Community had a major role in his development as a leader - family - church - school - professional work environment • Colleagues (librarians and library educators agree with his contemporaries

  13. Thank You!

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