Library as Learning Organization: Reimagining Our Committee Structure

Abstract

This article, the first of a two-part series, explores the efforts of a mid-size academic library to reinvigorate and expand upon our committee structure to transition to a more flexible, employee-driven learning organization. Part two is scheduled to be published in summer 2025.

By strengthening our committees and defining new ways of working together, including creating communities of practice (CoPs) and action teams, we sought to empower everyone in the organization to contribute to important shared work and enable employees to grow as leaders, facilitators, and project managers. We believe that as a learning organization we are able to advance work that is more collaborative, timely, and impactful.