In addition to her Library and Learning Services responsibilities, Mary-Jo has been a guest lecturer at the University of Alberta School of Library and Information Science, has developed and co-taught the Managing Across Generations course for the Learning Partnership and has presented at numerous library conferences. She has published articles on leadership, management and generational differences.

Mary-Jo is a Fellow of the renowned Frye Leadership Institute and is involved with the organization of the Northern Exposure to Leadership Institute. She also holds certificates in advanced facilitation and public participation. Previously, Mary-Jo held senior positions in the public sector.

Proposal Title: Developing emerging leaders in the library profession: The relationship between program content, competency and self-confidence.

San José State University Supervisor: Dr. Ken Haycock

Education:

• MLIS, San José State University
• BComm., University of Saskatchewan

Current or Most Recent Position:

• Associate University Librarian (information and Financial Resources) & Associate Vice-Provost (Learning Services), University of Alberta

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