14-04-2011Peter Hernon, professor at Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College, Boston, USA, visits RSLIS from the 3rd of april to the 16th of april 2011.
Professor Hernon teaches in the areas of government information, public policy, evaluation of library services, research methods, and academic libraries. He is the author of more than 40 books and 300 scientific articles. In 1999, he won the ALA's Highsmith Award for the best book in library and information science.
The purpose of his visit to RSLIS is to design and implement a survey of managers and management in libraries. This survey will be conducted in the U.S., Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Peter Hernon will also participate in the candidate module, Change Management and Leadership in Libraries.
Despite his busy schedule, Professor Hernon found the time to tell Insight about his reasons for coming to RSLIS and what he is personally hoping to get out of his stay: "My main research areas back in the States right now are leadership, evaluation and assessment. I came here because of an invitation and a chance to partner with Niels Ole and Carl on a book. So Niels Ole has been instrumental in bringing me here. During my stay, I’m hoping to get a chance to familiarize myself with Scandinavian libraries and the issues and challenges they face.
While I’m here, I’m participating in a course on change management. I’ve just spoken to the class for the last hour and I have a couple more visits with them. Later, there’s also going to be an open session on assessment."
Contact Niels Ole Pors if you want to know more about Professor Hernon's visit.
By Helle Saabye