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Shannon D. Jones, MLS, MEd, AHIP, FMLA, Medical Library Association President, 2022-2023
Kelsa Bartley1, Tamara M Nelson2, Jamia Williams3
1k.bartley@med.miami.edu, Assistant Professor, Outreach and Education Librarian, Louis Calder Memorial Library, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|April 27, 2023
Summary
Shannon D. Jones, a trailblazing leader in medical librarianship, champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. She is the second African American president of the Medical Library Association (MLA).
Area of Science:
- Medical Librarianship
- Information Science
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- Shannon D. Jones, MLS, MEd, AHIP, FMLA, is a prominent figure in medical librarianship.
- She served as President of the Medical Library Association (MLA) from 2022-2023.
- Jones is recognized for her leadership and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the leadership journey and impact of Shannon D. Jones.
- To showcase her contributions to medical librarianship and institutional leadership.
- To emphasize her role as a trailblazer and advocate for DEIB within the profession.
Main Methods:
- Profile analysis of Shannon D. Jones's career and leadership roles.
- Review of her contributions to the Medical Library Association (MLA) and other institutions.
- Qualitative insights from peers regarding her leadership style and values.
Main Results:
- Jones is identified as a leader who values potential and fosters growth in others.
- She has demonstrated a consistent commitment to lifelong learning and institutional leadership.
- Her presidency marked a significant milestone as the second African American MLA president, advancing DEIB initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Shannon D. Jones exemplifies impactful leadership in medical librarianship.
- Her career demonstrates a dedication to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- She serves as an inspiration for future leaders in the field.
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