Candidate information for each office is below. A ballot will be sent via the CARLALL listserv. You must be a current CARL member to be able to vote. If your membership has lapsed, you can pay your dues and then be eligible to vote.
Candidates for Vice President
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- LAUC, Communications Committee, Vice-Chair, California, 2024-Present
- CARL, Nominations Committee, Member, California, 2025
- ARLIS/NA, Development Committee, Member, National 2018-2021
- ACRL-CLS, Conference Program Planning New Orleans Committee, Member, National, 2017-2018
- Journal of Creative Library Practices, Peer Reviewer, 2016
- ACRL-Arts, Chair Conference Proposal Programming Committee, National, 2015-2016
- ARLIS/NA-Mountain West Chapter, Instruction Forum Chair, 2014-2015
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- Greer, R., Harper, A., Lin, T., and Parker, K. (2025) “Navigating Students’ Point of Need: Partnering on Information Literacy Instruction.” Roundtable. Teaching Symposium: Cultivating Student Engagement, Inclusion, and Success, Santa Barbara, California.
- Harper, A., Miller, R. and Corbin, C. (2021) “Creating Accessible Academic Information for All with Wikipedia Editing in Undergraduate Art History Courses.” Poster. 49th ARLIS/NA Annual Conference, Convergence = Créativité + Collaboration, Montreal, Canada.
- Harper, A. and Morales, B. (2021) “Not Another Internship: Developing an Independent Study in Librarianship for Undergraduate Art History Students.” Paper. 49th ARLIS/NA Annual Conference, Convergence = Créativité + Collaboration, Montreal, Canada.
- Matusiak, K., Heinbach, C., Harper, A., & Bovee, M. (2019). Visual literacy in practice: Use of images in students' academic work. College & Research Libraries, 80(1), 123.
- Matusiak, K., Harper, A. and Heinbach, C. (2019), Use and reuse of visual resources in student papers and presentations. The Electronic Library, 37(3), 490.
candidate statement
I am currently Librarian in the Teaching & Learning Department of UCSB Library. I hold a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Denver, and a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with concentrations in Studio Art and Art History from Portland State University. My approach to librarianship is grounded in my creative practice. I have an interest in outreach and collaboration. I have developed formal partnerships with students to include their creative work in support of library initiatives, served as advisor to a student art collective, and helped coordinate a professional learning community that built the curriculum for a graduate certificate in Makerspace education. I have presented nationally on my work leading independent studies for undergraduate students, integrating Wikipedia editing into undergraduate research, and collaborating on assignments that center special collections. More recently, I have been iterating on a curriculum focused on technological developments, new media, and critical thinking skills. My interest in serving CARL stems from my desire to see the organization flourish. I believe it is crucial for a state as large as California to have a vibrant local ACRL chapter that allows us to support and work with one another. While I have focused more on national service in the past, I am more interested in applying my skills at the state level, and I think CARL is the best place for me to do that.
Candidates for Secretary
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- Co-Founder of the Louisiana Virtual Academic Conference, a joint virtual conference with ACRL-Louisiana and the Louisiana Library Association, which ran in 2019 and 2021
- Recent presentations include: "Creating Trauma-Informed Library Tutorials Using LibWizard" Learning Lab for Springshare
- Most notable publications include: O'Neill, B., Kelley, R. N. (2021). Delivering bad news: Crisis communication methods in academic libraries. College & Research Libraries, 82(3), 310-331.
candidate statement
As a former leader of the Louisiana Chapter of ACRL, I am passionate about the value that state ACRL chapters offer to local academic librarians. Although I am new to librarianship in California, I bring a deep history of service to our profession, both locally and nationally. I am excited about getting involved and contributing to help CARL thrive.
I served as Secretary for RUSA's History Section from 2021-2023 and ACRL's Instruction Section PRIMO Committee from 2018-2019. I recorded accurate and timely minutes, maintained and organized official documentation, and communicated effectively with other executive board members and our membership. As President of ACRL-LA, I oversaw a major project in revising our bylaws alongside my committee, improving the chapter's efficiency. In addition, I revitalized programming for our members by starting a virtual conference and mini-conference and hosting webinar watch parties across the state. If elected, I would look forward to sharing those skills and experiences with CARL and learning from my new colleagues around the state.
Candidates for Treasurer
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- Chair of the Research and Professional Development Committee for LAUC (Librarians Association of the UC) at UC Riverside: just started this role
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- Organized Open Access Week events at UC Riverside Library, featuring 12 workshops and a panel discussion
- Website Launched the Digital Scholarship Certificate program at UC Riverside Library and promoted it across campus through partnerships
- Promo video Increased campus awareness of UC Open Access Policies and their implementation solutions
- eScholarship (institutional repository) and UC Publication Management System Presented at UC Tech (June 2025): "Make, Document, Share: Leveraging Digital Scholarship in Maker Education"
- Served as a panelist at Association of Computers and Humanities Conference (June 2025): "Stuck on the List: Local Approaches to the DH Directory"
- Earned a doctoral degree in Media and Communication from Temple University, specializing in computational methods for analyzing media texts
candidate statement
I'm excited to run for Treasurer on the CARL board. I'm early in my librarianship career. I started seven months ago as the Digital Scholarship Librarian at UC Riverside after finishing my PhD in Media and Communication. I also serve as campus liaison for eScholarship (institutional repository) and cover Scholarly Communication services.
After attending a CARL Open Shelf Chat meeting and hearing from the community, I was genuinely inspired by the collaborative energy and knew I wanted to be part of it. What excites me most about CARL is the emphasis on building community. I've also found the most fulfillment in supporting colleagues, building projects from the ground up, and seeing them come to life.
I'm eager to contribute my energy and interdisciplinary perspectives while learning from the experienced professionals in this community. That combination of contributing and growing alongside others is what draws me to this opportunity.
Candidates for Director-at-Large, Community Colleges
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- American Library Association (ALA)
- Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
- Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) and BCALA International Roundtable
- California Academic & Research Libraries (CARL)
- California Librarians Black Caucus (CLBC)
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- Ladejobi, Dele Chinwe. And Now We Are Strangers to Each Other: Reflections of a BIPOC College Librarian. In Building Our Own: Critiques, Narratives, and Practices from BIPOC Community College Workers in LIS, edited by Amanda M. Leftwich and Eva M.L. Rios-Alvarado. 2024. Building Our Own is part of the Series of Critical Race Studies and Multiculturalism in LIS with Litwin Books and Library Juice Press
- Ladejobi, Dele Chinwe. Remembering a Legend: Bobbie Smith, May 5, 1932 - July 20, 2022. In Little Known Black Librarian Facts https://littleknownblacklibrarianfacts.blogspot.com/ Saturday, August 31, 2024.
- Building on Equity and Inclusion to Fill Gaps in Reference Desk Coverage, CARL Conference, 2024
- Creating Transparency in Our Library Department Through Simple Steps, CARL Conference, 2024
candidate statement
Dele C. Ladejobi is a distinguished tenured professor and Library Department Head at Long Beach City College (LBCC). Throughout her tenure, Professor Ladejobi has played a crucial role in various campus committees, contributing significantly to initiatives such as Hiring, Faculty Equity, Student Equity, and the President’s Task Force on Race, Equity, and Inclusion. Her dedication to fostering a fair and inclusive environment extends beyond LBCC.
As an international educator, she passionately advocates for inclusive education, community empowerment, and equitable access to knowledge. Her commitment to these principles is evident in her generous donations of educational materials to libraries in Africa.
Currently, she serves as a Board member for the Council of Chief Librarians (CCL) of the California Community Colleges. In this capacity, she represents community colleges and strives to strengthen communication among members, a mission she believes perfectly aligns with the responsibilities of the CARL Member-at-Large Director for Community Colleges.
Her academic pursuits are complemented by a keen interest in African culture and traditions. Her work in these areas has been cited in multiple publications and instructional resources. Outside of her professional and scholarly endeavors, Professor Ladejobi finds joy in gardening, writing, traveling, and cherishing time spent with loved ones.
Candidates for Director-at-Large, Private Institutions
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- CARL conference planning committee
- CARL grant committee
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- Access Services Conference Presentation on Course reserves data.
candidate statement
As a library professional with over 10 years of progressive experience across diverse academic institutions—from community colleges to major research universities—I bring a unique perspective to CARL's mission of advancing California's academic libraries.
Currently serving as Evening Librarian for Access Services at Stanford University Libraries while maintaining adjunct positions at Cal State Monterey Bay and Cabrillo College, I understand the distinct challenges and opportunities facing both public and private institutions. My experience spans library operations, distance education, technology implementation, and team leadership, including managing significant budgets and coordinating complex system migrations like our recent transition to FOLIO.
What excites me most about CARL is its collaborative approach to addressing shared challenges in academic librarianship. Having led initiatives in inclusive learning environments, staff development, and innovative instructional design, I'm passionate about fostering partnerships that benefit all California academic libraries, regardless of size or resources.
As Director at Large for private institutions, I would advocate for cross-sector collaboration, champion professional development opportunities, and work to ensure that private academic libraries have a strong voice in shaping California's library landscape. My commitment to equity, innovation, and student success aligns perfectly with CARL's values and strategic priorities.
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- Northwest Interlibrary Loan Conference Committee, Member, 2016-2019
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- "Motivating & Retaining Student Assistants in Access Services", LLM v.39.2 (pending publication December 2025)
- 2025 Access Services Conference, presenter & panelist
- 2024 CARL Conference, presenter
- 2022 Access Services Conference, presenter
candidate statement
I am a mid-career librarian who has spent time at both public and private institutions. My work and research interests thus far have focused on library outreach, marketing, and leadership; giving me a firsthand understanding of the diverse needs and interests of our community and a skillset to meet the needs unique to this role.
What excites me most about serving on the CARL Board of Directors is its potential as a hub for collaborative innovation and professional growth. My primary goal is to foster a dynamic community where members feel empowered to share insights and best practices. I am confident that my passion and experience will serve the board and our members well. I am committed to fostering a sense of shared purpose and ensuring every private institution member feels heard and supported.
