(via Mary Jane Petrowski, ACRL Associate Director)<\/p>\n
Mary M. Case is University Librarian and Dean of Libraries at the University of Illinois at Chicago University Library<https:\/\/library.uic.edu\/<\/a>>. Mary first joined ACRL in 1986 and is your ACRL member of the week for May 14, 2018.<\/p>\n Describe yourself in three words: Open, Collaborative, Optimistic.<\/p>\n What are you reading (or listening to on your mobile device(s)? The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts<https:\/\/global.oup.com\/academic\/product\/the-future-of-the-professions-9780198713395?cc=us&lang=en&<\/a>>, by Richard and Daniel Susskind. Oxford University Press, 2017 paperback edition.<\/p>\n Describe ACRL in three words: Active, Impactful, Leading-edge.<\/p>\n What do you value about ACRL? The initiative to help articulate the value of academic libraries; the development of the information literacy framework; the educational efforts and programming (institutes, conference programs) on scholarly communication.<\/p>\n What do you as an academic librarian contribute to your campus? the ability to work outside of silos and bring a broader perspective to issues; ensuring that the Library is engaged in initiatives focused on student success, digital scholarship, and data management.<\/p>\n In your own words: It is extraordinarily rewarding to be a part of a vibrant campus community where your work can impact thousands of students and faculty as they pursue their research and learning. It is also rewarding to be part of a profession that is passionate about ensuring that the work of researchers is broadly accessible and preserved for the betterment of our society. How very fortunate I have been!<\/p>\n