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100 1 a| Scott-Branch, Jamillah,e| author.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 10 a| Exploring the leadership routes, barriers, practices, and lived experiences of North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences black alumni library leaders /c| by Jamillah Scott-Branch.;

264 1 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| [East Carolina University],c| 2024.;

300 a| 1 online resource (147 pages);

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502 b| Ed.D.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2024.;

500 a| Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Educational Leadership;

500 a| Advisor: Crystal Chambers;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed March 4, 2026).;

520 3 a| This study examined the leadership development pathways of Black library leaders who graduated from North Carolina Central University's School of Library and Information Sciences. Employing a narrative inquiry qualitative research approach, this research aimed to uncover the dynamics influencing these leaders' success and persistence in the predominantly White domain of library and information science. By integrating Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) and Critical Race Theory (CRT), the study explored individual career development and examined the structural and societal factors impacting these leaders. Key findings revealed the pivotal roles of mentoring, professional development, and professional involvement in navigating library leadership. This work contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs of Black library leaders, offering valuable insights for librarians aspiring to leadership positions in libraries.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

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650 0 a| Critical race theory.=| ^A1422814;

650 0 a| Social cognitive theory.=| ^A1032423;

610 20 a| North Carolina Central Universityx| Alumni and alumnae.=| ^A224991;

650 0 a| Educational leadership.=| ^A306279;

653 a| NCCU SLIS Black Alumni Leaders;

653 a| Black library administrators;

653 a| Social Cognitive Career Theory;

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Exploring the leadership routes, barriers, practices, and lived experiences of North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences black alumni library leaders / by Jamillah Scott-Branch.

Author/creator	Scott-Branch, Jamillah author.
Other author	Chambers, Crystal Renée, degree supervisor.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of Educational Leadership.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication	[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2024.
Description	1 online resource (147 pages)
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	North Carolina Central University--Alumni and alumnae. African American librarians. Library administration. Critical race theory. Social cognitive theory. Educational leadership.

Summary	This study examined the leadership development pathways of Black library leaders who graduated from North Carolina Central University's School of Library and Information Sciences. Employing a narrative inquiry qualitative research approach, this research aimed to uncover the dynamics influencing these leaders' success and persistence in the predominantly White domain of library and information science. By integrating Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) and Critical Race Theory (CRT), the study explored individual career development and examined the structural and societal factors impacting these leaders. Key findings revealed the pivotal roles of mentoring, professional development, and professional involvement in navigating library leadership. This work contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs of Black library leaders, offering valuable insights for librarians aspiring to leadership positions in libraries.
General note	Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Educational Leadership
General note	Advisor: Crystal Chambers
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed March 4, 2026).
Dissertation note	Ed.D. East Carolina University 2024.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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