About me
Bobbi L. Newman (she/her) is a librarian, author, professor, and consultant with over two decades of experience across public, academic, and special libraries. She has held leadership roles in strategic planning, digital services, community engagement, and national initiatives, including nearly a decade leading engagement work with the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), where she built national partnerships and managed national grant-funded projects.
She is the author or editor of several books, including the forthcoming The Public Librarian's Guide to Answering Health Questions (with C. Martin), Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Handbook for Libraries, and Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Handbook for Managers, along with additional publications on library management, leadership, and workplace culture.
An internationally recognized speaker, Bobbi has delivered keynotes, workshops, and invited presentations across the United States, Canada, and Europe. She holds dual master’s degrees in information resources and library science and political science, a graduate certificate in Public Management, and is a certified wellness practitioner. She currently teaches in the School of Library and Information Science at the University of Iowa.
Bobbi believes the value and power of libraries comes from the people who work in them. She is passionate about creating library environments where everyone belongs, and about advancing organizational practices that support the people doing the work.
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