Syracuse University Libraries recently appointed JEANINE A. IRONS, Ph.D. as director of institutional culture and employee experience. This newly created leadership position will facilitate the Syracuse University Libraries’ growth as an innovative learning organization and promote a culture of excellence through planning comprehensive, customer-driven and employee-driven services. In her new role, Irons will provide leadership […]
Syracuse University Libraries recently appointed JEANINE A. IRONS, Ph.D. as director of institutional culture and employee experience. This newly created leadership position will facilitate the Syracuse University Libraries’ growth as an innovative learning organization and promote a culture of excellence through planning comprehensive, customer-driven and employee-driven services. In her new role, Irons will provide leadership and knowledge in library-wide planning, change management, and organizational development activities, as well as development and execution of training for the library staff. She will serve as the Syracuse University Libraries’ strategic leader in all employee and labor relations activities, oversee payroll, and coordinate and guide efforts to define, understand, assess, educate on, and foster diversity, equity and inclusion among the staff. Prior to joining Syracuse University Libraries, Irons served as faculty developer for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Syracuse University’s Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. She was an instructional designer and educational developer at Western Carolina University and worked at the University of Alabama, as well as the Birmingham Public Libraries. Irons received her bachelor’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Alabama.
