Bobbi L. Newman

Bobbi L. Newman (she/her) is an Associate Professor of Practice for the School of Information Resources and Library Science at the University of Iowa where she educates future librarians and leaders, bringing research, practice, and compassion together in the classroom. She is also ac consultant who works with organizations to translate research on workplace well-being, leadership, and organizational culture into practical strategies for real library environments. She has held leadership roles across public, academic, and special libraries, including nearly a decade directing national engagement initiatives with the Network of the National Library of Medicine. Across her teaching, writing, consulting, and speaking, Bobbi’s work focuses on helping libraries build cultures where people and the profession itself can thrive.