It is still unusual for librarians to go on to run universities or other major institutions.
Yet there are examples. In the UK, David Baker served as principal of what is now Plymouth Marjon University from 2003 to 2009. Alison Allden recently retired from a role as chief executive of the Higher Education Statistics Agency. So what are the key lessons for librarians who want to influence the strategic directions of their institutions and even move into senior management themselves?