Melissa Bowles-Terry (Libraries) co-authored "Self-determination theory and faculty development: Understanding motivations for participation" in the journal, The Reference Librarian. The article explores how academic librarians can improve faculty participation and engagement in library-led professional development. Using Self-Determination Theory, the authors examine how fostering autonomy, offering opportunities to build new skills, and creating community can make workshops and mentorship programs more engaging and effective over the long term.
