Nurturing Resilience: Cultivating Interdisciplinary Connections in Library Pre-Tenure Cohorts

In an era marked by continual shifts and uncertainties in academia, the significance of resilience among library faculty navigating the tenure-track journey cannot be overstated. Drawing on the accomplishments and lessons learned from the inception of our Interdisciplinary Pre-Tenure Cohort in response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, we propose a 2024 follow-up session dedicated to delving deeper into resilient practices and fostering interdisciplinary connections amidst uncertainty. The Pre-Tenure Faculty Cohort emerged organically as a beacon of support amidst the upheaval of post-lockdown academia, providing a nurturing environment for new library faculty at the University of Kansas to navigate the uncharted waters of the tenure-track journey. Over the past year, our cohort has witnessed both the addition of new members and the celebration of colleagues achieving tenure milestones. This session serves as a platform to reflect on our collective journey, emphasizing the pivotal role of interdisciplinary connections in fostering resilience.