Donald L. Gilstrap, PhD, is Dean and Professor of Libraries and Professor of Educational Leadership at Wichita State University. He has served in various roles throughout his career, including reference and instruction, technical services, collection development, and system administration. As one of the early “hackers” in the library community, Gilstrap has continually advocated for national standards, regional networks, and technologies that lead to innovation in higher education theory and practice. His research focuses on organizational development, network analysis, and nonlinear dynamics.
