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Between the unstoppable growth of digital collections, the rapid development of self-publishing, and other big changes in the book world, library workers are balancing more than ever when working with collections. In this session, we will review the many types of balance that librarians should seek in their collections. In addition to thinking about balancing…

Drawing on research and frameworks from scholars across disciplines, including Tricia Hersey and Meredith Farkas, this workshop addresses how slow librarianship principles can be applied to library management. The workshop will explore practical strategies for effective management, leading with care, and integrating slow librarianship principles into the day-to-day work of library management. The workshop will lead with examples from a department head…

In an era marked by deep social divides, technological disruption, and growing isolation, Triptych: Death, AI, And Librarianship offers a transformative vision: that libraries can—and must—do more than inform; they can save lives. Joined by Jain Orr and Qianzi Cao, R. David Lankes presents three bold lectures that challenge librarians to embrace their role as…