Under Whose Authority? Power and Purpose in Academic Libraries

What are the boundaries of academic and intellectual freedom within academic institutions, particularly in this socio-political moment? How does the academic library as a memory institution claim neutrality while also acting as the authority on which technologies, information, and resources should or should not be prioritized, protected, and shared? What is the academic library worker’s relationship with authority and positional power, and how can we use our roles to enact institutional, sectoral, and social change? Making sense of some of our sector’s biggest questions can only be addressed together. Join us for a day of ideas, grassroots conversations, and dynamic presentations from folks who have spent their careers reflecting on these questions.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday May 7, 2025
• Time: 10AM – 4PM ET
• Format: Virtual + On-Demand for 6 months
• Program Details: View the full schedule for the day here.