Ithaka S+R and The Chronicle of Higher Education are collaborating on an innovative professional development program tailored to the needs of prospective and current library leaders. This two-week program is designed to provide librarians with critical context on national trends to drive institutional success.

The program will include seminars on:

  • National Trends in Higher Education – July 14, 1pm ET
  • Understanding the Higher Ed Business Model – July 15, 1pm ET
  • Academic Libraries and Artificial Intelligence – July 16, 1pm ET
  • The Library Leading Through Innovation – July 17, 1pm ET

In addition, the program offers a range of workshop topics that can suit different professional development needs and institutional contexts. Topic options include:

  • Change Management – July 21 or July 22:  This session equips library leaders to lead organizational change with clarity and resilience with tools, frameworks, and real-world strategies using group exercises and applied planning.
  • Active Collection Management for Contemporary Libraries – July 23: This session helps library leaders navigate evolving collection strategies and budget constraints, offering practical tools to reassess acquisition models, vendor partnerships, and growth opportunities.
  • The Library’s Role in Student Learning – July 24: This session explores how libraries can lead efforts to support student learning and ethical AI use, partner with faculty on assessment design, and create inclusive, inquiry-driven environments that meet evolving academic needs.

Register to join the July 2025 Workshop Program and learn more.