Conference on Academic Library Management 2026

Conference on Academic Library Management 2026

Allen Bol

Purdue University

Assistant Operations Manager

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1:00pm EDT

Opening Keynote: Slow Management in a Fast WorldMeredith Farkas

2:45pm EDT

The Art of Letting Go: Delegation, Trust, and Empowering Your Team TBADr. Janette Klein Navigating Workplace Accommodations for Neurodiversity: A Collaborative Journey TBASusan Klopper • Saira Raza

12:30pm EDT

Beyond Quick Fixes: Using Conflict Transformation for Sustainable Library Management TBAMelissa Mallon A Person-Centered Promotion Process in Academic Libraries, or “Are you the A$$h0l3?” TBAEmily Frigo • Patrick Roth • Anna White A Trauma-Informed Approach to Student Employment: Teaching Emotional Intelligence Skills to Build Community and Create an Inclusive Workplace Culture TBAAriela McCaffrey Flying by the Seat of Our Pants: Assessing Early Career Academic Librarians’ Readiness for Management Roles TBACathy Austin • Lauren Geiger

1:45pm EDT

When You Make the News: Leadership Response and Trauma-Informed Support After Violent Incidents TBAJon Copeland • Nina McHale • Nicole Cortez Nevarez That's a Great Idea: A Person-Centered Framework for Collaborative Work TBALisa Forrest • Jacob Heil

3:00pm EDT

Managing at a Distance: Research-Backed Strategies to Boost Work Engagement for Remote and Hybrid Employees TBAAmanda Ziegler

3:30pm EDT

Closing Keynote: Theorizing with Communities: A Leadership Praxis Rooted in Hope TBASilvia Vong