16.02.2026 - 10:22
SIG Leadership presents an online panel on the 24 February 2026
"Leading Innovation in Academic libraries" Register now for the online discussion!
Tuesday, 24 Feburary 2026
🕑 GMT 11:00-12:00 | EST 06:00-07:00
Leading Innovation in Academic libraries
In a rapidly changing world, innovation in academic libraries is no longer a luxury but a necessity for survival and relevance. This panel brings together four academic library leaders from different countries to share their strategies and experiences in driving innovation within their institutions.
First initiated at the IATUL Annual Conference 2025 in Shanghai, the conversation now continues in this online event.
Panel members:
- Dr. Mathew Moyo, Chief Director, Library and Information Service, North West University, South Africa
- Ms. Caroline Pang, University Librarian, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Ms. Carol E. Smith, Dean of Libraries, University of Kansas Libraries, USA
- Ms. Xiaojing Zu, Assistant Provost and Library Director, New York University, Shanghai, China
Moderator: Ms. Joelle Pitts, Senior Associate Dean, Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, USA
