Creating Digital and Physical Experiences in Libraries

Libraries are adapting in a changing world, blending in-person services with digital innovation. This session offers practical strategies for navigating hybrid models, adopting new technologies, and expanding the librarian’s role in the academic landscape. Discover how JoVE’s video resources can support teaching, learning, and digital literacy.

Guest speakers: Barbara Rockenbach (Yale University), Prashant Pandey (Flinders University),
Pavlinka Kovatcheva (University of Johannesburg)

Engaging Digital Natives with Library Resources

Explore how libraries can captivate today’s tech-savvy learners by aligning digital resource strategies with the habits of digital natives. Discover how JoVE’s interactive video content supports modern learning preferences, boosts engagement, and ensures that library offerings stay relevant in an evolving educational landscape. pay off in the long term.
Guest speakers: Andrea Anderson (The University of Iowa), Madhavi Wadkar (Institute of Chemical Technology)

How Strategic Library Investments Drive Long-Term Savings

Discover how JoVE’s multidisciplinary video resources support faculty, research and students while delivering measurable value, improving outcomes, and ensuring efficient use of institutional budgets. This session will offer actionable insights into making smart, scalable resource decisions that pay off in the long term.
Guest speakers: Whitney Bates-Gómez (Emory University), Evan Simpson (Northeastern University), Emma Brady (University of Florida), Dr. Sandeep Pathak (IISER, Bhopal)

Strengthening partnerships with faculty

Discover how libraries can strengthen collaborations with faculty to drive academic excellence. Learn how JoVE’s innovative video resources support teaching, enhance student engagement, and improve learning outcomes.
Guest speakers: Gabrielle Wong (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), Hilary Johnson (The Open University, UK), Ben Chiewphasa (Columbia University)

How digital transformation is shaping the future of libraries

Discover how integrating JoVE’s digital resources can enhance your library’s offerings, improve access to scientific content, and better meet the evolving needs of researchers, educators, and students.
Guest speakers: Mystery Beck (University of Portsmouth), Dr. Ramesh Gaur (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts), Dr.Neeraj Chaurasia (Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi).

The library as a catalyst for academic success

Discover how libraries drive digital transformation, enable remote access, and enhance student learning through JoVE’s video resources and personalized support.
Guest speakers: Yvonne Nobis (University of Cambridge), Mahendra Jadhav (Indian Institute of Technology, Madras).

Driving discoveries: How academic libraries facilitate research excellence

Library management strategies for success

Develop essential library management skills, improve operational efficiency, and explore strategies to enhance services. Use JoVE's resources to navigate resource management in today’s evolving landscape.
Guest speakers: Janetta Waterhouse (University of Nevada), Parveen Babbar (Jawaharlal Nehru University).

Empowering faculty with innovative library resources

Discover innovative resource discovery methods, explore AI applications in research and education, and gain access to JoVE’s extensive video library to support STEM learning and teaching.
Guest speakers: Leo Lo (The University of New Mexico), Christopher Cox (Clemson University), David Bennett (University of Portsmouth).

How to be successful as an early-career librarian

Libraries for sustainability

Lead with vision by aligning strategic planning and campus initiatives with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Promote equity and sustainability through accessible knowledge and environmental partnerships.
Guest speakers: Sarah Tribelhorn (San Diego State University), Ertuğrul Çimen (MEF University | IFLA).

Libraries of the future

Prepare for the future by positioning academic libraries to meet upcoming challenges, adapt to change, and drive innovation in higher education.
Guest speakers: Erin Ellis (Indiana University), Karina Bradshaw (University of Bath).

How libraries can support STEM research

Explore how STEM librarians support global challenges, enhance research productivity, and foster dynamic collaborations between libraries and researchers.
Guest speakers: Brian Mathews (Carnegie Mellon University), Trish Wilson (Victoria University of Wellington), Susanna Del Carlo (Università degli Studi di Parma).

Engaging students with digital libraries

Enhance student engagement by exploring library partnerships and initiatives. Learn to foster collaboration and bridge physical-digital library gaps in today's online world.
Guest speaker: Dr Leo Appleton (University of Sheffield).

ChatGPT & libraries: Applications and implications for teaching and learning

Guest speakers: Leo Lo (University of New Mexico), Emily Zerrenner (Salisbury University), Elias Tzoc (Clemson University).

Fostering strong librarian-faculty partnerships

Guest speakers: Dr Meghan Porter and Jen Simms (Indiana University).

The importance of digital resources in STEM research & education: The role of librarians

Guest speaker: Marguerite Nel (University of Pretoria).

Transforming a new idea into a service: Lessons from Bar-Ilan University Libraries &  Information Services

Guest speaker: Sarit Sambol Szasz (Bar-Ilan University).

Going hybrid: How libraries can balance online and offline needs

Guest speakers: Megan Toups (Saint Louis University) and Ellen Kimbro (Meharry Medical College).

The resurgence of libraries

Guest speaker: Elizabeth Grace (University of Rochester Medical Center).