Library Futures:
Supporting Faculty, Students, and Librarians in a Changing Environment

As institutions of higher education move into the future, so must the libraries that support them change by adapting not only collections and services but also their roles, technology, and professional identities.

At this retreat, we will reflect on the challenges and opportunities that come with supporting diverse student populations, collaborating with faculty in new ways, and fostering resilience and innovation among library staff. The retreat will offer in-person and streaming access to sessions.

Keynote Speaker: Rebekah Cummings

Rebekah Cummings is the Digital Matters Director at the J. Willard Marriott Library and Co-Director of the 2025 Summer Institute for Higher Education Faculty, Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence. Rebekah’s research on data management and digital humanities has been published in journals such as the International Journal on Digital Libraries, International Journal of Digital Curation, Digital Humanities Quarterly, Information Technology and Libraries, Digital Library Perspectives, and Journal of Library Administration. Her co-authored monograph The High-Impact Digital Library: Innovative Approaches for Outreach and Instruction was published by the American Library Association in 2024. A former President of the Utah Library Association and Chair of the Utah State Library Board, Rebekah has championed library funding and issues since 2018. Her library advocacy has been recognized by the American Library Association, Utah Library Association, the League of Women Voters, ACLU of Utah, and the Utah Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters. In 2024 she was the first librarian in the United States to run for Lt. Governor on a major party ticket.

Full Schedule Forthcoming

Presentations will be recorded and made available after the retreat.

We will also include time and space for attendees to meet new colleagues from across Utah and catch up with friends and acquaintances.