Strategic Academic Partnerships: Leading the Development of Interactive Learning Environments

The new interactive learning environments presuppose an organizational structure that emphasizes partnerships. This program will explore the kinds of leadership initiatives librarians' can take, regardless of their position within the organizational structure.

The speakers will address the issues involved in strategic planning for the information needs of the academic community and explore opportunities involved in the new learning collaborations.

The program is designed to be interactive and there will be break out sessions for participants as an integral part of the program.

The Speakers:

Susan Blandy, Librarian, Hudson Valley Community College

David Carr, Chair, College of Library and Information Science, Rutgers University

Ree DeDonato, Undergraduate Librarian, Columbia University

Tom McFadden, Associate University Librarian, Northern Arizona University