Library Trends Symposium on Compelling Tensions in LIS

Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Library Trends and the iSchool are pleased to present a special symposium that expands upon themes from 74 (4) "Compelling Tensions in LIS," the latest Library Trends issue guest edited by Katherine M. Wisser.

The symposium will feature select authors from the issue as well as a keynote from Africa S. Hands, University at Buffalo.

Registration coming soon.

Schedule of Events

All times in Central.

Welcome	Melissa A. Wong, Library Trends Editor in Chief
12:00–12:50 p.m.	Keynote Speaker Africa S. Hands, University at Buffalo
1:00–1:50 p.m.	Panel Discussion 1: What Drives a Compelling Tension? Moderator: Katherine M. Wisser, Guest Editor, Simmons University Panelists: Heejoung Shin, University of Illinois Chicago sam hidde tripp, Fresno State Sarah McDaniel, Fresno State
2:00–2:50 p.m.	Panel Discussion 2: Trauma in Archives: The Compelling Tensions Exposed Moderator: Bradley Wiles, Northern Illinois University Panelists: Marika Cifor, University of Washington Rachel Weiher, Macalester College Arlene Schmuland, University of Alaska Anchorage
3:00–3:50 p.m.	Panel Discussion 3: AI and LIS: Irresolvable Tensions? Moderator: Andrea Baer, University of Texas–Austin Panelists: Jennifer A. W. Stubbs, Bradley University Annie Sollinger, University of Massachusetts Amherst

This event is sponsored by the iSchool and Library Trends