Bridging Research, AI & IT Strategy:  Insights From Academic Technology Leaders (a Leadership Ecosystem Webinar)

Where: Webinar/Virtual

When: Thursday, April 17, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET

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Workshop Organizer:  Ray Frohlich, Director of Client Services and IT Operations, Yale University Library

Registration Fee:
NERCOMP Member: Free
Non-Member: Free

Event Overview:
Higher education IT is evolving rapidly, with academic technology leaders driving innovation in AI, digital preservation, and research computing. Across institutions of all sizes, IT teams are navigating complex challenges in governance, collaboration, and strategic decision-making to support faculty, students, and researchers.

Libraries are a key part of this transformation, operating at the intersection of research, digital scholarship, and IT infrastructure. From pioneering AI-driven research tools to leading open-access and digital preservation efforts, library leaders are tackling many of the same challenges faced across higher ed IT. 

How can IT professionals across higher ed apply these insights in their own organizations?
- Join this interactive panel discussion featuring IT leaders from diverse institutions as they explore:
- Libraries as Innovation Hubs in Higher Ed – How libraries contribute to digital transformation and IT strategy.
- AI in Research and Libraries – The evolving role of AI in research, discovery, and digital services.
- Research Support & Data Management – There is a growing need for scalable infrastructure, open access, and digital preservation.
- Workforce & Leadership Development – Strategies for leading IT teams and developing skills at every career stage.
- Open-Source & Tech Strategy – Approaches to governance, collaboration, and decision-making in complex IT environments.

Who Should Attend?
This session is for information professionals at all career levels working in institutions of all sizes. 

Facilitator: Ray Frohlich,  Director of Client Services and IT Operations, Yale University Library
Panelists:
Sarah Hutton, Education and Clinical Services Librarian, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Beatrice Richardson, Director of Information Technology, NC State Libraries
Heather Sardis, Associate Director for Technology and Strategic Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries
Stuart Snydman, Associate University Librarian and Managing Director, Library Technology, Harvard University Library

This session will not be recorded.

This session is for individuals employed by higher education institutions only. No vendors, please.

 

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