The Authority File Round-Up: August 2025

August's series featured tips on communicating the value of academic libraries to administration.

Posted on September 9, 2025 in Blog

How can libraries articulate their value in today’s political and economic environment? Last month’s series featured advice from experts with firsthand experience helping the library establish its importance on campus. Our guests discussed how to gather and present quantifiable metrics, along with strategies to better align the library’s mission with that of its university. The guests further shared the value of unveiling the behind-the-scenes work shepherded by library staff so administration can understand what the library really brings to the table. We hope you find the episodes beneficial and engaging.

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August’s Series

August’s series brought together Jeffrey Gold, President of the University of Nebraska System, Hilary Craiglow, Library Consulting Practice Lead at Attain Partners, and Emily McElroy, Vice President of Academic Relations at Taylor & Francis. The conversation centered on how academic libraries can secure funding and maintain a seat at the leadership table. The speakers began by uncovering barriers such as poor campus culture, stressing the need to develop partnerships on and off campus. In addition, the speakers recommended combining metrics with context to paint a fuller picture of the library’s story and discussed ways to communicate effectively with donors. Brought to you by Taylor & Francis.

Listen to the episodes: 

• Why Libraries Need to Demonstrate Value to University Administration
• Aligning the Library’s Mission with the University through Campus Partnerships and Metrics
• Communicating the Library’s Value to Partners, Leadership, and Donors
• Proving the Library’s Value in Today’s Higher Education Landscape

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What’s Coming Up in September

September’s TAF series dives into innovation in digital book publishing. We explore how authors utilize AI and publishers’ response to the changing technological environment. This month’s discussion also touches on developments in STM publishing and ways to share open access opportunities with researchers. Our guest also underscores how researcher workshops can foster publisher/author relationships and covers concerns from libraries on research integrity and AI. Tune in to the first episode.

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You can find more episodes on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Thanks for listening! See you next month.

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