Our thanks and appreciation to the 2026 Task Force members and
partners contributing to the President's Institute. 

2026 PLANNING TASK FORCE

Melissa Just  ARL Vice President/President-Elect
University of Southern California 
 Task Force Chair

Laurie Alexander

University of Michigan Library*

Nancy Bartman Turner

Temple University Libraries*

Wendy Ellis

Florida Virtual Campus Library Services

Maggie Farrell

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Helen Kula

McMaster University Libraries*

Mary A. Larson

Oklahoma State University Libraries*

Meris Longmeier

The Ohio State University Libraries*

Carol Smith

University of Kansas Libraries*

Karla Strieb

Big Ten Academic Alliance

*indicates ARL Member