As public confidence in trusted institutions like higher education, science, media, civic institutions, and digital spaces continues to erode, research libraries are uniquely positioned to play a proactive role in addressing these challenges.
The 2025 Association Meeting programming will focus on how research libraries can strengthen public trust in information and the research enterprise, contributing to better public policy, improved social outcomes, and access to knowledge. Featuring expert speakers on topics such as public trust in science, confidence in higher education and memory institutions, and global trends in trust across key sectors, the meeting will engage members in building strategies for the Association to reinforce research libraries’ standing as trusted, vital partners to the research community, policymakers, and the public. 

Speakers include leaders of large urban library systems and university presidents, whose success in leadership depends on the confidence and trust of their communities, as well as researchers who study and track public trust—from organizations like the Aspen Institute, Edelman, and the TRUST Network.

This meeting, and all of its functions, will be offered in an in-person format only. It is expected that the member representative will register their attendance (accept/decline) and represent the member library, except in unusual circumstances. If the member representative must send an alternate representative, the alternate must register as a member proxy and complete registration. Please register your attendance by: Friday, March 28, 2025