Emerald Publishing has announced a strategic partnership with the EveryLibrary Institute (ELI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and supporting libraries, academic institutions, and library professionals. This collaboration aims to provide educational resources and policy insights to academic librarians across the United States.
As part of this initiative, the EveryLibrary Institute, with support from Emerald Publishing, will launch a webinar series beginning in April. These sessions will examine policy developments at federal and state levels that impact academic libraries, offering practical strategies for navigating evolving institutional and legislative challenges.
Emerald Publishing, recognized as the first scholarly publisher to sponsor ELI’s efforts, views this partnership as an opportunity to enhance awareness among academic librarians while providing them with timely research and resources. The initiative reflects Emerald’s recognition of libraries as critical pillars of the research and higher education ecosystem, reinforcing their role in intellectual freedom and academic progress.
The EveryLibrary Institute has emphasized the importance of advocacy for libraries in the academic sector, noting that institutions must actively engage with issues affecting research and higher education policy. This collaboration is expected to contribute to greater institutional support for libraries while equipping librarians with essential tools for professional engagement and policy response.
Emerald Publishing has highlighted its longstanding commitment to library science, underscoring the vital role of librarians as partners in scholarly communication. Through this initiative, the organization aims to provide meaningful support to the academic library community by facilitating access to ELI’s expertise and research.
Academic librarians interested in participating in the Emerald–EveryLibrary Institute webinar series can request invitations by contacting americas@emerald.com.
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