2023 Associates

Shaping the Future of Libraries

A Professional Development Program for Library Leaders and Innovators
May 24 – June 20, 2023

The 2023 Mortenson Center Associates Program will offer individuals working in a library setting outside the United States an opportunity to explore critical issues and trends in the library field and engage with librarians implementing cutting-edge programs and services. Shaping the Future of Libraries: A Professional Development Program for Library Leaders and Innovators will engage participants in learning about novel and inventive practices and services in areas such as:

  • Emerging Trends and Library Futures
  • Innovation by Design
  • Leadership, Communication and Managing Change
  • Emerging Technologies and AI
  • Digital and Print Collections and Repositories
  • Sustainable Development
  • International Professional Networking

Nine librarians from 8 countries: Botswana, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Jamaica, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea