Lyrasis Annual Summit
Be part of the discussion.
This year’s Lyrasis Annual Summit will focus on the real-world impact of how Lyrasis aligns programs and services with the challenges our members face, and how our collective work translates into tangible value for all libraries, archives, museums and cultural heritage organizations.
The Lyrasis Annual Summit will be held virtually on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. EST. All are welcome to register and participate. There is no fee to register and the Lyrasis Annual Summit will be recorded.
New This Year : For the first time, our Annual Summit is open to the entire library, museum, and cultural heritage community — Lyrasis members and non-members alike.
You'll Gain :
- Strategic insight on how libraries are adapting to rapid change in scholarly communication, digital access, and preservation
- Practical strategies from peer institutions successfully using Lyrasis services to strengthen organizational resilience
- Direct access to Lyrasis leadership on priorities that impact your daily work
- Peer connections across academic and public libraries navigating similar challenges
- A comprehensive overview of Lyrasis membership benefits — members will discover how to maximize your investment; non-members will learn what's available to you now and through membership
You'll Hear From
John Wilkin, CEO, Lyrasis, will provide an update on strategic priorities and what's ahead for the library community
Jason Kucsma, Executive Director of the Toledo Lucas County (OH) Public Library and Chair for the Lyrasis Board of Directors, will share updates from the Lyrasis board and governance, and highlight membership value
Lyrasis Senior Leaders will share updates on our evolving services in content licensing, open access, digital preservation and open-source infrastructure
A member panel on real-world impact, where your peers will share how they are using Lyrasis membership and services to tackle challenges like rising content costs, platform sustainability and equitable access. Member panelists include:
- Dr. Constance Caddell, University Archivist, Tuskegee University Libraries
- Nancy Lin, Senior Data Projects Strategist, New York University Libraries
- Andrée Rathemacher, Head of Acquisitions, University Libraries of the University of Rhode Island
Stay tuned for more information to be shared, including a detailed agenda. We look forward to seeing you at the Lyrasis Annual Summit on February 12. If you have any questions, please contact membership@lyrasis.org.
