Webinar: Academic Freedom and the Role of the Academic Librarian
October 15, 2026 1525
Sage. the parent of Social Science Space, brought academic librarians together at the 2026 American Library Association Annual Conference for a conversation about censorship in higher education. Librarians and educators discussed what’s at stake for students, faculty, and institutions navigating rising pressure on free expression. This webinar continued that conversation.
Panelists for the October 7, 2026, event included:
- LeRoy LeFleur | associate librarian for research, teaching, and learning services for faculty of arts and sciences; head, humanities and social sciences collections and services, Harvard University
- Etana Laing | acquisitions librarian, Thurgood Marshall Library, Bowie State University
- Carrie Hill | digital scholarship librarian, Auburn University Libraries
You can view the recording of the webinar below:
