Library values appear in many places - alongside organizational mission and vision statements, in professional associations and collaborative work, and in many policies and procedures that guide day-to-day operations. A broad understanding of library professional values can help put our work in context, while also fortifying our advocacy efforts for when values are scrutinized or even changed. This session will review many of the traditional values associated with libraries while highlighting their uses and importance.

Document remediation makes online materials accessible for people with disabilities, ensuring that they can be read by assistive technologies such as screen readers. Remediation is especially important for compliance with federal law and web accessibility standards – including the Department of Justice’s final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a compliance deadline of April 2026. Title II of the ADA directly impacts state and local governments, including public schools, universities, and libraries and their web content.

In almost any organization, it is often said, “People are our greatest resource.” And that is especially true in libraries.