IRRT | 2025-2026 Chair's Theme

“One World, Many Libraries: Building the Future Together”

Celebrating the diversity of libraries worldwide and their collective efforts to address shared challenges and opportunities.

This year’s theme celebrates the rich diversity of libraries around the world and underscores the shared challenges and aspirations that unite us. Libraries everywhere are navigating complex issues such as digital transformation, sustainability, and equitable access—each within distinct cultural, social, and institutional contexts. “One World, Many Libraries: Building the Future Together” highlights how global cooperation can help bridge these diverse realities. By sharing knowledge, exchanging innovative practices, and forging partnerships across borders, libraries can learn from one another and collectively shape a more inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking future. 

Dr. Sandra Hirsh
Special Assistant to the Provost for AI Initiatives
San José State University
Sandy.hirsh[@]sjsu.edu