Hello All! I’m honored to be the VLA President for 2026-2027. It is an exciting time for libraries and librarians nationwide Book and program challenges are up, The Librarians documentary recently won an Emmy (!!), the ubiquitous sudden arrival of AI, the uneven schema of digital access, the housing crisis, the volatile political and informational landscape changing the communities we serve… Both as librarians and as institutions, we were built for these times. We, together, are gloriously creative, responsive, and relevant. I am grateful for and eager about the good work ahead of us, and I hope you are too!