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More recently, PALNI has adopted a model of deep collaboration that pools resources and people as a tool to expand services while keeping costs down.

The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) is a non-profit organization that supports collaboration for library and information services for 23 colleges, universities and seminaries throughout the state. From its inception in 1992, the PALNI collaboration has been a key avenue for its supported institutions to contain costs while providing more effective library services. PALNI’s board of directors, composed of all 24 library deans and directors from the supported organizations, convened a Future Framing Task Force in 2019 to address ongoing demographic challenges in higher education. The board has escalated this work in the wake of COVID-19, as the consortium seeks to manage increased need for online support while reducing costs. To help address these financial challenges, the PALNI board of directors made the commitment to hold flat the costs shared among the supported organizations over 10 years. Simultaneously, PALNI is expanding collaboration within its institutions and with external library partners to address challenges and build cost-effective services. Visit the PALNI website for more information: https://palni.edu.

09/30/2026

A big congratulations to Nic Don Stanton-Roark, PALNI Digital Repository and Archives Manager, on receiving the 2026 Julie Allinson Award from the Samvera Community! 🎉

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09/22/2026

After 16 years of leadership, PALNI Executive Director Kirsten Leonard will retire in December 2026. We’re grateful for all Kirsten has brought to PALNI and the library community—and excited for what’s ahead.

Following a national search, PALNI Associate Director Noah Brubaker has been named PALNI’s next Executive Director and will succeed Kirsten upon her retirement.

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The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) has announced that Executive Director Kirsten Leonard will retire from PALNI in December 2026.

08/26/2026

At our biennial All-Staff Meeting on August 7, library and consortial staff from across Indiana were honored by their peers for outstanding service, leadership, and the deep collaboration that defines PALNI.

These honorees share their expertise so that all 23 of our supported institutions benefit. From Hall of Fame inductees, to the task force members who powered our Open Systems migration, to leaders in collaboration, this year's recipients show what's possible when talented people work together.

Congratulations to all of this year's honorees. Your work strengthens libraries on your own campuses and across the state. If you see a name from your campus on the list, take a moment to congratulate them!

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The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) recognized library and consortial staff for outstanding service, deep collaboration, and leadership.

07/28/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Saint Mary's College has received a $15,000 PALNI Library Innovation Grant!

With these funds, Cushwa-Leighton Library will implement "Open Questions: Scholarship in the Age of Open Access," a project that will help faculty navigate open access publishing and position the library as a hub for research visibility.

Open to all 23 PALNI-supported institutions, the Library Innovation Grant supports creative projects that can be adapted across the consortium. Read the full announcement to learn more!

PALNI has awarded a $15,000 Library Innovation Grant to Saint Mary’s College for “Open Questions: Scholarship in the Age of Open Access.”

06/05/2026

PALNI is pleased to share that we've joined the Professional Development Alliance of Library Consortia (PDA), a collaborative network dedicated to making continuing education free and open for library staff.

PALNI is pleased to join the Professional Development Alliance of Library Consortia (PDA), a collaborative network dedicated to making continuing education free and open for library staff.

06/03/2026

The first issue of our new Scholarly Communications Newsletter is here and publicly available on the PALNI website!

Browse for the latest on open publishing, affordable learning, repositories, and more. We built it to be shared, both with our supported institutions and with peers across the library and consortia community.

Give it a read, and subscribe at the bottom of the page to catch each quarterly issue:

The Scholarly Communications Newsletter keeps the PALNI community informed and on the latest developments across open publishing, affordable learning, repositories, and researcher support.

03/18/2026

Congratulations to our newest PALSave Textbook Creation Grant recipients!

Faculty from four PALNI supported institutions have been awarded grants to develop open textbooks—freely available resources that help reduce course material costs for students across Indiana and beyond.

Supported by Lilly Endowment Inc., these grants are part of the PALSave Affordable Learning Program, advancing student success through open educational resources.

👏 We’re excited to see these projects take shape and make a lasting impact!

PALNI has awarded PALSave Textbook Creation Grants to faculty authors from four of its supported institutions.

03/02/2026

We're thrilled to share that three PALNI Open Press projects were featured during the inaugural Library Publishing Showcase Week, a celebration of the creativity, innovation, and impact of library publishing programs.

👏 Featured publications include:

📘 Αρετή (Arete) Journal of Excellence in Global Leadership — Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

📗 Beyond the White Coat — Marian University Indianapolis

🎺 Brass Techniques and Pedagogy (2nd edition) — Butler University

The PALNI Open Press helps our institutions share scholarship, creative work, and educational resources through open-access publishing — expanding access while supporting teaching, learning, and research.

We’re proud to see the work of PALNI faculty, students, and library partners recognized through this showcase!

Three PALNI Open Press publications were featured as part of the inaugural Library Publishing Showcase Week.

01/22/2026

More exciting news! We’re pleased to welcome Emily Helton as PALNI’s new Affordable Learning Program Manager, supporting the PALSave: PALNI Affordable Learning Program. 👏 Emily joined the PALNI team on January 20 and will work with supported libraries and campus partners to expand access to zero-cost instructional materials.

In this role, Emily coordinates PALSave program operations, supports faculty grants, and brings deep expertise in open educational resources (OER) and open pedagogy to help reduce textbook costs while advancing student-centered teaching and learning.

We’re thrilled to have Emily on the PALNI team and look forward to the impact of her work! 🎉

PALNI is pleased to announce Emily Helton as Affordable Learning Program Manager, supporting the PALSave: PALNI Affordable Learning Program.

01/21/2026

We're excited to welcome Andrea Bearman as PALNI’s new Program Manager, Collaboration Services! 🎉 Andrea joined the PALNI team on January 5 and will support collaborative work across the consortium, working closely with groups including Instructional Technology, Reference, Instruction, and Outreach (RIO), Fulfillment, and more to advance PALNI’s strategic goals.

Andrea previously served as PALNI’s Instructional Technology Coordinator, bringing deep experience in instructional design, accessibility, faculty engagement, and OER to this role. We’re thrilled to have her on the PALNI team!

The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) is pleased to welcome Andrea Bearman as Program Manager, Collaboration Services.

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