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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 boar

d 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.

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.

11/04/2025

We’re excited to announce the 2025 PALSave Open Educator Award recipients! 🎉

Ten faculty members from PALNI schools have been recognized for their leadership in adopting and creating Open Educational Resources (OER)—helping make higher education more affordable, accessible, and equitable for students across the state.

These efforts are supported through the PALSave: PALNI Affordable Learning Program, made possible by funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Learn more about this year’s honorees and their impact:

PALNI's Open Educator Awards recognize innovation and excellence in support of higher education, textbook affordability and student success.

10/29/2025

PALNI’s Amanda Hurford and Wabash College’s Beth Daniel Lindsay have contributed a chapter to the latest Driving OER Sustainability for Student Success (DOERS3) publication: Open Educational Resources Research Case Studies.

This new collection shares real-world examples of how faculty, staff, and administrators design, implement, and study OER and open educational practices to support student success. Their insights provide practical guidance and inspiration for anyone advancing evidence-based open education in higher ed.

This collection of case studies explores how scholars, practitioners and administrators design and implement research on open education.

10/13/2025

PALNI and PALCI - Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration & Innovation are partnering with Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) to develop a co-investment and community decision-making model for Hyku, the open-source digital repository platform.

This project marks an exciting step toward ensuring Hyku’s long-term sustainability and community-driven future—benefiting libraries, researchers, and learners alike.

🔗 Read more: http://bit.ly/42EG9fZ

PALNI and PALCI are pleased to announce a new partnership with Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) to strengthen the long-term sustainability of Hyku, the open-source digital repository platform.

09/02/2025

We are pleased to share that PALNI has received a $1.34 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch the next phase of our PALSave: PALNI Affordable Learning Program.

Since 2019, PALSave has helped Indiana students save more than $3.3 million in textbook costs, supported faculty in redesigning 417 courses, and published 13 open textbooks used across the state and beyond.

This new grant will strengthen and expand our efforts—making free, high-quality course materials more available and sustainable for years to come. 🎓📚

PALNI has received a $1.34 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch the next phase of its transformative PALSave: PALNI Affordable Learning Program.

08/20/2025

How do faith leaders navigate information in a rapidly changing world?

PALNI is excited to share the results of a new research project, Information Literacy Assessment of Religious Leaders.

Funded by a PALNI Library Innovation Research Grant, the study was coordinated by Karl Stutzman with research consultants Ruth Szpunar and Eric Bradley of Aestiva Solutions, alongside a panel of PALNI librarians.

The project offers fresh insight and new opportunities for collaboration between librarians and clergy.

PALNI is pleased to announce the completion of “Information Literacy Assessment of Religious Leaders,” supported by a $4,405 PALNI Library Innovation Research Grant.

08/14/2025

PALNI has joined the Eastern Academic Scholars' Trust (EAST), a national shared print program working to ensure long-term access to critical academic resources!

This partnership connects PALNI’s 24 supported libraries to nearly 200 academic and research institutions across 16 states -- strengthening collections, expanding access, and advancing responsible stewardship for students, faculty, and researchers.

🔗 Learn more about the partnership:

PALNI has joined the Eastern Academic Scholars’ Trust (EAST), a national shared print program dedicated to preserving and ensuring long-term access to scholarly print materials.

08/11/2025

The traveling Smithsonian exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will be on view at seven sites across Indiana through 2026–27! 🚗🇺🇸

Two PALNI supported institutions—DePauw University and Taylor University—will help host the display when it comes to their towns.

Learn more from Indiana Humanities and mark your calendars to experience this exciting exhibit!

In 2026 and 2027, seven Indiana communities will host the exhibit for six weeks each and receive extensive training, funding and other resources from the expert staffs of the Smithsonian and Indiana Humanities. Each of the hosts will also curate a unique section of the exhibit that explores their co...

07/15/2025

We’re excited to be featured in the Journal of Library Administration!

"The Power of PALNI’s Deep Collaboration" highlights how our 24 supported institutions are working together to strengthen library services, reduce costs, and support student and faculty success.

The article offers a closer look at how our collaborative model leads to meaningful, measurable impact.

📖 Read the full article:

The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) is a collaboration of twenty-four private academic institutions ranging in size from under 1,000 to 5,000 FTE. More than a resource-sharing c...

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