8–12 Jun 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Europe/Helsinki timezone

Securing the Heart of the University: Partnering with Libraries to Strengthen the Research Trust Fabric

9 Jun 2026, 14:30
30m
Camerata

Camerata

Single Presentation - 25 min Securing the Heart of the University: Partnering with Libraries to Strengthen the Research Trust Fabric Tuning into the Community: Cloud, Trust, and Funding

Speakers

Amanda Ferrante (EBSCO Information Services) Sari Frances (Elsevier)

Description

Libraries are core to the R&E mission—they provide access to knowledge that powers the academic enterprise. Yet in cybersecurity terms, they remain one of its least integrated components. While universities and NRENs have advanced identity and incident-response programs, libraries often operate alongside these efforts, relying on access methodologies that offer limited assurance and put reliable access to research at risk. This session explores how we might bridge federations, universities, and libraries to build a more cohesive trust fabric. Drawing on lessons from the field, presenters from the academic library community will share opportunities for meaningful alignment and invite discussion on further collaboration.

What will the TNC audience take away from your talk?

By the end of the session, participants will:

  1. Understand the current barriers and progress toward federated IAM adoption within academic libraries.
  2. Recognize how national R&E networks and identity federations might extend trust and assurance frameworks to include library systems and service providers.
  3. Identify practical governance and collaboration models that align libraries with institutional and national security programs.
Are you a first time speaker at TNC? Yes

Primary authors

Amanda Ferrante (EBSCO Information Services) Sari Frances (Elsevier)

Presentation materials