2025 Snezek Library Leadership Institute
Biola University, La Mirada, California
OVERVIEW
The 2025 Snezek Library Leadership Institute will be held from July 9-11th at Biola University in La Mirada, California.
Library deans, directors, and senior library leaders from CCCU institutions are invited to engage with each other around the challenges and opportunities of leading academic libraries in a Christian context.
The Snezek Institute is an intensive, in-person experience that uses a cohort model – all participants attend the same sessions. This allows for extended conversation, collaboration, and a confidential setting to discuss difficult issues. A 2024 participant reflected afterwards, “Our institution has faced multiple challenges particularly in regards to budget, layoffs, etc. It was helpful for me to contextualize our current state with other institutions.” Participants will approach timely topics through facilitated conversations and presentations, allowing time for thought and focus with fellow CCCU library leaders.
Named in honor of Paul Snezek, former library director at Wheaton College who mentored many Christian librarians in academic settings, the 2025 Snezek Library Leadership Institute is a hosted and co-sponsored by Biola University under the auspices of the CCCU Library Leadership Council.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Snezek Library Leadership Institute – Day 1
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Registration
3:00 PM | Pre-Conference Roundtable
5:00 PM | Welcome and Introductions
5:30 PM | Dinner
6:30 PM | Keynote Address – “From Predictable to Extraordinary: A Toolkit for Planning Your Library’s Budget”
- Jeremy Labosier, University Librarian, Biola University
7:30 PM | Behind the Scenes Tour: Biola University Library
Thursday July 10, 2025
Snezek Library Leadership Institute – Day 2
7:45 AM | Breakfast
8:45 AM | Devotional
9:00 AM | Leadership Seminar
- Dr. Melanie Croft, Director of Library Services, Anderson University (SC)
10:00 AM | Coffee Break
10:30 AM | What are CCCU Libraries Doing About AI?
- Marsha Kendrick, Director of Library Services, Mid-America Christian University
12:00 PM | Lunch
1:15 PM | Site Visit: The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
4:45 PM | Optional Evening Activities (Additional Costs)
- Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium
- Dinner at Biola University Cafe
- Local sights and restaurant in Anaheim
Friday July 11, 2025
Snezek Library Leadership Institute – Day 3
7:45 AM | Breakfast
8:45 AM | Devotional
9:00 AM | Navigating the Politics of Archives Management
- Brent Etzel, Dean of Library & Archives, Wheaton College
10:00 AM | Coffee Break
10:30 AM | Leadership Roundtable & Discussion
- CCCU Council for Library Leadership