The inspiration for this panel discussion is Rūaumoko, the atua Māori (Māori god) associated with earthquakes, volcanoes, and the movement of the land. In this context, Rūaumoko represents disruption, but also transformation and creativity. In our world today disruption is not an exception; it is becoming the norm. For libraries and archives, one of the challenges is not to stand apart from disruption, but to become places of convergence — of memory, access, and trust, ultimately leading to transformation of communities, services and access. 
 
Learn about how practice is shapeshifting, and how transformative programming is changing the face of the contemporary library and archive sector and the communities they serve. 

This panel will be facilitated by Te Pouhuaki National Librarian Rachel Esson, of New Zealand, and features:  

• Anahera Morehu, Poumanaaki, Chief Archivist at Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
• Leslie Weir, Librarian and Archivist of Canada at Library and Archives Canada
• Dr Marie-Louise Ayres, Director-General of the National Library of Australia
• Simon Froude, Director-General of the National Archives of Australia
• Robin L Dale, Deputy Librarian of the Library of Congress, United States of America

Attend in person

Entry to watch the livestream live in the heritage theatre at the National Library is free but bookings are essential.

Watch online

You can register to receive a link to the livestream, or watch live on YouTube.