In October 2018, the Amer, Philosophical Soc. (APS) gathered a group of scholars, library professionals, & thought leaders to discuss the past, present, & future of the library. This also marked the 275th ann'y. of the APS, founded by Benjamin Franklin & several friends. Topics include: The Female Mind & the Art of Reading across the Color Line, Academic Libraries Supporting Change in Amer. Higher Educ., 1860-1920, Building the Native Amer. Collection at Amherst College, Toward Authentic Accessibility in Digital Libraries, Changing Attitudes Toward Access to Special Collections, Preservation of Electronic Gov't. Info., Speculation on the Future of Library Curation, The Collection Is the Network, Future Frontiers for Special Collections Libraries. Illus.