The EveryLibrary Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Jennings-Roche as the new Editor-in-Chief of The Political Librarian.

Jennings-Roche brings a rare combination of scholarly rigor, policy fluency, and frontline library leadership. She currently serves as Associate Director of Digital Initiatives & Collections at the The University of Baltimore's Library & Archives and is a Ph.D. candidate in Information Studies at the University of Maryland. Her academic and professional portfolio spans information policy, intellectual freedom, digital collections, and inclusive leadership. A Library Journal "Movers & Shakers" (2024) honoree, Jennings-Roche has authored and edited recent work on the legal and political environment for libraries, including guest editing The Political Librarian and writing for Against the Grain that address governance, neutrality, disinformation, and the criminalization of librarianship. She has designed and taught graduate and doctoral coursework on inclusive leadership and information ethics, and regularly speaks on advocacy, policy, and evidence-based practice. In addition to her scholarship and teaching, Jennings-Roche serves in professional leadership roles, including on the board of Library Futures and as Federal Legislative Policy Coordinator for the Maryland Library Association. "The work highlighted in The Political Librarian has never been more important, relevant, or timely," says Jennings-Roche. "I am so honored and excited to work with its many contributors and the Everylibrary Institute to help shape the future of libraries, cultural heritage, and memory institutions."

"This is a critical time for the sector to be deeply engaged in developing a new public policy framework that is not only responsive but leading in new ways," says John Chrastka, Executive Director of the EveryLibrary Institute. "We are eager to work with Allison to support her vision for the journal and those important discussions."

We are excited to welcome Allison to the team.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Andrew Thomas Sulavik, who served as Editor-in-Chief for three years and six issues. Through his vision and dedication, he guided the journal into a new era following a multi-year hiatus due to COVID. It has been a privilege to work alongside Andy, and we deeply appreciate his leadership and lasting contributions to the journal.