The work of the Shared Print Partnership is coordinated by the Program Coordinator staff member. The organization is governed by the voluntary contributions of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is responsible for overseeing the work of the Operations Committee, which in turn is responsible for establishing other standing committees.
Program Coordinator
Laura Aydelotte is the Program Coordinator for the Shared Print Partnership. Laura comes to the SPP from a background as a project manager leading work at the intersection of special collections, digital work, and data management at libraries including the Newberry Library, Princeton, and the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Chicago and an MLIS from UIUC. Laura brings both digital expertise and an understanding of the long history of material books and archives to supporting the work of the SPP in tackling challenges managing big data, providing improved access to millions of books across the US and Canada, and influencing the shape of both present and future physical library collections.
Executive Committee
The Shared Print Partnership Executive Committee is responsible for steering the strategic direction of the Partnership and ensuring its alignment with long-term goals. The Committee leads the Partnership in its mission to advance the sustainability, accessibility, and preservation of shared print collections and infrastructure through collective action, collaboration, and advocacy. Members serve staggered two-year terms. Please see the Committee’s charge for more details.
Miranda Bennett, Chair FY 2025-26
Term ends: June 2028
Role(s): Director, Shared Collections, California Digital Library; Member of the WEST Executive Committee; Member, Program Steering Committee, HathiTrust
Involvement in Shared Print Programs: HathiTrust, University of California Libraries (UC Libraries) Shared Print, WEST
Anthony (Tony) Fonseca, vice chair, chair elect (FY 2025-26)
Term ends: June 2028
Role(s): Library Director, Elms College; Board President, Eastern Academic Scholars' Trust (EAST)
Involvement in Shared Print Programs: EAST, HathiTrust
Tina Baich
Term ends: June 2027
Role(s): Director, Eastern Academic Scholars' Trust (EAST)
Involvement in Shared Print Programs: Eastern Academic Scholars' Trust (EAST)
Jean Blackburn
Term ends: June 2027
Role(s): Executive Director, Council of Prairie & Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL); Representative of North/Nord & COPPUL SPAN shared print programs
Involvement in Shared Print Programs: North/Nord, COPPUL SPAN
Carla Myers
Term ends: June 2028
Role(s): Coordinator of Scholarly Communications, Miami University; Member, Program Steering Committee, HathiTrust
Involvement in Shared Print Programs: HathiTrust
Mark Paris
Term ends: June 2028
Role(s): Dean of West Virginia University Libraries and Press
Involvement in Shared Print Programs: Center for Research Libraries, EAST, HathiTrust
Daisy D. Singh
Term ends: June 2028
Role(s): University of Maine, Dean of Libraries
Involvement in Shared Print Programs: Maine Shared Collections Cooperative (MSCC)
Gene Springs
Term ends: June 2027
Role(s): Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Content and Access, University Libraries, Ohio State University
Involvement in Shared Print Programs: Big Ten Academic Alliance, HathiTrust
Karla Strieb
Term ends: June 2027
Role(s): Visiting Program Director for Shared Collections, Big Ten Academic Alliance, Center for Library Programs
Involvement in Shared Print Programs: Big Ten Academic Alliance
CLIR Affiliation
The SPP is an affiliate of the Council on Information Resources (CLIR). This means that CLIR provides administrative support for staffing and other operational activities.