Join David Ferriero, 10th archivist of the United States, and Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven of Bloomberg Philanthropies for a conversation about the role and future of libraries and archives. Today more than ever, these institutions are essential, preserving intellectual freedom, providing access to information, and preserving history.

David Ferriero was the 10th Archivist of the United States, serving from 2009 to 2022. Before coming to the National Archives, Mr. Ferriero served as the Andrew W. Mellon Director of the New York Public Libraries (NYPL). He has served at MIT, and Duke University in Durham, NC.

Marjorie B. Tiven is the founder and president of Global Cities, Inc., a Program of Bloomberg Philanthropies, working in more than 50 urban public school districts worldwide. Under Tiven’s leadership, more than 105,000 students— including several hundred Medford 7th graders— have interacted with each other in digital classrooms. From 2002 through 2013, she served as New York City Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, representing the City on issues with foreign governments and the United States government. She was the mayoral representative on the board of the New York Public Library and currently serves on the board of the National Archives Foundation.