Lynda Kellam, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania, and David Green, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Worcester, delve into the evolving role of university libraries. They discuss the Data Rescue Project's efforts to protect essential public data and how The Hive serves as a community-centric model, blending library and public services. Their insights highlight the growing importance of libraries as hubs for educational innovation, digital stewardship, and community engagement in a data-driven world.