trends in academic libraries
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Emerging Trends in Academic Libraries
Sally GibsonJanuary 18, 2013
Current Model is not sustainable
MOOCs and Online Learning
Collaboration, Cooperation, and Alliances
Brand Name
Higher Education
Convenience
Mobile Devices
Vocational Majors/Careers
Do It Yourself
Students
Open Access and Scholarly Communication
Delivery at the Time of Need
Efficient and Intelligent Workflows
Three Trends in Academic Libraries
Content Creation and Distribution◦ Self Publishing◦ Open Textbooks
Budgeting
Managing
Emphasis on Preservation rather than Acquisition
Open Access
Multiple Access Points
Convenience more important than content
Information Easy to Find and Constantly Updated
Library catalog no longer utilized by constituents
Delivery at the Time of Need
Breaking down of Silos
Adaptability and Flexibility◦ RDA◦ Linked Data
Understanding Why and not just How
Adopt new technologies as they emerge
Cross Training and Continuing Education
Efficient and Intelligent Workflows
Meeting the expectation that information is easy to locate, constantly updated, and readily available
Resources on Demand Just For You Service
Library Expertise Must Be Visible
Impact on Constituents