TY - JOUR
T1 - Libraries for the future
T2 - The role of IT utilities in the transformation of academic libraries
AU - Tait, Elizabeth
AU - Martzoukou, Konstantina
AU - Reid, Peter
N1 - Funding Information:
This work was funded by the IT as a Utility Network+ under the RCUK Digital Economy Programme. Grant reference: EP/K003569/1.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2016, Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. All rights reserved.
Includes bibliographical references
PY - 2016/10/7
Y1 - 2016/10/7
N2 - This article presents an evaluation of the role of IT utilities in the transformation of academic library services. It begins with a brief overview of the historical development of academic libraries followed by a discussion of current challenges and opportunities for academic libraries. It then offers reflections on the changing role and focus of academic libraries, evident, for example, via the reduction of physical book stock and through an increased focus on collaborative learning spaces. The article also discusses examples of innovative technological developments for learning, data management and the impact of these on the academic library sector, including the need for library staff to develop new skills and roles such as “embedded” librarian roles. The article concludes with reflections on future developments and the role of IT Utilities.
AB - This article presents an evaluation of the role of IT utilities in the transformation of academic library services. It begins with a brief overview of the historical development of academic libraries followed by a discussion of current challenges and opportunities for academic libraries. It then offers reflections on the changing role and focus of academic libraries, evident, for example, via the reduction of physical book stock and through an increased focus on collaborative learning spaces. The article also discusses examples of innovative technological developments for learning, data management and the impact of these on the academic library sector, including the need for library staff to develop new skills and roles such as “embedded” librarian roles. The article concludes with reflections on future developments and the role of IT Utilities.
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U2 - 10.1057/palcomms.2016.70
DO - 10.1057/palcomms.2016.70
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85038858117
SN - 2055-1045
VL - 2
SP - 1
EP - 9
JO - Palgrave Communications
JF - Palgrave Communications
M1 - 16070
ER -