This document summarizes a presentation on the topic of academic libraries and university reputation in 2016. It discusses how libraries are changing from their traditional focus on collections to facilitating access to resources. As the scholarly record evolves, libraries play an important role in managing their institution's reputation by making resources discoverable and participating in collaborative projects. The presentation reviews trends from several reports on academic library developments and the changing nature of scholarly communication and publishing. It emphasizes the need for libraries to adapt and redefine the roles of library staff.
This document summarizes a presentation on the topic of academic libraries and university reputation in 2016. It discusses how libraries are changing from their traditional focus on collections to facilitating access to resources. As the scholarly record evolves, libraries play an important role in managing their institution's reputation by making resources discoverable and participating in collaborative projects. The presentation reviews trends from several reports on academic library developments and the changing nature of scholarly communication and publishing. It emphasizes the need for libraries to adapt and redefine the roles of library staff.
Public libraries serve many roles in communities including as a network literacy center, global electronic information center, liaison for government information, center for lifelong learning, public access center, and community information organizer and provider. They also function as economic development centers. Libraries provide spaces, collections, services, and staff to serve community needs. They aim to remain relevant by understanding community needs, including those of non-users.