Libraries for the future: the role of IT utilities in the transformation of academic libraries.

Tait, Elizabeth; Martzoukou, Konstantina; Reid, Peter

Abstract

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.

Citation

TAIT, E., MARTZOUKOU, K. and REID, P. 2016. Libraries for the future: the role of IT utilities in the transformation of academic libraries. Palgrave communications [online], 2, article 16070. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1057/palcomms.2016.70

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 2, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Oct 7, 2016
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2016
• Deposit Date: Oct 12, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 12, 2016
• Journal: Palgrave communications
• Electronic ISSN: 2055-1045
• Publisher: Springer
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 2
• Article Number: 16070
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/palcomms.2016.70
• Keywords: Cultural and media studies; Library science
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/1894
• Contract Date: Oct 12, 2016