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

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  • Elizabeth Tait

    (iSchool, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK)

  • Konstantina Martzoukou

    (iSchool, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK)

  • Peter Reid

    (iSchool, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK)

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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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  • Elizabeth Tait & Konstantina Martzoukou & Peter Reid, 2016. "Libraries for the future: the role of IT utilities in the transformation of academic libraries," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 2(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:2:y:2016:i:1:d:10.1057_palcomms.2016.70
    DOI: 10.1057/palcomms.2016.70
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    1. Chatterjee, Sidharta & Samanta, Mousumi & Dey, Sujoy, 2023. "Perception of Public Libraries as Substantive Knowledge Organizations," MPRA Paper 117129, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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