Optimizing Library Services--Crystal Ball Gazing: Academic Library Services in the 21st Century

Garofalo, Denise A.; Johnston, Lindsay; Lupold, Ann

doi:10.7771/2380-176x.7245

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“…These services tend to facilitate creativity, engagement, and the ability to access resources anywhere any time (Andrews et al, 2016). While there is much "crystal ball gazing," little assessment of how academic libraries have come to implement 21 st century trends has taken place (Garofalo, Johnston, & Lupold, 2015). Data collection efforts such as those conducted by organizations like the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) describe what libraries have done or what researchers and faculty want, but they do not operationalize what a 21 st century library looks like.…”

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“…A review of the literature indicated no single definition or description of a 21st century library. Garofalo et al (2015) advocated focusing on "engagement" and striving to connect with patrons, whether it be through personalized librarians, shared spaces, or collaboration with other services like writing centers. Leong (2013) also supported community engagement and outreach as a 21 st century library goal.…”

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An Analysis of Academic Libraries’ Participation in 21st Century Library Trends

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Abstract Objective – As academic libraries evolve to meet the changing needs of students in the digital age, the emphasis has shifted from the physical book collection to a suite of services incorporating innovations in teaching, technology, and social media, among others. Based on trends identified by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and other sources, the authors investigated the extent to which academic libraries have adopted 21st century library trends. Methods – The authors examined the websites of 100 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries, their branches, and 160 randomly selected academic libraries to determine whether they adopted selected 21st century library trends. Results – Results indicated that ARL member libraries were significantly more likely to adopt these trends, quite possibly due to their larger size and larger budgets. Conclusion – This research can assist librarians, library directors, and other stakeholders in making the case for the adoption or avoidance of particular 21st century library trends, especially where considerable outlay of funds is necessary.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%