Here is a very interesting report about the future of academic libraries
that is making the rounds. Prepared by a higher-ed consulting firm.
I toss it out here as a fyi and fwiw. Large collections implications;
none a surprise to most.
http://www.theconferencecircuit.com/2011/11/06/the-status-quo-has-got-to-go/
John
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John P. Abbott, MS MSLS
Associate Professor& Coordinator, Collection Management
University Library
Appalachian State University
ASU Box 32026
218 College Street
Boone, NC 28608
828-262-2821 (vox)
828-262-2773 (fax)
abbottJP_at_appstate.edu
Received on Wed Dec 07 2011 - 03:02:34 EST