A new report from OCLC: Support for the Research Process: An Academic Library Manifesto
http://www.oclc.org/research/publications/library/2009/2009-07.pdf
"As budgets across higher education are shrinking, some in the academy are questioning the continued value of large academic libraries. At the same time, many academic libraries are providing vital and innovative services and resources in support of emerging forms of research, publishing, and information management. While some would argue that academic libraries are playing an increasingly important role in scholarly research, others fear that they are on the brink of extinction and must change radically to survive. It’s time to rise above the debate, and take a fresh look at the role of academic libraries in supporting research."
Bernie Sloan
Received on Thu Nov 12 2009 - 18:30:38 EST