The Evolution of Libraries

Order your copy today. [View email in your browser.]( [Chronicle of Higher Edcuation](=/OTMxLUVLQS0yMTgAAAGIm2zrq1at3ICv7Ve5cu2hopx2YtCQd8NQEZoDtFLYbyWefeX1NnJmS3aIfQaNwRk60zY8Qk4=) The Recent Evolution of Libraries Libraries have been signature places on campus for decades. However, the actual uses of those spaces have shifted. As information has migrated from bulky paper journals that occupy shelves to databases that can be readily and remotely accessed, the purpose of library spaces has changed in recent years, leading to a wave of renovation plans and new building projects. At the core of this transformation is a question: How should colleges build and renovate libraries to accommodate new technology, incorporate campus centers and programs, and still serve their traditional functions? [The Library of the Future]() explores the transformation libraries and librarians have undergone in recent years, the ways they’ve adapted to campus changes, and the larger lessons they've learned about how colleges and universities are reshaping to fit current needs. [Purchase this report to learn:]() - How libraries have become vibrant hubs for diverse purposes while retaining flexibility for future needs. - How librarians have been steering discussions about open-source journals and courseware. - Why libraries are leveraging special collections to carve out niches for their institutions and bolster connections with students and the local community. - What librarians are saying about how varied their jobs have become. - How librarians have adapted to automation to learn new technical, legal, and interpersonal skills. [Order Today]() The Chronicle | 1255 Twenty-Third St., N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20037 [Privacy Policy](/OTMxLUVLQS0yMTgAAAGIm2zrq1at3ICv7Ve5cu2hopx2YtCQd8NQEZoDtFLYbyWefeX1NnJmS3aIfQaNwRk60zY8Qk4=) | [Unsubscribe or update your email preferences here](=/OTMxLUVLQS0yMTgAAAGIm2zrq1at3ICv7Ve5cu2hopx2YtCQd8NQEZoDtFLYbyWefeX1NnJmS3aIfQaNwRk60zY8Qk4=)