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New: OCLC Releases Survey Findings About Library/Librarian Priorities, Initiatives in Germany, Netherlands, and UK

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The Germany, Netherlands, and UK reports were just released. Reports about U.S. libraries were released in March and May.

Germany

Key Findings: Libraries in Germany: A Snapshot of Priorities & Perspectives

  • Consider licensed electronic collections/e-books (academic library staff) and addressing literacy (public library staff ) to be their top priorities
  • Anticipate the top reason users, faculty and students are using their library will change in five years
  • Rely on discussions with their colleagues to keep informed about library trends.

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Netherlands

Key Findings: Libraries in Netherlands: A Snapshot of Priorities & Perspectives

  • Consider demonstrating the value of their library to funders to be their top priority
  • Anticipate the top reason users are using their library will change in five years
  • Rely on discussions with their colleagues to keep informed about library trends.

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UK

Key Findings: Academic Libraries in the UK: A Snapshot of Priorities & Perspectives

  • Consider delivering e-books and other e-resources to be their top priority
  • Anticipate the top reason faculty and students are using their library will shift in five years
  • Rely on listservs to keep informed about library trends.

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Key Findings: Public Libraries in the UK: A Snapshot of Priorities & Perspectives

  • Consider demonstrating the value of their library to funders to be their top priority
  • Anticipate the top reason users are using their library will change in five years
  • Rely on discussions with their colleagues to keep informed about library trends.

Full Text (4 pages; PDF)

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