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.
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.
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.
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.