Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Releases Statement on the Role of the University Librarian
The statement is titled, “The University Librarian: Providing Value to the Research University.”
From the Statement:
Libraries advance the university’s research enterprise and educational mission, driving student success and the university’s contribution to global scholarship and the advancement of knowledge.
The University Librarian, sometimes titled Vice-Provost or Dean, shapes the vision and delivers excellence in the provision of information services, resources, and facilities to advance the university’s strategic goals.
Read the Complete Statement
554 words (2 pages; PDF).
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About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.
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