Journal Article: “Top Trends in Academic Libraries: A Review of the Trends and Issues”

The article linked below was recently published by C&RL News.

Title

Top Trends in Academic Libraries: A Review of the Trends and Issues

Author

2021–22 ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee

Source

College & Research Libraries News
Vol 83, No 6 (2022)

DOI: 10.5860/crln.83.6.243

Abstract

This article summarizes trending topics in academic librarianship from the past two years–a time of tremendous upheaval and change, including a global pandemic, difficult reflections concerning racial justice, and war between nation states. Rapid changes and uncertainty from these events have created a significant amount of shifts to academic libraries, higher education, and society in general. Such shifts have yielded new perspectives and innovations in how librarians approach delivering services, supporting student success, managing staff and physical spaces, embracing new technology, and managing data. This report attempts to provide a snapshot of developments worth noting.

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