Reconceiving Research Libraries for the 21st Century

How should we be rethinking the research library in a swiftly changing information landscape? In a new report from the Council on Library and Information Resources, librarians, publishers, faculty members, and information technology specialists tackle this difficult question.  In No Brief Candle: Reconceiving the Research Library for the 21st Century, common themes include "collaboration between librarians, faculty, and information technology experts to articulate strategies and tactical approaches to a rapidly changing environment."  Essays include: 

• The Research Library in the 21st Century: Collecting, Preserving, and Making Accessible Resources for Scholarship, by Abby Smith
• The Future of the Library in the Research University, by Paul N. Courant
• Co-teaching: The Library and Me, by Stephen G. Nichols
• The Role of the Library in 21st Century Scholarly Publishing, by Kate Wittenberg
• A New Value Equation Challenge: The Emergence of eResearch and Roles for Research Libraries, by Richard E. Luce
• Accelerating Learning and Discovery: Refining the Role of Academic Librarians, by Andrew Dillon
• Groundskeepers, Gatekeepers, and Guides: How to Change Faculty Perceptions of Librarians and Ensure the Future of the Research Library, by Daphnée Rentfrow
• Leveraging Digital Technologies in Service to Culture and Society: The Role of Libraries as Collaborators, by Lee L. Zia

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