Libraries are embracing new opportunities to help better serve its students, teachers and researchers. The starting point is not always by thoroughly analyzing your current users and analyzing the surrounding contexts together with a multi-disciplinary team that really … More
Information literacy has long been a core activity for academic libraries providing access to information and knowledge and facilitating its effective use. Information literacy has changed its form over recent years to address the newer challenges and opportunities … More
The Library has an idea for a new policy, new service, new project, new resource, or even re-organisation. Having a clear one or two-page business case will help you when discussing … More
Libraries are increasingly putting systematic systems in place to evaluate their services more effectively to help them save costs, measure performance, develop their programmes or to better understand their user needs. This list of 24 considerations comes from … More
As part of regular worldwide research into the research support service offer in academic institutions across the world in the spring and autumn of each year, I would like to share some of the trends that have been … More
If you’re looking for some light relief at the end of the year before Xmas, or if you’re looking for inspiration on how to market your research library, certain spaces or specific services in a different way … More
In a vastly dynamic changing digital research environment, it is critical to use empathy to gain a true understanding of our researchers. It also helps build further trust, appreciation and strong partnerships. This will in turn solidify opportunities … More
Open Access Week is here again, and in this context, I’d like to share 6 winning bids from an Open Access / Open Data / Open Science training call of the EU-funded FOSTER Project (Facilitate Open Science … More
The first library-dedicated NMC Horizon Report was published in August 2014. It outlines key trends, challenges, developments and technologies to impact on academic and research libraries between now and the next 5 years and beyond.
This month’s blog … More
These seven points were shared at a joint SPARC Europe LIBER workshop this summer in Riga. They were developed as part of my programme management work for SPARC Europe. SPARC Europe advocates change in scholarly communications for the … More
For the summer holiday season, here are some great speakers on change that can inspire.
Embrace the near win
Sarah Lewis, March 2014
http://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_lewis_embrace_the_near_win
Sarah Lewis inspires us to see that near wins will get you so much … More
Have you or any of your team needed to get up-to-date and skilled in a specific area in a short space of time? Last month’s blog: Getting more up-to-date in 6 simple steps discussed a strategy for library … More
Academic libraries need to be flexible, fit for purpose and provide value for money. By investing in advice, support and training with Proud2Know, your library can be a step closer to being ready for the future.
The digital … More
There are great opportunities to be had for libraries in the area of research support. A well-considered strategy will help you make that a success.
Based on discussions with academic libraries over 10 years, and research into … More
LIBREVE helps you easily and quickly identify ways to meet the needs of your researchers and increase user satisfaction whilst saving you time and costs.
It brings together library services from across … More
Knowing your stakeholders and when and how to utilise them is the difference between making and breaking your library initiatives.
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1. What is the key intention in developing/revising your policy?
2. Who are the key stakeholders who are affected by such a policy and who do you need to involve to define or revise an OA policy?
3.… More
