Transforming Academic Libraries 學術圖書館的演變 Jeffrey Trzeciak, University Librarian Washington University in St. Louis

Introduction Nearly 30 years experience Public/academic libraries Collaborative initiatives involving archives, museums and other cultural organizations Librarian with IT background

Washington University in St. Louis Located in St. Louis, Missouri Private Research University Rankings – US News: 14 – AWRU: 32 – Times: 42

WUSTL 12 library locations on campus Approximately 5 million volumes Many unique collections: – MGHL – FMA – Modern literary manuscripts

Step back: Rapid Development 1989 – 1991 Development of the WWW 1993MOSAIC 1994/1995 Amazon 1995 eBay, Craigslist 1996 Hotmail 1998 Google, Yahoo, Paypal 1998 Napster

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Not Surprising: EAB report, 2011

Redefining the Academic Library “a confluence of shifts in technology, changing user demands, and increasing budget pressures are now forcing academic libraries to either adapt or risk obsolescence”

Redefining the Academic Library “The library’s traditional role as a repository for physical books and periodicals is quickly fading, with important implications for space utilization, resource acquisition, and staffing.”

Six Key Findings Collection Size is Rapidly Losing Importance Traditional Library Metrics Fail to Capture Value Rising Journal Costs Inspiring Calls for Alternative Publishing Models Viable Alternatives to the Library Now Boast Fastest Growth and Easiest Access Demand Declining for Traditional Library Services New Patron Demands Stretch Budget and Organizational Culture

Leveraging Digital Collections (with examples from Wash U)

“Ebook Adoption Reaching a Tipping Point”

CHANGING POLICY -Ebooks preferred -License for access to data, not just the articles/books -Work directly with faculty to identify what works well/does not -Purchase on Demand in some disciplines -Examining Print On Demand as well

REPURPOSING LIBRARY SPACE

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SPACE CAN IMPACT RECRUITMENT

WHAT DO STUDENTS WANT?

SPACE: NEW PARTNERS

Writing WUSTL Offer free services Main resource on campus Only service open to all students Undergraduate and graduate students alike One-on-one writing tutorials Writing workshops

The opportunity (2013) Plans for renovation of main library Fewer print collections on first floor – 95% of journals now electronic – Shrinking reference collection Increased space on first floor

The opportunity (2013) Writing Center – Located in older building adjacent to main library – Increased need for space – Currently occupying small office suite

The Result (2014) Write-In – Joint program – Scheduled around time of paper due dates – Librarians and Tutors available 8pm-Midnight – Students receive assistance from both – Increasing awareness Fall 2013 – 65 students Spring 2014 – 75 students

REDEPLOYING LIBRARY STAFF

SERVICES: ADDRESSING EMERGING NEEDS

FOCUSING ON SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

HOW MIGHT THINGS CHANGE IN THE FUTURE?

WILL LIKELY CONTINUE TO SEE A HIGH LEVEL OF CHANGE… Very much tied to changes in higher education! Increased costs Decreased resources Increased calls for accountability Changing Demographics Increased expectations

Questions What are three issues affecting change at your institution? How are you responding to these issues? What is one new thing you might try as a result? How will you know if you have been successful?