1. What this means for UWE, Bristol Library Services
Going digital:
What this means for UWE, Bristol Library Services
Presentation by
Jackie
Chelin
Deputy Director of Library Services
20 November 2017

2. Approaches to stock editing, reading lists and academic literacy

3. David Lewis – US Library Director – Indiana University
Fantastic read.. Really interesting insights about future of academic libraries
Interesting stuff on exponential increase in PC processing power… IBM Watson .. The evolving scholarly record .. Getting close to the market providing what universities needed their libs for .. So we have to change .. Google won discovery battle long ago . .. Libs still trying to be the starting point for search.. But constraining discovery process by institutional subscriptions.. Doesn’t fit well with users
Things to get on with..
Ditch print now
Develop budget strategy to move from trad publishing models to OA [Jane H conversation]
Support creation and publication and preservation of scholarly content in your institution
Repurpose space- have a space plan
Work with academics to ensure curric delivers skills development to create and consume info
Invest in network level tools and services
People get right ones with right skills

4. Stock Go digital strategy for collection management/development
Always purchase items in electronic format, if available
Access over holdings is important for students
On large modules
Studying at a distance
Overseas (although some licences are inhibiting)
Helped by
Patron Driven Acquisitions (PDA)
Evidence Based Acquisitions (EBA)
Ongoing print stock editing process
Any items not borrowed for 4 years are withdrawn
Just in time rather than just in case

5. Reading lists Piloted during 2016/17 - http://readinglists.uwe.ac.uk
Aim to have 75% of reading lists in the system by May 2018
A good reading list should:
Enhance students' experience by helping them manage their academic reading and provide structure to their learning.
Underpin independent learning, as students develop from dependent to autonomous learners by exposing them to a range of materials and information sources. 
Raise interest and engagement in the subject.
Enable students to access the digital content they need anywhere from any device. 
Involve partnerships between subject librarians and module leaders at the module development stage.
Implications for academic and library staff training
Recruited 4 Graduate Interns to train academics
Recently developed inclusive reading list guidance

6. Academic Literacy Information literacy + academic writing
Academic Literacy Forum
Staff from across the university – community of practice
Discusses English language issues, academic integrity, etc.
Library Services (central hub)
Technology Enhanced Learning Operational Group
Academic Success Co-ordination Group
Training and development, best practice case studies, etc.
Offer:
Study skills web site
Regular bookable workshops
Academic skills development embedded within programmes
Referral to one to one support
Monitoring and evaluation – linking with demographic/protected characteristics of students

7. Thank you for listening! Any questions?