1. From the printed world to a digital environment ­ the role of repository libraries in a changing environment Jarmo Saarti, Library Director, University of Kuopio, Finland 2nd International Conference on Repository Libraries 13.5.2004 Session 1:The economics of collections access and delivery (print/digital): The role of repository libraries reducing costs for users and libraries.

2. Outline of the paper ”How a medium sized university library can use a repository library as a strategic partner in collection development for active use?” brief look at the University of Kuopio digital environment and its challenges Finnish model of co-operation between libraries

3. The University of Kuopio Health care and environmental sciences as well as associated biosciences, biotechnologies, information technology and business administration High quality, internationally-recognized, inter- disciplinary research and teaching Promotes the quality of life and well-being of the population, and encourages regional vitality, especially in Eastern Finland

4. History in a nutshell 1966 University Foundation Act 1972 Teaching started 1974 The 1 st doctoral dissertation defended 1976 The 1 st Master´s degree was awarded 1984 1000 basic degrees awarded by the end of 1984 1989 Faculty-centred administration introduced 1996 The Faculty of Dentistry closed 2002 Faculty of Business and Information Technology 2003 1000 doctoral dissertations

5. The key to prosperity lies in exploiting our skills and innovations The University of Kuopio recognized internationally as a center of excellence in researh a major seat of learning in Finnish academia promoter of entrepreneurship in the new technologies attractive study and work environment for a community of 10 000 students and faculty Health, environment, well-being Biotechnology Biosciences Molecular medicine Informational technologies & business management Biomedical & environmental engineering Promoting regional welfare Strengthening the skill & expertise base

6. Students 1996-2006 Estimate

7. Funding 1997-2003 (1000 €)

8. Kuopio University Library Year 2002 Visits in the library 429061 Printed monographs 138057 Printed serials 6809 Incoming serials Printed 1256 E-journals and databases 4595 Other 3616 Local loans156856 Use of databases 527267 User education Credit weeks 213 hours 423 attendants 3086 Staff 39

9. Kuopio University Library

11. Kuopio University Library values free access openness and equality quality service improvement

12. Core processes acquisition of materials – printed, electronic providing access to materials – databases, portals information services – searches, teaching, helping patrons

13. Needs of our patrons Majority: students - coursebooks academics - new articles (= e-journals) fast, on-desk delivery Minority: printed materials older materials (= older than three years…)

14. Kuopio University Library’s operational environment - SWOT STRENGTHS -flexible unit -good know-how -focused OPPORTUNITIES -modern technologies -co-operation -specialisation WEAKNESSES -small unit and thus easily vulnerable -poor resources THREADS -competition -raising costs -growth of information -restrictive legislation

15. Strategic decisions in Finland KUOPIO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY -specialisation -providing e-access -providing limited print collection -teaching and helping patrons in their information needs UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES -co-operation especially in library systems (LINNEA & DOMs) and e- material acquisition (FinELib) NATIONAL REPOSITORY LIBRARY -providing acces to printed material -using modern technologies in logistics (eg. UB) -developing e-services directly to the patrons (eg. scanning & e-mail)

16. Questions and comments? jarmo.saarti@uku.fi