Transforming Academic Libraries 學術圖書館的演變 Jeffrey Trzeciak, University Librarian

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

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

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

4. Libraries @ WUSTL 12 library locations on campus Approximately 5 million volumes Many unique collections: MGHL FMA Modern literary manuscripts

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

6. 2001

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9. 2005 2005

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11. 2007

12. Not Surprising: EAB report, 2011

13. 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”

15. 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.”

17. 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

18. Leveraging Digital Collections(with examples from Wash U)

19. “EbookAdoption Reaching a Tipping Point”

20. 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 Changing policy

21. Repurposing Library Space

23. 2006 4,106 2007 11,864 2008 13,275 2009 8,179 2010 64,395 2011 52,363 2012 99,461 Deaccessioning@WUSTL 2014: New faculty-approved policy

24. Space can impact recruitment

25. What do students want?

26. Space: new Partners

27. Writing Center @ 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

28. 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

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

30. 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

31. Redeploying library staff

32. Services: Addressing Emerging needs

33. Focusing on Special Collections

34. How might things change in the future?

35. Very much tied to changes in higher education! • Increased costs • Decreased resources • Increased calls for accountability • Changing Demographics • Increased expectations Will likely continue to see a high level of change…

36. 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?