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Jarmo Saarti, Library Director, University of Kuopio, Finland

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

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Jarmo Saarti, Library Director, University of Kuopio, Finland

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  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 1st doctoral dissertation defended 1976 The 1st 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 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 Strengthening the skill & expertise base Promoting regional welfare Biomedical & environmental engineering Biotechnology Biosciences Molecular medicine Informational technologies & business management Health, environment, well-being The key to prosperity lies in exploiting our skills and innovations

  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 loans 156856 Use of databases 527267 User education  Credit weeks 213  hours 423  attendants 3086   Staff 39

  9. Kuopio University Library

  10. 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

  15. Strategic decisions in Finland KUOPIO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY -specialisation -providing e-access -providing limited print collection -teaching and helping patrons in their information needs

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

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