Dear Colleagues
(In case you missed this - the report was released while we were at the LIASA Conference.)
An examination of the role of the Liaison (Subject) Librarian in Research Libraries:-
http://www.arl.org/storage/documents/publications/NRNT-Liaison-Roles-final.pdf
(From the Table of Contents)
The top six trends:-
Trend 1: Develop user-centered library services
Collection Development
Reference Desk Services
Library Instruction
Staff Supervision
Trend 2: A hybrid model of liaison and functional specialist is emerging
Trend 3: Organizational flexibility must meet changing user needs
New Roles in Research Services
Digital Humanities
Expanding Roles in Support of Teaching and Learning
Support for Digital Scholarship
User Experience
Copyright, Intellectual Property, and Scholarly Communication
Trend 4: No liaison is an island
Trend 5: Collaboration is key
Trend 6: Create and sustain a flexible workforce
Regards
Ingrid
Ingrid Thomson
Subject Librarian: Humanities Information Division
Chancellor Oppenheimer Library
University of Cape Town Libraries
Tel: +27 21 650 3133
Fax: +27 21 650 2965
Chair: Western Cape Branch (2012 – 2014)
National EXCO Additional Member: Advocacy and Social Media (2012 – 2014)
Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
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