A destination or a place of last resort? The research library of the future, its users and its librarians

Authors

  • Pat Gannon-Leary
  • Moira Bent
  • Jo Webb

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/lirg65

Keywords:

researchers, user studies,

Abstract

This speculative and reflective article is based on themes discussed within the literature, interviews with researchers and our own thoughts, developed during our research for a book and our experience as practitioners. Themes explored include research spaces, marketing, eResearch and Library 2.0, users of the future, research support and the future role of the librarian.

Author Biographies

Pat Gannon-Leary

Academic Registry Research Associate

Moira Bent

Robinson Library Faculty Liaison Librarian

Jo Webb

Department of Library Services Academic Services Manager (Principal Lecturer),

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Published

2008-08-12

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 101 (2008)

Section

Invited Contributions

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