the OCLC Research blog
Reflections from a leadership discussion of recent changes in archives and special collections public services programs, including pandemic-era changes in serving researchers that have significantly altered user expectations.
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Library teams must adapt and “futureproof” in times of rapid change. Read about tested strategies that can help.
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The Montana State University Research Alliance establishes the library as a central hub for research support, boosting collaboration, visibility, and access to resources across campus.
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Key takeaways from a leadership discussion on advocacy and resourcing in archives and special collections, including strategies and advice.
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Moving the library beyond the library is an evolutionary, not revolutionary, process. But first steps can have impactful results.
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Learn how the work of the OCLC RLP is making a difference for research libraries through influential research and engagement.
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Research libraries are providing research support in collaboration with other campus units. Learn more from an RLP roundtable discussion.
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Research libraries are changing fast, requiring collaboration, adaptability, and responsibility. Hear what we learned from transcontinental discussions with librarians about the future of research libraries, facilitated by OCLC and LIBER.
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The OCLC RLP Metadata Managers Focus Group met in April 2024 to discuss how they are getting ready for AI. Find out how they are learning collaboratively, engaging staff curiosity, and thinking responsibly.
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Research libraries are developing new operational structures that extend library skills, expertise, services and roles “beyond the library” into the broader campus environment.
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