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

Introduction• Nearly 30 years experience• Public/academic libraries • Collaborative initiatives

involving archives, museums and other cultural organizations

• Librarian with IT background

Washington University in St. Louis

• Located in St. Louis, Missouri

• Private Research University

• Rankings– US News: 14– AWRU: 32– Times: 42

Libraries @ WUSTL

• 12 library locations on campus

• Approximately 5 million volumes

• Many unique collections:– MGHL– FMA– Modern literary

manuscripts

Step back: Rapid Development

1989 – 1991 Development of the WWW

1993 MOSAIC

1994/1995 Amazon1995 eBay, Craigslist

1996 Hotmail

1998 Google, Yahoo, Paypal

1999 Napster

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Not Surprising: EAB report, 2011

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”

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.”

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

Leveraging Digital Collections(with examples from Wash U)

FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

Total Ebooks Accessible 334206 338556 415289 518815 566006

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“Ebook Adoption Reaching a Tipping Point”

CHANGING POLICY

- 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

REPURPOSING LIBRARY SPACE

DEACCESSIONING@WUSTL

2006 4,106 2007 11,864 2008 13,275 2009 8,179 2010 64,395 2011 52,3632012 99,461

2014: New faculty-approved policy

SPACE CAN IMPACT RECRUITMENT

WHAT DO STUDENTS WANT?

SPACE: NEW PARTNERS

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

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

The opportunity (2013)

• Writing Center– Located in older building adjacent to main library– Increased need for space– Currently occupying small office suite

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

REDEPLOYING LIBRARY STAFF

SERVICES: ADDRESSING EMERGING NEEDS

FOCUSING ON SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

HOW MIGHT THINGS CHANGE IN THE FUTURE?

WILL LIKELY CONTINUE TO SEE A HIGH LEVEL OF CHANGE…

Very much tied to changes in higher education!

Increased costs

Decreased resources

Increased calls for accountability

Changing Demographics

Increased expectations

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?