Open AccessA destination or a place of last resort? The research library of the future, its users and its librarians
Author(s) -
Pat GanLeary,
Moira Bent,
Jo Webb
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
library and information research/library and information research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2752-7336
pISSN - 1756-1086
DOI - 10.29173/lirg65
Subject(s) - sociology , library science , academic library , public relations , world wide web , computer science , political science
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.