The Research Library needs to adapt to the current needs of the community. It’s first objective as Peter Drucker points out is to the customer.
The Association of Research Libraries is a good place to start a search. One link that supports an understanding of the changes and challenges is is entitled “Transforming Research Libraries.”
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) developed “Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report.” Developed for the association by Megan Oakleaf of the iSchool at Syracuse University.
