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The Research Library needs to adapt to the current needs of the community. It’s first objective as Peter Drucker<\/a> points out is to the customer. <\/p>\n

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.” <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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. 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