International trends in academic library leadership · 2016-04-25 · International trends in...
Transcript of International trends in academic library leadership · 2016-04-25 · International trends in...
International trends in
academic library leadership
Emeritus Professor Andrew McDonald FCLIP FRSA
Governing Board International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions, The Hague
Director of Library and Archive Services Institute of Education, University College London, UK
Director of Library and Learning Services University of East London, UK
Director of Information Services University of Sunderland, UK
Deputy Librarian University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
IFLA is the trusted global voice of the library and
information community. We empower and inspire
society by driving access to information, knowledge
and culture for all, to support development, learning,
creativity and innovation.
leading international body representing the
interests of library and information services
and their users
independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit
organisation with over 1,400 members in
nearly 150 countries
Strategic directions
Libraries in Society reading and literacy, development, Trend Report and standards
Information and Knowledge sustainable environment, copyright and internet governance
Cultural Heritage preservation and conservation and disaster risk reduction
Capacity Building development, international advocacy and leadership
IFLA’s international advocacy
actively involved in creating the SDGs
2030 Agenda acknowledges that access to
information (culture and ICTs) AND
universal literacy are crucial for delivering
the SDGs
IFLA Statement on Libraries and Development
vision of how libraries contribute to development,
urged policymakers to involve libraries in their plans and
ensure the UN 2030 development framework recognises:
• that access to information and literacy are fundamental
• libraries and librarians are agents for development
• UN Member States must support their libraries
(networks, information and human resources)
over 600 signatories 2020 Communications Trust
Academic Libraries of Indiana
Access
Access to Information Programme
Acess Culture/Acesso Cultura
ActiveWatch � Media Monitoring Agency
Afghanistan Journalists Center
Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC)
African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA)
Wikimedia Foundation
Wikimedia Italia - Associazione per la diffusione della conoscenza libera
Wikimedia Mexico
Wikimedia UK
Wikimedia Uruguay
World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)
Worldpulse
Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service
Zach S. Henderson Library
Zimbabwe Library Association (ZimLA)
IFLA hosts UN 2030 Summit, September, New York
libraries as critical community assets
role of libraries in national development plans
Implementing the
Sustainable Development Goals
Cameroon Russia
thousands of downloads translated into 18 languages
• high-level trends affecting
access to digital information in
society
• inform advocacy, policy and
our members in the new global
information economy
“These trends are evolving rapidly, and on course for collision – with reverberations that will ripple through the role and services provided by libraries around the world.”
alternatives to Google? digital literacy for library staff and users new roles for librarians managing metadata, linked data and big data
libraries central for digital culture and heritage
Trends in online education stand to have
profound impacts on employment, culture,
communication and class around the world.
The rapid global expansion in online
education resources will make learning
opportunities more abundant, cheaper and
more accessible. Increased value placed on
lifelong learning and the recognition of non-
formal and informal learning will change the
nature of recruitment, and equalise
employment opportunities in a number of
ways.
transforming learning • global availability with mobile and local delivery
• online and blended learning, MOOCs and OERs
• new communities of teachers and learners
• costs, connectivity, courseware, interaction and depth of learning
• motivation and learning styles
new role for libraries? • network of libraries to support distributed learning
• role and skills of librarians - digital rights management
open access • academic and business model?
• national mandate?
• user-generated local content
access and democracy vs censorship, surveillance and security
national laws on privacy, data protection and copyright
personal information is now widely available
right to know and be forgotten
educational profiling, power of linked and big data
privacy in digital library, open systems, e-lending and
wearable technology
cost of security
who will be most empowered by greater transparency and citizen
access to public data - governments, corporations or citizens ?
new movements and collective action
online surveillance and censorship
libraries for learning and research, culture and heritage,
creating digital content, business and supporting the
creative economy
new information economy/online business models • libraries move deep into the information economy
• regulate access to information
• digital rights management is now core business
globalisation • information is so easy to share so who owns it?
• will we lose language and cultural identity?
changes in ownership and authorship • disrupted the traditional information chain
• business models and regulatory frameworks
• new sources of competition and access models
women • “Get more women into the digital economy - 98%
of internet code is programmed by men.”
Building Strong Library Associations
a comprehensive programme of training
a strategic and coordinated approach to capacity
building and sustainability of library associations
benefits associations, libraries and their communities
International Leaders Programme
two-year programme designed to develop leaders who can
represent the wider library sector in the international arena,
and to encourage leaders within IFLA
IFLA is in the unique position to offer the programme
through our global role and reputation and our extensive
and diverse framework of activities and expertise
Standards
Publications
Joint Statements
some international
trends
student experience research
environment
services & systems
collections & digital
resources
physical & virtual spaces
information literacy
developing staff
partnerships collaboration
strategic context
national politics and funding
alternative (private) providers
university strategy
librarians as leaders and advocates
new roles for our staff
customer relationship management
engagement with faculties and customers
metrics to show value, impact and ROI
rules and regulations
strategic context & alignment
Teaching and Learning Strategy
numbers, demand and expectations
satisfaction and success
24/7 access
new learners and models of learning
international, open, part-time, distance and mature learners
e-learning and VLE
new services – online chat etc.
skills and employability
other student services
student experience
Research Strategy
scholarly communication
open access
repositories
digitisation
research data management
linked data
big data
e-research and changing habits
research support
Public sector saves £28m
through open access
Two new reports say here are
even greater rewards to come
Read more...
seamless access to integrated services
digital natives or novices
customised and personalised services
mobile and tablets
global reach
single sign-on and the cloud
new resource discovery and delivery tools
open systems
self-services and smart solutions
new services
& systems
emerging technologies disrupt and transform?
wearables
agile robots
cybersecurity
5G
energy management
blockchain technology (Don Tapscott)
internationally-important collections
collaborative storage
print vs electronic
user-driven purchasing
e-collections and big deals
e-books
open access and double-dip inflation
digitisation and digital preservation
born digital
locally-created content
collections & e-resources
physical and virtual spaces
learning and research spaces
varied, imaginative and conducive
spaces
quiet and collaborative spaces
space
library staff, academics and students
remote users
digital literacy
Wikipedia
information literacy
leadership and advocacy
change management
workforce and succession planning
performance management
talent management and capacity building
team building and coaching
new structures, roles and skills
data privacy, cybersecurity, due diligence,
managing digital rights, copyright, metadata,
linked data, big data, text and data mining,
content creation and support online learning
job descriptions and review
workforce development
national and regional library networks
publishers, archives and memory institutions?
access, borrowing, purchasing, e-resources, systems,
training and literacy
shared services and outsourcing
partnerships collaboration
consortia
thank
you