Journal of Educational Media and Library Sciences


Vol. 36 No. 2 , Pages 127 - 142 , 1998

Facing Challenges of the 21 Century: Current Trends, Issues and Strategies for Academic Library Public Services

Wenxian ZHANG

Abstract

Today’s academic librarians are facing tremendous challenges as current economic, social and technological trends have profoundly reshaped the library information service landscape. The age of electronic libraries has arrived. However our primary role of helping users find needed information remains the same in this information age. Human element is the greatest strength of public service librarianship. Library public service professionals must be proactive to new changes, be flexible and creative, and concentrate on providing information access and delivery to meet the increasing needs of our users.

Keywords: Future developments; Library user services; Academic libraries

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