The Librarian of the Future
Join Henian E, Library Director at Eastern Institute of Technology, and Simon Cootes, Manager of Collections and Discovery at University of Technology Sydney, as they explore the changing role of the academic librarian and forecast its future.
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Explore the evolving role of academic librarians
Discover how the librarian’s role has transformed: from resource custodians to budget managers, skilled negotiators, research-ethics guardians and even library-building collaborators, while facing the global decline in university librarian headcount.
Hear from leading industry practitioners
Gain insights from Henian E and Simon Cootes, benefit from their decades-long hands-on experience in academic library development, collection management and library team building across China and Australia.
Join an engaging discussion
Engage in stimulating conversations about shifting academic librarians’ responsibilities. Discover industry challenges and opportunities spanning space planning, collection development, repository building and the future of university librarianship.
Have your questions answered
Participate in live Q&A, directly pose your questions to the two speakers. Get a chance to engage with practitioners on real-world library issues and dive deep into topics that matter most to your work.
The Evolving Roles of Academic Librarians
How academic librarians are transforming from resource custodians to multi-functional specialists amid the global decline of university librarian headcount.
Challenges & Opportunities for Academic Libraries
Key discussions covering library space planning, collection development, repository building and the future outlook for university librarianship.
Industry Practitioners’ Insights & Future Outlook
Real-world hands-on experience from China-Australia library experts, with live Q&A to dive into practical library-related topics.
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