User Relationships Enhancement in a School-Based Library

With rapid technological advancements, academic libraries are compelled to reevaluate their mission statements and to reinmagine their roles in higher education institutions. The integration of innovative technologies in the learning and academic work has transformed user relationships with academic libraries in many ways. The paper examines the initiatives that a school-based library has undertaken to accommodate students’ needs in light of emerging technologies. These initiatives involve space allocation, campus-wide programs and activities, and the provision of information-related services. The resulting benefits for academic user engagement and the current challenges and opportunities for academic libraries are discussed in the paper.

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