The Evolving Roles of Libraries in the Digital Age. Maribor Sinikka Sipilä Past IFLA President

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1 The Evolving Roles of Libraries in the Digital Age Maribor Sinikka Sipilä Past IFLA President

2 IFLA is The global trusted voice for the library and information profession The leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users Independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation with over 1400 members in nearly 150 countries

3 Our Aims Promote high standards of provision and delivery of library and information services Encourage widespread understanding of the value of good library & information services Represent the interests of our members throughout the world

4 Key Initiatives Access to digital content International Librarianship Leadership Programme Outreach for Advocacy and Advancement of the Profession Cultural Heritage Programme

5 IFLA And Knowledge Management (KM) The KM Section aims to increase discussion on KM in knowledge sharing strategies, processes and practices of organizations, and the implementation of KM culture in libraries and information environments. Aims to be The Voice of Global KM

6 IFLA KM Section KM Definition: KM is a process of creating, storing, sharing, applying and re-using organisational knowledge to enable an organisation to achieve its goals and objectives.

7 The KM Section provides knowledge in areas like: knowledge sharing improved measures of performance being value-oriented rather than just service-oriented explore the "pros and Cons" of KM implementation utilize interactive communication in information settings to enhance knowledge sharing using IT for converting knowledge into information for use knowledge retention and preservation

8 Activities of the KM Section works collaboratively with other sections to develop sessions and programs that focus on various aspects of KM shares "best practice" examples and case studies investigates how professional associations influence and support the implementation of KM maintains the KM Section website as a repository of KM information as well as the KM list-serve for communication welcomes all interested to join the section

9 Evolving roles of libraries : an example Århus

10 Library as Relation, Place and Space Relation : to develop and present information in cooperation with other cultural institutions, local civil society and residents Place : library as a hub in a city's fabric Space : social and physical aspects

11 Video : Helsinki Central Library

12 The IFLA Trend Report

13 Video: The Street Librarian, Morogoro Tanzania Morogoro Regional Library

14 NMC Horizon Report Library Edition 2015 Answers to questions like what is on the five-year horizon for academic and research libraries worldwide? which trends and technologies will drive change? what are the challenges that we consider as solvable or difficult to overcome? how can we strategize effective solutions?

15 Long-term Impact Trends Increasing the accessibility of research content Rethinking library spaces

16 Mid-term Impact Trends In 3-4 years Evolving Nature of the Scholarly Record Increasing Focus on Research Data Management

17 Short-term Impact Trends In 1-2 years Increasing Value of the User Experience Prioritization of Mobile Content and Delivery

18 Solvable Challenges Embedding Academic and Research Libraries in the Curriculum Improving Digital Literacy

19 Difficult Challengies Competition from Alternative Avenues of Discovery Rethinking the Roles and Skills of Librarians

20 Wicked challengies Embracing the Need for Radical Change Managing Knowledge Obsolescence

21 Developments in technology In 1-2 years time Makerspaces Online learning

22 Developments in Technology In 2-3 years: - Information visualization - Semantic web and linked data In 4-5 years - Location intelligence - Machine learning

23 Libraries can change lives for the better Thank You!