Journal of Library and Information Sciences

The Evolving Academic Library and its Role inDelivering Flexible Learning
Professor Jon Warwick

Abstract
As the use of digital technology grows in all aspects of higher education there has been much debate about the role that the academic library should play within a university. In tandem with this, digital technology has also had a significant impact on learning, teaching and assessment within higher education and we are just at the start of a period of rapid change in higher education provision. This paper presents some ideas as to how the role of the library and its staff may evolve in response to changing modes of learning and teaching, curriculum development and the development of flexible learning. The interplay between research and teaching is highlighted as a key area where the library can forge significant partnerships with teaching academics so that there are contributions to from both in curriculum design and delivery.

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