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Leadership, Research and Resource-Sharing: Components of Dynamic Academic Libraries
(Nazarbayev University, 2017-05) Alenzuela, Reysa
Digital scholarship, new directions on information literacy framework, open access, regional collaboration and advocacy are some of the top trends and issues in academic libraries in 2016. Getting into the scholarly communication and promoting equitable access to information becomes more challenging as the knowledge society keep with fast pace of emerging technology. This paper shares insights about how to create dynamic libraries looking into the three pillars: leadership, research and resource sharing.
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Libraries for Sustainable Development: Vision and Action
(Nazarbayev University, 2017-05) Alenzuela, Reysa
Libraries are not just spaces; these are places for advocacy— the stirrers of intellectual conversations and thoughtful engagement. Increased access to information and knowledge across society, assisted by the availability of information and communications technologies (ICTs), supports sustainable development and improves people’s lives. This paper provides an overview on the role of libraries in promoting the United Nations 2030 Agenda. It also provides is a brief introduction on how libraries can drive progress across the 17 sustainable development goals. Although public libraries are at the forefront of this endeavor, sustainable development is a global concern that involves even academic libraries.