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When college students engage with course resources consistently, they have more academic success. Yet, a 2016 research review suggests that fewer than 30 percent of students, on average, complete the required reading for their courses.

A university’s research output is only beneficial when others can easily find it. This is where libraries can add tremendous value to the research process: By leveraging their expertise in collecting, organizing, and making information easily discoverable, academic libraries can help raise the profile of their institution’s research

The events of 2020 have sparked an awakening to long-standing inequalities in our society. As a result, students and researchers are looking to their libraries and universities for insights and information from a wider variety of perspectives, including those of people who have been historically marginalized.

Shifting instruction and campus services entirely online in a matter of days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was a near-Herculean feat for the nation’s colleges and universities. But for institutions that have developed robust and forward-looking library programs, the transition has proceeded more smoothly.

“Electronic library content has become more crucial than ever before to universities. Thanks to remote access, databases like ProQuest One Literature help students and faculty continue to get access to important, relevant and timely content for their classes and their research.” – Caroline Gale, Library Liaison Manager, University of Exeter

Open educational resources (OER) have emerged as a viable alternative to pricey commercial textbooks, offering a means of more affordable learning — and libraries are taking on a key leadership role in encouraging their use across campus.

Interlibrary loans fill a critical need in supporting the work of students and researchers. Even the well-endowed academic library can’t meet the demands of stakeholders by itself.

NEW! The academic collections survey gives the librarian’s perspective on the needs and challenges facing researchers as they discover and use the overwhelming variety of information available.

Academic libraries are expanding their roles in areas such as research and affordable learning. By doing so, they’re demonstrating more value to their institution