Global Perspectives on the Future of Libraries: International Librarian Networking Program
1. Global Perspectives on the Future of Libraries:
International Librarian Networking Program
Aira Mordeno, Philippines
B.P.Singh, India
Susan Van Alstyne, United States
Susan Van Alstyne
Library Director
Centenary University
Susan.Vanalstyne@centenaryuniversity.edu
Contacts
The AYUSH Central Library was established to support the
academic and research requirement for students, teachers and
doctors of DEI Faculty of Integrated Medicine, Dayalbagh
Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra. The 24/7 delivery
and high-quality of services using cutting edge technologies offered
by the AYUSH central library are comparable to modern libraries in
India of International standard. With the future goal to deliver
world class library services to fulfil the present & future needs of
bonafide students and faculties of university on their mobile
devices. The library is well equipped marching towards its goal by
taking some innovative initiatives like providing digital learning
facility with sufficient tablets/computers in the library, library Kiosk
(a self-service tool), Mobile-based library services, wi-fi, Web OPAC
accessibility, e- journals, QR Code enable services, good collection
of reading materials and property counter facility with CCTV
camera surveillance. My role has changed a few times since I
began, from providing research support and supporting collections
to serving as a Faculty Librarian to setup & development of e-
information services, managing library collections and services to
enhancement of learning activities and research outputs in the
digital age. To know more about me please follow the link
https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/171218.
Our visionary goal, that academic libraries will shift
from a knowledge service provider to become a
collaborative partner
India
Program Format
The University of Southeastern Philippines Learning Resource
Center or ULRC is an academic library located in Iñigo St., Bo
Obrero, Davao City. The university library embraces the concept
of knowledge management. It collects electronic information
sources, and the creation of an integrated library system is
thought to offer library customers convenient and high-quality
services. The ULRC is embracing new forms of communication to
reach out to library users and implementing library trends to
respond to academic demands quickly.
Goals & Objectives
● Develop a quality research-based library collection in
different media formats to support the curriculum, research,
extension and production;
● Market library information and knowledge resources,
facilities and services;
● Deliver innovative services and improved organizational
learning, management, leadership, and people skills;
● Establish linkage and partnership through research activities,
donations, networking, and consortiums;
● Provide conducive and convenient library spaces for
learning.
Philippines
In comparing our three libraries and
experiences
• Differences in Library Education
Programs at the global level
• Perception of Libraries and
Librarians in the ICT environment
• Differences in how spaces and
technology being used
Challenge: How do we continue to
learn from each other to provide pro-
active services to fulfill the needs of
our users in the present and future
scenario.
What We Learned
As participants of the American Library Association
International Relations Round Table’s International
Librarian Networking Program, we communicated
via email, text, Google chats, and WhatsApp. We
had one initial meeting. We talked about LIS
Education, our backgrounds, and the future of
libraries in our country. We also shared articles of
interest.
Library Comparisons
B.P. Singh
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
(Deemed to be University), Agra-05, India
bpsingh@dei.ac.in, Twitter: bpsingh76
United States
The Taylor Memorial Library at Centenary University
contains a variety of materials for both research and
personal use. Centenary University is a private, liberal
arts University in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
“Taylor Memorial Library & Archives supports the
Mission and Vision of Centenary University by
encouraging the curiosities and educational pursuits of
campus learners at all levels of development. Through
research support, information literacy instruction, and
superior customer service, the Library aims to produce
effective searchers and users of information to
facilitate academic success and life-long learning.”
“Cultivate Curiosity and Creativity”
- Mission Statement
Taylor Memorial Library, Hackettstown, NJ (USA)
AYUSH Central Library, DEI, Agra, UP (India)
Flag images CC from PIXABAY
University of Southeastern Philippines (Davao City)
Shared Resources
Abankwa, Frederick & Yuan, Run. (2019). Future of The
Library: A Comprehensive Analysis of a Smart
Library Technology. International Journal of
Management and Applied Science, 5, (6).
Bell, Steven. (2022). Moving to mobile: Space as a
service in the academic library. EDUCAUSE.
The Bowdoin College Library. (2019). 2020 Vision:
Charting a Path Forward for the Bowdoin College
Library: The Report of the Future of Libraries at
Bowdoin Working Group. Bowdoin College.
Connaway, Lynn, Silipigni, Ixchel M. Faniel, Brittany
Brannon, Joanne Cantrell, Christopher Cyr, Brooke
Doyle, Peggy Gallagher, Kem Lang, Brian Lavoie,
Janet Mason, and Titia van der Werf (2021). New
Model Library: Pandemic Effects and Library
Directions. With a foreword by Janice Welburn.
Dublin, OH: OCLC Research.
https://doi.org/10.25333/2d1r-f907.
Kokalari, Erald (2014): The future library in the digital
age. Toronto Metropolitan University. Thesis.
https://doi.org/10.32920/ryerson.14663151.
Singh, B.P (2019). Digital transformation of library
services in mobile world: The future trends.
Digital transformation strategies and trends in E-
learning: Privacy, presentation and policy. New
Delhi, Segment Books.
https://www.academia.edu/37935535
Final Takeaways
Aira Mordeno
University of Southeastern Philippines (Davao City)
airaihra1999@gmail.com
Participating in this program provided us a
wonderful opportunity with new ways of looking
and learn new skills, innovative library services
and understand the challenges related to LIS
profession at the global level. We have
discoursed on cutting edge technologies to
implementing in libraries to efficient &
effectively delivery of library services in the
collaborative environments over the networks.
Additionally, we have been a new network of
contacts from which we can find support form
each other. In fact, we plan to continue our
communication and produce/publish a high-
quality research outputs with collaborative
efforts. Also, we have plan to conducting a
virtual program in near future for our
students/faculties to enhance the use of library
collections & services through collaborative
engagement.
