Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL)
Abstract
Academic libraries currently operate within and contribute to a rapidly changing
environment. Being aware of what is changing and ensuring that libraries can continue to
play a useful role in higher education (HE) is a profound ongoing challenge. This report aims
to help in addressing that challenge. It considers library futures over the next decade, a
formidable but important undertaking.
We have based our analysis on a mixed-methods research project involving a review of
the literature, in-depth interviews with a range of stakeholders both within and beyond the
library community, and a survey of library staff. We report our indings as well as providing
relection on their implications for libraries and their future
